OK, so for those of you that don't know, on March 30, I bought my first home! It has been something I have always wanted, and feel truly blessed to be able to purchase a place of my own. The sad news is, that as of today May 7, 2007, I still have not moved into the home, hehe.
NOW, this is not because it was a fixer upper...(it was far from that, as my father stated to me this weekend "Wasn't that house ready to move in when you bought it?)....it's just that I have been trying to make it fabulous, lol. We have been painting, working on the cabinets, putting down a fabulous hardwood floor (click here to see it.....yes it's dark...and yes we know we will have to clean it everyday...but it is so goooood and sooooo worth it...did I mention)...and other than our Hawaii vacation, the last thing that has been taking so long is putting up crown moulding! I LOVE CROWN MOULDING....it's just simply amazing how much difference it makes in a room!
And this brings me to a public announcement....I am a 24/7 HGTV Watching-Home Remodeling-Floor Laying-Trim Carpenter-Do It Your Self'er....there I said it.. I love working on the house! Nothing is too huge for me to try, although I am not ashamed to hire a professional to come in and get it done 100% correct when it matters!
Something I have started to tackle is crown moulding. Now...this is something we all can do, but I have to admit...it is intimidating! Especially when you pay attention to how much big mistakes could cost you! I have read books, read blogs, listened to advice from friends....but the best information and visuals I have received were from these video's.
SO....try it! Try a powder bath room or something! Something small! And remember wood putty, sand paper, and CAULK are your best friends! I promise pictures will follow!
