DIY KITCHEN MAKEOVER | removing old wallpaper, fixing damaged walls & *the BEST window shades*

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  • Опубліковано 19 гру 2024

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  • @mrsf5608
    @mrsf5608 Рік тому +36

    AS a Brit living overseas here in the US, wallpaper is huge in Europe, so I'm familiar with putting it up and removing it. Best way to remove is fill a bucket with hot soapy water (use dish soap) score the paper and then soak the wall using a big sponge. Leave it for 10 mins and it should peel off in sheets.

    • @Stephanie-lg1cm
      @Stephanie-lg1cm Рік тому

      Or use a steam stripper, comes off so easily.

    • @bevalexander5897
      @bevalexander5897 Рік тому

      I was going to tell her the same thing.

    • @zenaidem
      @zenaidem Рік тому +1

      We were recommended fabric softener. Bought the cheapest one and then soaked the walls and ceilings! ~800 square metres up to 8 layers of wallpaper have been successfully removed 🫣😊

    • @sandyheredia3027
      @sandyheredia3027 Рік тому

      Me too. When I got our first apartment, my kitchen had wallpaper with hunting ducks🤦🏻‍♀️. I removed it with hot water and a blow dryer. Came out in one piece.

    • @lovly2cu725
      @lovly2cu725 6 місяців тому

      there is a device called paper tiger which scores the paper for the liquid to go through

  • @joanneallion1195
    @joanneallion1195 Рік тому +1

    Look forward to your vlogs,I don’t know where you get your energy from 😂😂looks so much better ❤❤

  • @elainehendrickson3779
    @elainehendrickson3779 Рік тому +1

    Room looks so much better 😊

  • @Impala_Lily
    @Impala_Lily Рік тому +1

    Well done! I love your energy albeit that’s you’re so close to having your baby!
    Looking forward to more episodes.

  • @blessed7497
    @blessed7497 Рік тому +6

    The corner looks great!

  • @SidsSubconscious
    @SidsSubconscious Рік тому +3

    You 👏🏼 are 👏🏼 incredible👏🏼!!! Dang girl! So impressed that you tackled this all on your own!

  • @Chrisplainjane
    @Chrisplainjane Рік тому

    Wallpaper steam, steam & steam! Looks awesome 👏 ❤ a thing electrical just cap it.

  • @beahealey6752
    @beahealey6752 Рік тому

    I love all the music you play in your videos!

  • @almapatin9909
    @almapatin9909 Рік тому +6

    Loved what you did to that little corner😊😊😊. Can't wait for next week 😊😊😊

  • @chillibird2511
    @chillibird2511 Рік тому

    You have done an excellent job. Love thee baskets in the pantry- there colour blends so well. ❤the blind blends with the cupboards

  • @oceanforever
    @oceanforever Рік тому +4

    Looks so much brighter, love the blinds ❤

  • @eileenloughran2566
    @eileenloughran2566 Рік тому

    Allison your a really clever girl, doing doing those house improvements yourself

  • @georgie_lyons
    @georgie_lyons Рік тому +2

    A really easy way to remove wallpaper is to steam it! Not sure if they exist in the US but here in the UK you can get wall paper steamers that work brilliantly

  • @LenaDavis-h2d
    @LenaDavis-h2d Рік тому +3

    After scouring the wall paper you could have taken Downey put in spray bottle with warm water and it peels off real easy . Your house is looking really great !

  • @sherriblake6887
    @sherriblake6887 Рік тому +1

    Totally get why you paint everything white. It looks wonderful and clean. Love the built in pantry and shelves. Also those blinds really warm the space up. Love it. Hope and pray your birth goes well. God bless!

  • @gaillangford280
    @gaillangford280 Рік тому +1

    Looks beautiful. Can’t wait for your next video. You and your husband are amazing. Such a beautiful family. Have a great day.

  • @carolmackenzie2283
    @carolmackenzie2283 Рік тому +1

    You are a machine lady where do u get all that energy, great job.❤

  • @debragundlach1749
    @debragundlach1749 Рік тому

    I never, never liked removing wallpaper!! However I loved choosing it and hanging it too!/Great job Allison. Hugs, Debra 💕

  • @HeatherLewisss
    @HeatherLewisss Рік тому +6

    This video couldn’t have come at a better time! We just bought a fixer upper and are currently renovating as well. There’s wallpaper in the bathroom downstairs and I wasn’t sure how to remove it! I absolutely have been loving this content, keep it coming❤❤❤

  • @dianadiazdeleon9829
    @dianadiazdeleon9829 Рік тому +1

    Looks great. 😊👍🏼

  • @marjiemadlena5871
    @marjiemadlena5871 Рік тому

    Looks great Allison. I'm so impressed with what you are willing to take on and tackle. Especially as pregnant as you are. The blinds are beautiful!

