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Paint, Stuff and Painting Stuff

by Lindsay Ballard on November 7, 2013 7 Comments

I really think that I was born to paint stuff.  Walls, furniture, light fixtures – there’s pretty much nothing off limits.  As a matter of fact, I have two simultaneous paint projects going on right now.  I can’t help it. Some days I wake up and just need to paint.

DIY paint technique articles on My Colortopa via MakelyHome.com

If I can’t paint, I like to help other people learn how to paint for their home.  One way I do that is through writing on this blog, which is such a joy for me.  The other thing I do is write for Glidden’s My Colortopia blog.  Each month, I write an article  that highlights things I’ve learned – and even things I’ve learned the hard way.

Oh, yes.  There have been lots and lots of things learned the hard way.

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How To Save Money at Home Improvement Stores

by Lindsay Ballard on November 4, 2013 11 Comments

Tips on Saving Money at Home Improvement Stores via MakelyHome.comIf your family is anything like mine, then you spend more time at Home Depot and Lowe’s than you do at most other places each week.  Whether it’s supplies for projects we are working on, or basics like light bulbs or air filters, I swear we are there just about every day.  If we go out of town, we have to let the associates at Home Depot know so that they don’t send out a search party for a missing family.

Okay, not really.  But some of the associates know us pretty well.

At any rate, with that many trips to the store, we spend a LOT of money there.  I’ve started to get more savvy about the way I shop at the big box home improvement stores, so I thought I’d pass along some of my tips to you….

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About Makely

Lindsay Ballard is a former college mascot turned political geek turned roller derby playing, DIY fanatic.

Lindsay chronicles her projects, design ideas, and lifestyle tips here at Makely, where she shares tutorials and inspiration. Her DIY designs are bold and graphic, while her spirit is fun and full of color.


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