If you haven’t noticed, we’re firm believers in the power of paint. Who wouldn’t be once you’ve experienced what a $3 sample pot can do or witnessed an old piece of furniture take on a whole new life?
But if you aren’t entirely convinced (or ready to tackle a full-out weekend-long DIY project), perhaps this excerpt from blogger Victoria Hudgins’ book, “Materially Crafted,” might sway you. The DIY primer, as she calls it, tells us a little of what we already knew — that even small updates can go a long way — and some surprising things we didn’t — that you can do it all with spray paint.
1. Doorknobs
Want a doorknob update without paying an arm and a leg for the new piece? Take the knobs off your doors and take them outside to be painted (weather permitting!). Three light coats in a gray, matte black, or glossy white paint will have your house feeling fresh again.
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