  • @mrsamb-beautyisshe
    @mrsamb-beautyisshe Рік тому +1

    At this stage you can only do what you can enjoy this last weeks of your pregnancy ❤❤❤

  • @jennifervalentine7519
    @jennifervalentine7519 Рік тому

    Nice and bright!

  • @NoYesJess
    @NoYesJess Рік тому

    SO awesome!! Even though I know it was a major improvement, I love a good before and after.. you totally should have compared the two at the end!! I guess I just like the satisfaction of the wow-factor.😅💜

  • @TheBlueDandelion
    @TheBlueDandelion Рік тому +1

    Hi Allison! I also struggled with a room covered in wallpapers once, and then someone told me to steam it and then scrape it... It peeled off like magic! I promise!

  • @chickpea2920
    @chickpea2920 2 місяці тому

    Loved this video 😊

  • @debbieewen3161
    @debbieewen3161 Рік тому +1

    Another great job! Love it❤️

  • @BeeNaturalMe
    @BeeNaturalMe Рік тому +6

    Allison because of you I asked my landlord if he’d mind if I painted my apartment Swiss Coffee, lol. He thought about it for a week and after going to get a sample for himself said yeah that’s fine a good neutral. Then a week after that he was in the new vacant downstairs apartment painting it in the Swiss Coffee lol he said Barbara it’s a good color. I said I told you, my “friend” Allison is a “Stan” for this color 😊😂 her whole house is this color in different finishes. lol 😂 🤣🤣 he’s letting take the cost of the supplies and paint off my rent payment for next month, lol.

  • @susan_brehm_art
    @susan_brehm_art Рік тому

    Dang girl! You're a work machine! Wallpaper is the worst!! That area turned out beautiful!! I love watching you turn this into your home!

  • @normajoskenbeamora4747
    @normajoskenbeamora4747 Рік тому

    GOOD JOB ALLISON!❤👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤🙂

  • @christinemichael3291
    @christinemichael3291 Рік тому +1

    Looks great! We are in the middle of kitchen renovation. I feel your pain!

  • @doloresbingham7956
    @doloresbingham7956 Рік тому

    Great job it turned out really good. Very clean looking and your vacuum looks fine hanging there on the wall. Please be safe and God bless.

  • @kims914
    @kims914 Рік тому

    BrBa lol I JUST finished the series. I LOVED LOVED LOVED it. Now watching Better Call Saul!! It’s great also!

  • @margarettheisen2170
    @margarettheisen2170 Рік тому

    Amazing job! You are such a good worker!!!

  • @kellichandler2752
    @kellichandler2752 Рік тому

    Looks Wonderful

  • @darlenevillanueva6181
    @darlenevillanueva6181 Рік тому

    You did a great job

  • @rhondageorge3159
    @rhondageorge3159 Рік тому

    Looks so much better..great job!

  • @cantocant2346
    @cantocant2346 Рік тому

    I have so much respect for your determination to tackle projects. You are constantly educating yourself and making life better/beautiful for you and your family. Kitchen space looks great.

  • @casswilson3964
    @casswilson3964 Рік тому +1

    Freaking awesome transformation 🙌 well done

  • @crystalkirkland781
    @crystalkirkland781 Рік тому

    Looks great and smart to divide the areas up and just concentrate on the one side.

  • @ΧρυσούλαΜώρου
    @ΧρυσούλαΜώρου Рік тому

    Great job!

  • @MarshaCaughill
    @MarshaCaughill Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing ❤

  • @alyssafrank830
    @alyssafrank830 Рік тому

    I have those same target baskets because of you, bought them a long time ago when I saw them in one of your videos! Lol and I’m so sad they’re sold out - we also want to buy more 😂

  • @normajoskenbeamora4747
    @normajoskenbeamora4747 Рік тому

    EXCELLENT VIDEO👍❤👏🙂🙏

  • @katemoore6249
    @katemoore6249 Рік тому

    Good job!

  • @lisafulton-323
    @lisafulton-323 Рік тому

    New to your channel but I think it's fab xx

  • @suziejames7510
    @suziejames7510 Рік тому

    Hi, I'm from the UK and wallpaper regularly. The easiest way to remove wallpaper is firstly to remove the vinyl top layer( often comes of in one piece). Then soak the underneath layer, let it dry then soak it again using warm water containing washing up liquid, then it almost falls off.

  • @normajoskenbeamora4747
    @normajoskenbeamora4747 Рік тому

    ⭐PRIVACY IS SO IMPORTANT⭐

  • @bevalexander5897
    @bevalexander5897 Рік тому +2

    Mudding sucks but putting up drywall, taping, mudding, sanding, and mudding some more sucks more. The sanding makes such an awful mess is the reason I hired experts. It wasn’t as expensive as I expected, and three rooms were done in one day.

