Target Room Essentials (RE) Kitchen Towels
Alex Chicago
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For selling, should I re-paint my red dining room/kitchen?
Comments (36)When you get new paint mixed, it is more likely to be slightly different and when you add years of exposure and aging on top of that, you are likely to get some variation. Give it some more time -- even thought paint dries to the touch in minutes, it isn't completely dry for a lot longer. Also get away from it and see if you still see it -- or better yet, have someone else see if their eyes are drawn to any of the touch ups. Clean the wall where ever possible instead of using paint. Then see what you can do to help the places that need paint. If you have a cooperative paint person at your Lowe's, you might be able to get them to help you tweak the paint a bit. You might be able to get a sample pot of a darker shade that you could mix in. I have also been known -- well, not known, but I have done it -- get out my other cans of paint or even craft paint -- those 99 cent little bottles, and mix until I get what I need. Work with small amounts if that is all you need - take a cup or jar and mix a small amount -- working with dots of the tint paints until you get the hang of it. Test on index cards or posterboard, a plain white paper plate. I haven't done it often, but it has pulled me out of a couple of cracks. Also, use a small craft brush and only fill in what is essential. Another trick I use when touching up is to feather the paint out. sometimes adding a little water or using a wet brush to thin the paint as it goes over the existing paint. That is more likely to work on your living room paint (lighter color) than the red, but I've never tried it on a strong color. On the red, I'd be inclined to put the photos back up if the nicks don't show - change out the pictures in the frames if you are happier with that. Even if you repaint, there will be new spots that need retouching when you move your things out. I've bought two homes thinking I wouldn't have to paint most of the rooms only to move in and need to paint everything. Worst case, if you feel you need to paint the LR, get the color as close as you can and let the break of the white and wood stairs provide the break you need to stop. And if you do repaint anything, leave them the leftover paint for their move-in touch ups....See MoreKitchen Towels
Comments (13)I have had a dozen white waffle weave cotton towels for over 20 years. They have held up remarkably well considering how many times they have been bleached and soaked in oxi-clean. I don't remember where I got them, but I've been told they are hard to find now. From suggestions on GW forums, I bought a 30 pack of microfiber cloths at Costco for $14. They are a bright yellow color and are sold in the automotive area near the batteries, etc. I can't get over how well they work, especially at cleaning. While the yellow actually works well for my new kitchen, it might not be so great for others. My cleaning lady absolutely loves them also and uses them to dust, clean the bathrooms and wiping down everything. (Yes, I keep the kitchen ones separate.) The only negative so far is that they should be air dried and I get impatient with hanging 30 cloths! I doubt these will last 20 years, but I don't care, they work that well....See MoreWhere to buy kitchen towels?
Comments (27)I also love the Williams Sonoma kitchen towels. I have both the waffle weave, and the "stripe down the middle"/assorted stripes collection. I have them in the taupe colour, and the pink/green combo. They're classic, beautiful and are very high quality. My only complaint is I wish they had them in other colours and patterns others than stripes. Some of their colours feel too "country" for me, especially when combined with the stripes or check patterns. Why couldn't they do a teal blue/grey combo?? I was thinking of getting the white, but I love the pop of colour they bring....See MoreRead Me If You're New To GW Kitchens! [Help keep on Page 1]
Comments (4)Buehl, please do! I was just trying to save something of use. I'd been checking the GW all night, turned my back for 15 minutes to watch the Health Care vote, and whammo! all the posts were gone. I kept refreshing, thinking, "This can't be!"...See Moremamapinky0
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