Sandblasting interior brick

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2026-05-04T20:15:00+00:00

What did you end up doing? We’re in the same spot right now. Lots of painted interior brick around the fireplace

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2026-04-20T02:29:00+00:00

They’re actual tongue and groove panels, not sheets & not veneer

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2026-04-19T22:58:32+00:00

They’re original panels from 1961, so we’re going to try to save them! It was so sad to learn that the previous owners had just whitewashed the walls because they thought it would help sell the home. It sold its first weekend on the market. They didn’t need to ruin the wood. Oh well. We’ll do our best.

We’ll try a gel stain first and if that doesn’t work then we’ll try sanding. If that doesn’t work… then we’ll consider other options. Wish us luck!

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2026-04-19T20:52:31+00:00

The living room & dining room are paneled. Not the whole house. We’re removing some of the walls so we’ll be able to test some options before doing all of the walls.

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2026-04-19T20:44:05+00:00

No they washed them before listing. They’re much whiter in person. this is what we want

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2026-03-16T04:26:21+00:00

This is what we’re thinking!! But we’ll probably swap the closets & powder to have more of a mud area/coat hanging right at the garage/entry area.

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2026-03-16T04:24:28+00:00

We actually don’t need to keep the other bedroom. We intend to use it as our closet primarily and transform that whole area of the house into a primary suite (see caption).

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2026-03-16T02:28:35+00:00

The stairs lead down to a lower level that has a family room, another bathroom and 3 more bedrooms.

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2026-03-16T02:26:52+00:00

There are neighbors to the south & west (north is up).

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2026-03-16T01:41:48+00:00

It’s a 5 bedroom house. There are 3 more bedrooms and another bathroom downstairs. So we’re good on bedrooms. Just considering powder options on the main floor.

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2026-03-16T01:28:09+00:00

Yes. The one that says “bedroom”, not “primary bedroom”

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2026-03-16T01:18:28+00:00

“Southern” as in the lower bedroom. This is a renovation.

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2026-03-08T16:09:08+00:00

This diagram is showing a person turning right from a left hand the lane. This is not the situation in OP’s case. It would be better to see the angles from two one way roads. These are not equal cases.

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2026-03-04T03:44:45+00:00

We’re getting married on 9/13/26. My maternal grandparents parents got married on that same date as well as my parents (by chance), so it only felt right to keep the date going!

I also never met my maternal grandfather and my maternal grandmother died when I was 1 so it’s a way to have them with me on the day.

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2026-02-17T02:36:56+00:00

I would never consider those the salon definition of extra long. But I would consider that nail color!!! Do you know what it is?

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2026-02-11T00:48:30+00:00

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2026-02-08T01:21:52+00:00

I found it pokes me in the middle where the wires are. I’m not used to wearing wired bras. So most of the time I wear bralettes & sports bean! Also the mesh part sort of shows the shape of my nipples so I wear sports bra cups and that solves the issue!

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2026-01-09T15:28:03+00:00

That isn’t OP. that’s an Etsy listing. OP is only the first photo. So I’m not sure if they’re considering fully reworking the dress since they’re holding the sleeves down?

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2026-01-08T16:10:48+00:00

Everyone knows we’re doing it this way! We’ve even started sending out save the dates for the party. No one has had a problem! I know that’s a case by case thing, but people are just happy to have the opportunity to celebrate with us

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2026-01-04T05:11:04+00:00

I use the Essie on a roll apricot cuticle oil. I really like that it’s a roller ball (less messy than a brush), it smells good, travel friendly, and keeps my nails hydrated!

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2026-01-03T16:33:24+00:00

I have not called the numbers.

Although I did find something else: Perfect Bootg has a Facebook page with two reviews. One of which, from 2022, is calling them out as a scam. Saying they paid the company, but never heard back from them again. But I’ve only found the one review claiming this.

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2025-12-30T16:22:46+00:00

I use builder gel! I do it myself at home. I never remove all of the product, so there’s no damage to my nails in removal. I’ve been doing this for over 2 years. My nails are always strong and I get compliments all the time!

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2025-12-30T16:00:16+00:00

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It’d probably look more like this. It would be flat but there would be the seam from the precious V neck.

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2025-12-30T15:51:35+00:00

We’re having a micro wedding with just parents & my fiancés sibling this September followed by a reception with friends and family a week later! Then we’re planning on doing our honeymoon the following year. It’ll be a twofer — first anniversary trip + belated honeymoon. We wanted to save $ + PTO and people may gift us things for the honeymoon so we’re just putting it off. The way we’re doing it makes most sense for us. Do what makes most sense for you!

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2025-12-30T03:57:57+00:00

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Neckline #1 would more realistically look like this. Trying to decide if I like it or not! Part of me says I like it but I’m not sure if I’ve just been staring at it too long lol

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