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DIY is my middle name! Here are a few of my favorite items broken down by project!
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Grout Repair

Everything you need to fix the grout in your tiles (check my Insta for the video) 

 
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This is your BFF - it will break it all to clean it out!
Professional Handheld Grout Saw with Blade Storage and 2 Blades for Cleaning, Stripping and Removing Grout
 
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Always good to have extras when the blades wear out if you're working on large areas.
Carbide Grit Grout Saw Replacement Blades (2-Pack)
 
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Easy to wash off the excess grout on the tiles - Must have!
7-1/2 in. x 5-1/2 in. Extra Large Grouting, Cleaning and Washing Sponge (3-Pack)
 
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Hands down the best grout I've ever used - This comes in a multitude of colors so don't fret! 
Fusion Pro #640 Arctic White 1 gal. Single Component Grout
 
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My favorite grout float for the comfort grip! 
6 in. x 2 in. Gum Rubber Margin Float with Comfort Grip Handle

Cabinet Painting

 
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Use this to bind the seams so that when you paint, it won't crack on the inside of your cabinet doors. Can also be used on your doors as well! (Needs 24-48 hours to properly cure!)
Sashco 10016 10.5oz 10016 Big Stretch Caulk 10.5-Ounce Cartridge, White: Industrial Sealants: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
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Benjamin Moore Advanced Paint in Satin is a self leveling Paint. Great for cabinets! I would use a sprayer if you're comfortable with it (Rent it from home depot or Lowes!) or use a small paint brush and then follow it up with a foam roller to smooth... 
ADVANCE Interior Paint - Benjamin Moore
 
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This is great to remove a lot of the grease and oils from the cabinets before you sand them down! 
Klean-Strip QWN285 Quart Easy Liquid Sander Deglosser - House Paint
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After the 80 grit sanding, Use 320 grit for a really nice smooth finish.
Amazon.com: Afruxy Drywall Sanding Sponge Pack of 4 - 320 grit Sanding Block - Super High Density, Weatherproof & Reusable Sanding Sponge for Wood & Metal - Includes 320 grit Sandpaper Sponge : Tools & Home Improvement
 
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After the degreaser, you'll use 80 grit to carefully rough up the cabinets a bit. Especially if there is an oak grain that you want to get rid of. You could go as far as filling those in with joint compound if you wanted to go that far! 
Amazon.com: Afruxy Drywall Sanding Sponge Pack of 4 - 80 grit Sanding Block - Super High Density, Weatherproof & Reusable Sanding Sponge for Wood & Metal - Includes 80 grit Sandpaper Sponge : Tools & Home Improvement

Closet Makeover

I surprised my husband with this closet makeover. It was simple and quick! Here are the things I used! 

 
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So easy to put together! Instructions are easy to understand and its a sturdy unit that adds  quick punch to your closet area!
Selectives Wood Laminate Closet Systems
 
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This is such a beautiful dark color. Crisp and modern without being overpowering. It has this brown tint to a black/gray and its just a lovely color all around!
Urbane Bronze SW 7048 | Neutral Paint Colors | Sherwin-Williams
 
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No need to keep the same hardware that the closet set comes with. Make it snazzy with your own flair!
Simply Geometric 1-1/8 in. (29 mm) Matte Black Cabinet Knob
 
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This will ALWAYS be your best friend for holes in the wall and torn drywall paper issues that need to be repaired!
3.5 qt. All Purpose Ready-Mixed Joint Compound
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