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Room Makeover Journal

Room I’m Making Over: _________________ Start Date: __________________________ Finish Date: __________________________

I, _____________________, commit myself to transforming my space by the finish date!

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Quiz Yourself 1. WHAT IS THE ROOM GOING TO BE USED FOR? (TIP: Having a clear idea of the room’s use makes it easier to get started!). ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ 2. HOW DO I WANT TO FEEL IN THIS ROOM? (TIP: If you want to feel relaxed, energetic bright orange is out. Choose colors that match how you want to feel in the room). ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ 3. WHO WILL PRIMARILY USE THE ROOM? (TIP: Consider their true style and the problems for which they will need solutions). ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________

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4. WHAT IS MY TRUE STYLE? (TIP: Don’t focus on trends. Stick with what will make YOU happy for years to come!). ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ 5. WILL I NEED HELP OR CAN I DO IT MYSELF? (TIP: If you need help, ask friends ASAP for help and tell them your timeline so they can plan accordingly). ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ 6. WHAT’S MY TIMELINE TO FINISH THE ROOM? (TIP: Always give yourself a timeline, such as 30 - 90 days. Without deadlines, we get distracted and never finish!) ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________

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7. WHAT PROBLEMS NEED SOLUTIONS? (TIP: Think about the problems that leave you frustrated in the room. Find solutions. Google your problem and see what others did to tackle the same problem. Think outside the box and get creative!) ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ 8. WHAT TOOLS AND MATERIALS DO I NEED? (TIP: Borrow tools and materials from friends to keep costs down. Use the Ultimate Materials Checklist and buy everything at once, if you can afford to do that. Have everything ready to go so there are no excuses to stop you from completing your space.). ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ HOW MUCH WILL THIS ROOM MAKEOVER COST? (TIP: Estimate everything! Don’t forget paint, towels, screws, or even gas running back and forth to the store!). ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________

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Challenges Every room makeover will have its challenges. Before starting, it’s best to identify the challenges and possible solutions so that you can get your room makeover done by the due date you set.

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Week 1 Reflection Review your week for 15 minutes at the end of each week. What did you get done this week? ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ What went well and what didn’t? ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ What are you excited about for next week? ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________

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After Print out 1-2 “AFTER” pictures of your space and paste it here.

Congrats! Finish Date: __________________

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Master Materials Checklist

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PAINT & WALLPAPER

�! Latex paint samples 1 �! Latex paint samples 2 �! Latex paint samples 3 �! Latex Paint 1 -Size: Finish: Color: �! Latex Paint 2 -Size: Finish: Color: �! Latex Paint 3 -Size: Finish: Color: �! Brushes (Brand: Size: Quantity: �! Fuzzy rollers �! Roller handles �! Paint tray �! Plastic to cover floor �! Paint cups �! Painters tape (Recommend: Frog Tape) �! Stencil �! Wallpaper �! Wallpaper steamer �! Wall scraper to remove wallpaper �! Joint compound for fixing walls after wallpaper removal �! Other paint �! Other paint �! Other paint

TIPS

•! Use GLAD Press n’ Seal to keep your brushes and rollers wet until you're ready to start again.

•! Use old bowls and cups from the thrift store for working on small areas, like trim.

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REUPHOLSTER

�! Fabric -Yards: Color/Pattern: Store: �! Staple gun �! Furniture staples �! Batting or stuffing �! Buttons -Color: Quantity Store: �! Cording -Color: Quantity Store: �! Other reupholster �! Other reupholster �! Other reupholster

PILLOWS

�! Fabric (Yards: Color/Pattern: Store: �! Pillow form �! Thread �! Buttons �! Heat n’ Bond (for no-sew pillows) �! Other materials: �! Other materials �! Other materials

TIPS

•! Use old pillows or find them at the thrift store. •! Find instructions on making “no-sew” pillows here: http://www.thriftdiving.com/how-to-make-

no-sew-pillows/

WALLS

�! Picture Frames -Number Sizes Color: �! Picture frame hooks �! Picture frame wire �! Decorative ceramic tiles

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�! Printed family or personal photos �! Other decorative wall art �! Other decorative wall art �! Other decorative wall art

TIPS

•! Use pics for wall art that you have done yourself. •! Get an old canvas from the thrift store and paint over it. •! Try these easy DIY Wall Art Projects:

o! How to Create DIY Wall Art From a Thrifted Canvas http://www.thriftdiving.com/diy-wall-art-from-thrift-store/

o! 10 Tips to Create Awesome DIY Floral Wall Art http://www.thriftdiving.com/10-tips-creating-floral-wall-art/

o! Make Your Own DIY Rustic Wall Art http://www.thriftdiving.com/how-to-make-diy-rustic-wood-art-2/

FLOORS

�! Large rugs �! Medium rugs �! Small rugs �! Rug pads �! Wood flooring �! Ceramic floor tiles �! Laminate flooring �! Peel-and-stick tiles �! Floor adhesive �! Tile backer board �! DIY rug materials �! Other flooring materials �! Other flooring materials �! Other flooring materials

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•! Find smaller rugs and lay them side by side to create larger rugs for larger spaces.

