Having the right tools can make a really complicated project seem really easy.

Gotta love a good catalog!The store overall is one of my new favorites for sure..

So that’s what I’ve done to be able to love my ugly dining room.Do you have an awkward space that you’ve made into a proper-ish dining room for your family?What did you do that you love in there?.

You can read more about all of my projects from this room in my.dining room archives.

I was not paid to write this post, however Birch Lane did provide me with the rug and the pillow covers for this dining room project free of charge.

My opinions about how splendidly fantastic the room turned out are all mine!Here I am with another one of Chris’ clever DIY tricks!Next I took a paper towel and some.

rubbing alcohol.and gave them a good wipe down to get them nice and clean.

Mine were actually a bit crusty and rusty too but you’ll see that it didn’t matter at all.I like rubbing alcohol because it does a great job of cleaning but evaporates quickly so you can get to painting right away.. Painting the Vent Covers.