10 Great Tips When Painting Your Kitchen Cabinets

We all want a beautiful kitchen space, but having a complete overhaul and upgrading our cabinets is not always within budget. Adding a new coat of paint and updating your hardware can sometimes be all that your space needs to take on a whole new look. Although it can be a fairly overwhelming task to do so, there are things to make the process a little easier and less stressful.

The blog Live Love DIY has had plenty of experience in painting cabinets and in doing so has come up with a post for 10 steps to paint kitchen cabinets. There are some great tips, and I can assure you that if you follow her advice, you will be more than happy with the results.

You can read her post here: 10 Steps To Paint Kitchen Cabinets

This Dollar Tree Strainer Pumpkin is such a clever little fall craft, and I love that it turns something completely ordinary into rustic farmhouse décor. A simple kitchen strainer suddenly becomes a sweet autumn pumpkin filled with mini pumpkins, acorns, leaves, and seasonal texture.

What makes this project so charming is the mix of materials. The metal mesh strainer gives it that slightly vintage, farmhouse look, while the twine-wrapped handle makes it feel warm and handmade. Add in the burlap leaf and little fall fillers, and it becomes the kind of decoration that would look lovely on a mantel, tiered tray, kitchen shelf, or Thanksgiving table.

This is also a great budget-friendly Dollar Tree craft because you can customize it with whatever fall supplies you already have. Use white pumpkins for a neutral farmhouse style, orange pumpkins for a classic autumn look, or add berries, cinnamon sticks, raffia, ribbon, or fairy lights to make it your own.

I especially like that this project is different from the usual wreath or painted pumpkin craft. It has a cute “repurposed kitchen item” feel, which makes it perfect for anyone who loves upcycled décor and cozy handmade fall projects.

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