Author Archives: tanyalicata

In keeping with updating my entryway I needed to add some finishing touches. I knew I wanted to add some type of wall tree. I decided to keep it a low budget project since I have other projects I need to spend a lot more money on in the future. I already had the blackContinue reading “Repainting the storage trunk”

I finally completed one RV sheet. I just decided to sit and sew just to get it done. It came out great. The 1/4″ elastic in the ends and corners was a perfect fit. I had to buy a new set of knit sewing needles. Right in the middle of sewing the sheet the needleContinue reading “RV Sheets Update”

I painted the wainscoting and I love the white Benjamin Moore Advance high gloss. Now I have to choose the wall color. I narrowed it down to 2 colors. I like Benjamin Moore Beach Glass and Benjamin Moore Quiet Moments. Of course living on the water I try to keep the Beach elements in myContinue reading “Sprucing Up The Entryway”

Well store bought RV sheets are so uncomfortable. I decided to make my own. I used double knit fabric from Joanne’s. I found 2 different patterns that had similar colors so they will match since there was not enough fabric to make 3 sheets for the bunks in the back. I thought I could bangContinue reading “RV sheets”

Still painting the hallway. It takes the house to be empty of family and the dog so I can really focus and paint. I’m losing some mojo. Tomorrow I will get up and finish this hallway paint project that is taking me 2 weeks longer than I anticipated. Oh how life gets in the way.Continue reading “Painting the Hallway”

Before I could paint I had to prepare the walls. I bought TSP concentrate and mixed it up according to manufacturers instructions. I also bought a spray bottle from Ace Hardware. What I liked about the spray bottle is that there are spaces to write in the contents you put in the bottle and anyContinue reading “Painting the hallway wainscoting”

The RV has a leak in the back. We have to take off the roof and go in the back. Next week we begin Operation Fix-a-leak. This is a big job. There’s no doubt about it. The exterior needs a lot of TLC. The Forest River, Sandpiper decals are starting to peel off. I foundContinue reading “Preparation”

Tuesday my family and I will have a 32′ RV brought to our house in need of some updating and renovating. We have lots of ideas. We have done lots of research and watched many u-tube videos. We are ready to take on this project.

Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton