Diy With Mrl

It’s already time for episode 6 of DIY with MRL! Did you know that most people who give up on podcasting, do so around episode #7. I’m trying to improve with each episode, so I know I have to keep going!   Karen Cooper from Dogs Don’t Eat Pizza was our guest this week. Karen talks about how she got her unique blog name, her largest DIY, and even an (almost) DIY failure.  The conversation also goes toward Thrift Store Shopping. Karen explains to gail the difference in Upcycling and Repurposing. Gail realizes that maybe she “plans” DIY differently than many other DIY experts including Karen.  Karen likes to have a plan. Do YOU plan and sketch? Listen to the podcast to get the behind the scenes details of Karen’s favorite repurposed project using old doors from the Habitat for Humanity ReStore.  Her project was even featured in This Old House!! Karen wants to encourage anyone and everyone to be brave enough to DIY and use power tools. Gail also made a project from and old door. When given the chance to ask gail

  We have a new episode of DIY with MRL, where Gail talks about getting started with power tools, and Jeanie Emmert joins in on the discussion with getting over your fear of power tools. *This post contains Affiliate Links* You can see pictures from the early years and learn more on my About Me page. This is one of my first projects from way back when.   If you’re new to owning power tools, and can only make one purchase, I suggest a Jigsaw. If you think you’re going to want to make larger projects, go for the Sliding compound miter saw and have the big box store cut your larger sheet goods for you.   This weeks guest was Jeanie Emmert from Create and Babble. Jeanie talks about building a  Farmhouse Table that she uses in her fabulous craft room, and a sweet armoire that she built for her granddaughter. Jeanie shares a story about her first experience with a saw, and how she overcame her fear of power tools. Jeanie has something new she’s working on, and it’s not a building project. Listen to this weeks epi

Reminiscing about my sweet Louie, and news about getting a puppy! My sweet Louie, I miss him so much!   Projects I discussed in today’s episode: Doggie Ramp Doggie Gates Trimming out the porch posts Replacing the porch posts Traci (Beneath My Heart) Front Porch Posts     Wendi Watchell from H2O Bungalow is our guest in episode #4. We had a fun discussion about how women over 50 can DIY, even alone when we need to.  Wendi talked about a personal challenge she took on to prove to herself that she CAN do things that might even scare her. You can see Wendi’s project house DIY ideas and more on her blog. You won’t want to miss her 30 Days to Fabulous backyard makeover. Be sure to follow along as she shows you how you too can tackle these projects. Her long awaited backyard makeover isn’t the first time she procrastinated, Wendi also took her time installing new baseboards in the Spring.   Here’s a sneak peek at some of the projects Wendi will be sharing during her 30 Days to Fabulous backyard makeover. how to

In episode #3 Gail talks about her largest DIY project ever—a DIY Picket Fence that took much longer than she ever anticipated!  But that’s what happens when a gal is determined to have a certain look that isn’t available out in the market.   Brittany Bailey from Pretty Handy Girl responded to a Facebook post about her largest DIY—her kitchen. Plus a couple of comments from facebook!   In today’s episode we had our very first call-in guest interview with Debbie Westbrooks from Refresh Restyle. Debbie talks about her largest DIY, but it’s actually one that had never made it on her blog!  Be sure to check out these blog posts that are popular on Refresh Restyle. Spray Painting Dining Chairs How to make a bench from a headboard and a table Hall Tree from an old door (this is the one we talked about in today’s show) Because this was the first recorded interview, there were some kinks to work out, and Gail  had to call Debbie a few times, BIG thanks to Debbie for being so patient. Debbie and Gail discussed the  

Episode #2   Thrift store shopping and curbside finds. And we’re moving on—I’m so excited to be back with another podcast episode.   Friends and family are a great resource to keep in mind when you’re looking for something. Facebook is another great way to put the word out that you’re looking for something. We talk about charity stores, and “mall” type stores where we can shop and find good deals. Why you should set yourself a spending limit on thrift store shopping. To yard sale or not to yard sale, that is the question. When is the best time to stop by a yard sale?   Blog Posts mentioned: Christmas Tree Spindles Recent Finds (dumpster diving & Christmas) Recent Finds Labor Day Edition Kid’s Art Desk Old Dresser Into Bench Yard Sale $5 Mirrors FREE cabinet doors FREE dumpster chairs into a bench   Gail shares her five favorite things to be on the lookout for when you go thrift shopping or yard saling. Join the conversation here DIY with MRL on facebook, or call the help line at 844.HELP.MRL    

In this premiere episode of DIY with MRL we will talk about using Plaster of Paris to make your own chalk paint and how to use this chalk paint as a primer. This very flat primer will allow you to do less prep work, and using the same paint without the Plaster of Paris will cut down on your post project work as well.  Gail will answer questions about how and why you should be using this paint.       Today's show is about DIY Chalky Paint Primer , you can get the recipe and see how it is made by clicking that link.  Gail shares her favorite reasons to use the DIY Chalky paint as a primer as well as her favorite FREE sandpaper.  Readers’ questions over the years about the DIY Chalky Paint are answered, and will hopefully answer any questions that you may have.  You can see all of the chalky paint projects that Gail has done by clicking this link: DIY Chalky Paint Projects. Gail shares tips about her favorite paint brushes and why a cheap chip brush is her favorite. Did you know Gail’s favorite colors to use on