WANT TO PAINT YOUR KITCHEN CABINETS?
Read This Crash Course First
Have you stepped into your kitchen in the last few weeks and thought it could use more color? If so, you’re not alone. Painted kitchen cabinets are a hot trend right now in home decor, so HGTV released a step-by-step guide to the painting process earlier this year.
of manual labor. You can avoid some of this hassle by hiring a professional, but the price of the job will increase.
• Your mistakes might haunt you. Maybe you’ll regret your color choice, maybe your paint job will be uneven, or maybe that primer spill just won’t come out of your grout. These are risks you’ll need to take if you choose to paint.
However, just because you want to paint your kitchen cabinets doesn’t mean you should — at least not before reading the pros and cons and getting painting tips from the professionals. Two Reasons to Paint Your Cabinets — And Two Reasons Not To
Painting Tips and Tricks
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Deep-clean before you paint. According to HGTV, it’s NOT a waste of effort to clean your cabinets before you sand them. In fact, it’s a vital step to remove grease that could ruin your paint job.
The Pros:
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You could increase your home’s value. Painted cabinets are hot, so buyers may be willing to pay a premium for them (unless they hate your color choice). Plus, light-colored cabinets may make your kitchen seem bigger.
2. Label every panel and draw a cabinet map. Trust us — numbering all of your drawers and doors makes reassembly easier. If you don’t do this, you could end up crying on the kitchen floor in the middle of a cabinet puzzle.
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If you hate your cabinets, you’ll save money. Painting cabinets yourself is time-consuming, but it’s much less expensive than purchasing and installing brand-new wood.
3. Get scientific about your finishes. According to Remodelista, you should “forget matte and eggshell finishes and opt for semi-gloss, gloss, or satin instead — hardy finishes that are easy to clean.”
The Cons:
• It’s a pain. Painting your cabinets yourself means disassembling them, making your kitchen unusable for days, and doing hours
Train Your
BRAIN!
No-Fuss Chicken and Rice Soup
Inspired by RecipeTinEats.com
INGREDIENTS
• 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 onion, chopped • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 3 carrots, sliced • 3 celery ribs, sliced • 2 chicken bouillon cubes • 1/2 tsp dried parsley
• 1/4 tsp pepper • 4 cups chicken broth • 4 cups water • 1 1/4 lbs bone-in, skinless chicken thighs • 1 cup uncooked white rice • Salt, to taste
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the carrots and celery, then sauté for 1 more minute. 2. Add the bouillon, parsley, pepper, chicken broth, and water. Stir, then add the chicken thighs. 3. Cover and simmer on medium-low for 30 minutes, then add the rice. Stir, cover, and simmer for 15 more minutes. 4. Remove the pot from the heat and transfer the chicken to a large bowl. Shred the meat and add it back to the soup. Discard the bones. 5. Stir, salt, and serve!
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