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 There’s nothing like a fresh coat of paint to make a room look like – well, like it’s just been painted. Most of us have a hate/hate relationship with painting. Well, that’s too bad. As your spouse keeps reminding you, it’s time to paint that room, for crying out loud.
Let’s examine tips from the experts and put them in perspective. “You’ll enjoy the job more if you organize supplies before starting.” No, you won’t. But at least you won’t be running out to Walmart for a new brush halfway through the job, leaving paint smears on the front seat of your station wagon. So it’s a good idea to… “Lay out supplies in the middle of the room you’re painting.” Gather the paint, brushes, rollers, six-pack of beer, hammers and screwdrivers (to brandish at pets when they come sniffing around the paint tray), plastic wrap, rags, bones, and paint can opener. Also have on hand a few dropcloths to lay over relatives who can’t be moved. “Don’t try to get it all done in one day.” Duh! ... ** We interrupt this blog for a blatant self-promotion. You'll find the rest of this story (and lots more silliness) in Gimme Shelter: A Spoofbook on Home Decorating. It's available HERE as a Kindle book from Amazon for just 99 cents. Comments are closed.
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