06/01/10 3:01PM
Pictures of the house coming soon...I hardly ever put up pics on pleo, and it always takes me awhile to figure it out.
We are mostly moved in....I have some dishes and other assorted kitchen stuff still at the apartment, as well as Ben's desk and his computer games. Once we move that stuff over to the new house, I will clean the apartment and we will officially have no more apartment :)
I have unpacked all of our boxes from when we moved, and I have a feeling that my mom is going to start wanting me to come to Fort Worth to take all my junk that she has stored in her house!
Not much else is going on with us...what's going on with you? :D
We are mostly moved in....I have some dishes and other assorted kitchen stuff still at the apartment, as well as Ben's desk and his computer games. Once we move that stuff over to the new house, I will clean the apartment and we will officially have no more apartment :)
I have unpacked all of our boxes from when we moved, and I have a feeling that my mom is going to start wanting me to come to Fort Worth to take all my junk that she has stored in her house!
Not much else is going on with us...what's going on with you? :D
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Oh, you know. The usual. :D -
oooo house! -
haha, i have tons of stuff at my parents' house now...if/when we move it will be a lot of fun! :P -
Glad to know that you are in and unpacked. Enjoy :) -
I can't wait to see pictures.
How many gallons does it take...
Does anyone know of a good way to calculate how many gallons of paint you would need to paint several rooms, while taking into consideration that not all the rooms have 4 solid walls?
There are some paint 'calculators' online that take into consideration windows and doors, but not rooms that may also only have 3 walls or half walls or even walls that are mostly taken up by things you aren't going to paint....
I don't want to get stuck with tons of extra paint, but at the same time I don't want to run out half-way through because I'm afraid that the 2nd batch of paint wouldn't match exactly what was already on the walls.
I can post pictures so you know what I'm talking about, if it would help!
There are some paint 'calculators' online that take into consideration windows and doors, but not rooms that may also only have 3 walls or half walls or even walls that are mostly taken up by things you aren't going to paint....
I don't want to get stuck with tons of extra paint, but at the same time I don't want to run out half-way through because I'm afraid that the 2nd batch of paint wouldn't match exactly what was already on the walls.
I can post pictures so you know what I'm talking about, if it would help!
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Hey, I know someone that the "2nd batch of paint" thing didn't work out so well for... haha.
It took us over two gallons to do that room you helped paint. Add in some extra for orange peel texture... you have to put it on thicker to make sure you fill in all the little grooves. -
And that's all the help i can be. sry.
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I always figure at least one gallon per room. 2 coats is usually necessary. If it is a large room figure 2 gallons. It's ok to have some left over paint! That way you can cover up crayon marks when those future kids come along! -
The guy at the paint store should be able to help you. Just figure your square footage! Good luck!!
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5 gallon bucket is a discount rate! -
I'm with Lynn and remember, it is better to go ahead and buy 2 gallons. Even when you may only need half of the 2nd one that is cheaper then buying by the qt. If you are covering dark walls with lighter paint, apply primer, you will be happier in the long run. If you are painting a lot of rooms the same color then go for the 5 gal. bucket but buy quality paint. Good luck :) Can't wait to see pictures.
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no se.
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I want to see pics of the new casa :D
Ta Da!
We are officially homeowners! We think we are going to move into the house at the end of April or the first week of May.
I went and picked out my paint colors today for the downstairs....almost time to paint :)
I also bought a book on all the different varieties of roses there are so that I can start planning how I am going to landscape the yard.
I feel very accomplished today :)
I went and picked out my paint colors today for the downstairs....almost time to paint :)
I also bought a book on all the different varieties of roses there are so that I can start planning how I am going to landscape the yard.
I feel very accomplished today :)
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Congratulations!! So happy for both of you!!
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aww, that's really exciting. Have fun painting, decorating, and moving in. :) -
That is so wonderful! :) -
Cool! Enjoy your new home. -
yippee! I can hardly wait to come see it! I'm thinking Thurs?
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i'm so excited and i can't wait to see it!!!!!
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Congrats!!
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This house will be so much fun to organize, landscape, decorate, keep clean...welllll maybe not keep clean. Enjoy!
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awww look at you. lol -
Congratulations (a little late).
New Homeowners!
I think we have a house! Our offer was accepted, and if everything goes according to plan we will close on the house mid-April.
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Very cool! Hopefully it's better than the housing Ben and I used to have...
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Congratulations!! -
Congratulations!! Buying your first home is so exciting!! Hope all the inspections, etc all goes well and you will be moving in soon!!
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Yaaaaaaay! I need to call you today. Benj called me at work to tell me yesterday. He was super excited. :D
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I am SO glad to hear that!!! -
YAAAAAAAAY!!!!! i need details!!!
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Just in time for the tax credit, yay!
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Welcome to the headaches of home ownership. When it breaks you have to fix it. However, it has to be a great thing because most of us think its all worth it. My best to you and Ben. -
YAY!
That was the BEST trip EVAR! (-that was for Ben but I doubt he'll ever see it, lol)