Comments on: Conquering YOUR DIY Demons

By: AnnaPK

AnnaPK — Wed, 17 Jul 2013 19:34:25 +0000

I would love some tips for actually getting it all done! I have tons of great projects and even some skills to do them, but I am having trouble managing the must-do stuff (dishes, laundry, cooking, child bathing, etc) with all of the want-to-do stuff. I see great stuff by the road or at the thrift store but I often pass it by because I can't figure how I would have the time to actually do something with it. I have two awesome chairs in the garage that need to be recovered but have been sitting there for years. 🙁

By: Laura Holte

Laura Holte — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 18:41:24 +0000

I love this idea! One of my biggest hangups for DIY projects is how to attach items to walls. Any type of walls. Any item to any type of walls. Another hangup is sourcing items. I just moved to a VERY small area and rented a house. We do not have a Home Goods store within 100 miles. 🙁 Where do I go for that great rug, or fabric, or cool stencil, or an orange couch?? Another issue is that we are just getting started. Do we come up with a plan for the whole room and then try to figure it out over time? Do I just keep doing stuff I like and hope it one day coalesces into a great room? Clearly, I am a big DIY chicken.

By: k.dority

k.dority — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 09:00:24 +0000

What a fantabulous idea! When I first saw you on Nate you did a DIY yarn lampshade. I loved it! I would love to see some simple DIY projects that bring color and Mandiliciousness to a room. I follow your blog for inspiration. I love seeing your projects and room makeovers. It gives me courage to say, buy a leather couch to make leather pillow covers lol. Because I would totally do that now. You have inspired me to ask myself well why not? Why not switch out my dining room table? Why not get a new rug? Why not paint my front and back doors black? I may not do some of your projects but your creativity and tenacity are inspiring! Love you Mandi!

By: Queen E.

Queen E. — Sat, 13 Jul 2013 20:20:05 +0000

Sewing! There are so many DIYs that involve sewing and I usually just skip over them (or attempt to use a hot glue gun instead which really doesn't work too well in case you were curious…)

By: Sarah McK

Sarah McK — Sat, 13 Jul 2013 10:29:52 +0000

Yay!! I love this! Considering how I just painted a room for the first time ever I am a DEFINITE beginner.

By: Draven

Draven — Sat, 13 Jul 2013 10:27:21 +0000

Power tools are my biggest obstacle as well. I can only read up so much on what certain tools do and how to work them, but putting them into practice is a DIY killer. I see so many free how-to's for building my own furniture, but I'm afraid they'll end up looking like a 2nd-grader's wood shop experiment, lol. I'd love to see videos demonstrating these tools. Oh, and second the fear of cutting angles!

By: mbolke

mbolke — Sat, 13 Jul 2013 08:16:47 +0000

I just finished my very first DIY furniture project, thanks to you, Mandi! I scored this classic hexagon table at the Salvation Army for $20! and refinished it using your "clean glazing" technique. Now I'm hooked!

You can see before and after pics here: https://aroundmyhome.wordpress.com/2013/07/12/my-first-extreme-furniture-makeover/

I'm so excited to see your new tutorials!

By: Brittany Helen

Brittany Helen — Sat, 13 Jul 2013 07:07:55 +0000

Painting furniture. What types of paint work best and can vs. spray paint. Then, what finishes to do? I'm always afraid to paint furniture and then realize I used the wrong paint or that the finish makes my paint yellowed.

By: Jamie Austin

Jamie Austin — Sat, 13 Jul 2013 06:23:39 +0000

This is an awesome idea! Can't wait to see what all you come up with! I am in the process of buying an old building on Main Street in my little town. We have plans to live upstairs and I will have a party planning business downstairs. Both areas need a lot of work. I'm not sure yet what I'll need help with, but I'm sure I'll come up with plenty. 🙂 If you have any ideas up front, I'd love to hear them! Thanks!
Jamie @ https://keepcalmandplanaparty.blogspot.com/

By: McKenzie @ Girl Loves Glam

McKenzie @ Girl Loves Glam — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 22:02:33 +0000

This is a great idea! I totally chicken out over some projects and I think it is because I am afraid of failing too hard! I will love this series!