WINDOWS

�! Curtains (store-bought) �! Fabric for DIY curtains -Yards: Color/Pattern: Store: �! Curtain tie-backs �! Sheer curtains �! Trim for windows �! Blinds �! Shudders �! Curtain rod �! Curtain clips/hooks �! DIY window covering materials �! Other window materials �! Other window materials �! Other window materials

HOME IMPROVEMENT MATERIALS

�! Sand paper �! Sand paper for orbital sander �! Caulk �! Liquid Nails �! Gorilla Glue �! Wood filler �! Box cutter �! Safety glasses �! Screws �! Nuts/bolts �! 2” finishing nails (for crown molding)

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�! Grout for tile �! Grout float �! Trowel �! Tile adhesive �! Other home improvement materials �! Other home improvement materials �! Other home improvement materials

CRAFT MATERIALS

�! Furniture paint color #1 �! Furniture paint color #2 �! Furniture paint color #3 �! Furniture paint color #4 �! Minwax stain #1 �! Minwax stain #2 �! Gloves �! Duct tape �! Spray adhesive �! Rub n' Buff �! Mod Podge �! Buttons, ribbons, notions �! Old rags �! Stencils �! Foam brushes �! Non-sanded grout for making DIY chalk paint �! Handles or pulls �! Light switch covers �! Electrical outlet covers �! Vents/registers replacements �! Glass �! Glue gun �! Glue sticks �! Other materials

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�! Other materials �! Other materials

CLEANING MATERIALS

�! Microfiber cleaning towels �! HomeRight Steam Machine for deep cleaning �! Simple Green �! Window cleaner �! Scrub brush �! Bleach �! Mop �! Broom �! Dust pan �! Trash bags �! Bucket �! Sponges �! Dust mop �! Vacuum �! Carpet/rug cleaner �! Carpet/rug cleaning shampoo �! Other cleaning �! Other cleaning �! Other cleaning

TOOLS

�! Power drill with bits �! Drill Bits �! Jiig saw �! Circular saw �! Miter saw �! 18-gauge brad nailer/nail gun

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�! Orbital sander �! Finishing nailer (for crown molding) �! Wet tile saw �! Sander �! Router �! Screw driver �! Wrench �! Hammer �! Measuring tape �! Ruler �! Earplugs �! Stud finder �! Clamps �! Tool belt �! Empire square �! Kreg Crown Pro (for easy crown molding) �! Kreg Jig (for making pocket holes when building) ) �! Miter box with hand saw (for small miter cuts) �! Hole saw (for cutting round circular holes with power drill) �! Other tools �! Other tools �! Other tools

TIPS

•! Empire squares are excellent for making easy 90 degree angles

WOOD & BUILDING MATERIALS

�! PVC piping �! Pressure-treated wood �! Regular plywood �! Birch plywood (for furniture and craft building)

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�! Crown molding �! Trim �! MDF boards (for board & batten) �! Vinyl boards (for waterproof board & batten)

FIREPLACE

�! Fireplace cleaner �! Paint for brick �! Fire box paint for inside �! Other décor item �! Other décor item �! Other décor item

TIP

•! Get tips on how to paint your brick fireplace here: http://www.thriftdiving.com/tutorial-how-to-paint-an-old-brick-fireplace/

LIGHTING

�! Lamps �! Lamp shades �! Bulbs �! Lamp kit for DIY lamps �! Paint �! Chandelier �! Bathroom vanity lights �! Reading lamps �! Other lamp materials �! Other lamp materials �! Other lamp materials

TIP

•! Watch this video on how to make a DIY pendant lamp: http://bit.ly/pendant-lamp

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STORAGE & ORGANIZATION

�! Baskets �! Paper organizers �! Toy organizer �! Plastic storage boxes �! Other storage �! Other storage �! Other storage

SHELVES & BOOKCASES

�! Wood/shelves �! Brackets �! Screws �! Anchors �! Other shelving �! Other shelving �! Other shelving

LIVING ROOM

�! Sofa �! Loveseat �! Oversized Lounge Chair �! Ottoman �! Coffee Table �! End Tables �! Sofa table �! Other living room �! Other living room �! Other living room

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DINING ROOM

�! Dining table �! Hutch �! Buffet/Sideboard �! Table runners �! Table cloth �! Place mats �! Centerpiece �! Dishes �! Other dining room �! Other dining room �! Other dining room

KITCHEN

�! Cabinets �! Knobs/handles �! Fridge �! Stove �! Dish washer �! Island �! Counter tops �! Trash �! Other kitchen �! Other kitchen �! Other kitchen �!

BATHROOM

�! Towels �! Washcloths

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�! Bathroom rugs �! Toothbrush holder & accessories �! Towel rack �! Toilet paper holder �! Trash can �! Tub/shower �! Tub/shower accessories �! Sink �! Vanity �! Other bathroom �! Other bathroom �! Other bathroom

LAUNDRY

�! Washer �! Dryer �! Folding table �! Laundry sink �! Laundry cabinets �! Laundry baskets �! Other laundry �! Other laundry �! Other laundry

BEDROOM

�! Headboard �! Mattress �! Sheets �! Blankets/quilts �! Night stands �! Dresser �! Ottoman/bench

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�! Vanity �! Other bedroom �! Other bedroom �! Other bedroom

CLOSETS

�! Hangers �! Shelving �! Clothing storage �! Shoe racks �! Other closet �! Other closet �! Other closet

OFFICE

�! Desk �! Office Chair �! Bookcase �! File cabinet �! Other office �! Other office �! Other office

FOYER

�! Entry table �! Coat rack �! Shoe rack �! Hangers for closet �! Other foyer �! Other foyer �! Other foyer

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