  • @lillyguale7354
    @lillyguale7354 Рік тому

    You rock!🔥🔥🔥

  • @deborahthompson5041
    @deborahthompson5041 11 місяців тому

    Good job.

  • @susanmei9980
    @susanmei9980 Рік тому

    If you still want some baskets, try a different target nearby. Maybe some of the stores still hv them.

  • @imaginethat2003
    @imaginethat2003 Рік тому

    We just did our kitchen, and I'm so grateful that my husband is a sheetrock finisher. I'd have messed up the whole house. 😁

  • @deborahhope9094
    @deborahhope9094 Рік тому

    The best way for the paper layer is to soak with water and leave it for ten minutes or longer then come back with your scraper and it should come off easier. Hope this helps.

  • @shirleytyus4656
    @shirleytyus4656 Рік тому

    You can use warm water with fabric softener in it.

  • @susanmoore679
    @susanmoore679 Рік тому

    “Gee I think I’ll put up blinds. And while I’m at it I’ll just . . . “ 😂

    • @AllisonMcPhail
      @AllisonMcPhail  Рік тому

      I can admit that this “little” project spiraled out of control quickly 😅

  • @karlataylor7003
    @karlataylor7003 Рік тому

    My house was built in 1984. I had wallpaper in at least the kitchen and the bathrooms. I did not remove any wallpaper as it was adhered really well to the wall. I used a hardener over the wallpaper texturize over the hardener put a primer over the texture, and then paint at the wall.

    • @AllisonMcPhail
      @AllisonMcPhail  Рік тому +1

      Such a smart idea! I like that this project gave me a chance to experiment with mudding since we have a lot of that in our future & this wall won't be here forever so it was a safe place to get some practice in!

  • @lfuentes4098
    @lfuentes4098 Рік тому

    I’m curious. What’s behind the tilt out drawer under the shelving?

  • @LivingFREE307
    @LivingFREE307 7 місяців тому

    Another tip for anyone looking to remove wallpaper... Mix half fabric softener half water and use a sponge to soak. Works even better than just water.

  • @ЛанаХайруллина-з7п

    Доброго времени суток 👋 Какая красота получилась.Под печку,(микровалновка) или ,что- это, такое большое на столе?! Можно было сделать стилажпод его размер.Ты настоящая труженица,столько всего делаешь невероятно,это же сколько нужно энергии.Для меня очень залипательный процесс покраски.Желаю удачи.💫⭐🦋🌷🌷🌷

  • @Porkydogs13
    @Porkydogs13 Рік тому

    I used scalding hot water to remove my wallpaper.

  • @pamelamontgomery5686
    @pamelamontgomery5686 Рік тому

    I always used a spray bottle with real hot water.

  • @ahappyburden
    @ahappyburden 9 місяців тому

    Have you checked eBay or Mercari to see if anyone is selling those Target baskets you like for your shelves?

  • @deannabrock5951
    @deannabrock5951 Рік тому

    💖💖💖

  • @LenaDavis-h2d
    @LenaDavis-h2d Рік тому

    Downey take off the glue as well .

  • @zandrawostel5868
    @zandrawostel5868 Рік тому

    Looks really good. I don't know how you are still going with a baby due so soon.

  • @gilliansalmon6812
    @gilliansalmon6812 Рік тому

    Hi Allison, do you not know about wallpaper strippers? You have a plastic square that has steam (very hot ) coming out from the machine that you fill with cold, warm just water switch it on and it starts to spit and spluter then put it on the wall and the heat and steam bubbles the paper and it comes away so quickly. I know that you can get them in the USA as my brother in law lives in Kennesaw Georgia and he has one for his work, he does home renovations, so if you need a very very good worker he is called TRADE MARK his name is Mark Salmon. Good luck I love watching you and your little family Maddie is so dam cute and I can not wait to find out what the bump is and the name. Love to you all

  • @kathyorourke9273
    @kathyorourke9273 Рік тому

    You poor thing! But you persisted and did a great job. I bet we’ll all think twice about putting up wallpaper.

  • @normajoskenbeamora4747
    @normajoskenbeamora4747 Рік тому

    THE ONLY THING I DON'T LIKE IS THE VACUUM NEXT TO THE FOOD PANTRY.

  • @kmo3811
    @kmo3811 Рік тому

    I remove wallpaper with a spray bottle of warm water, a sponge and a scraper. Don't bother with all that fancy stuff.

  • @fromhumblebeginnings7798
    @fromhumblebeginnings7798 Рік тому +1

    There are no good tips for wallpaper removal. It sucks no matter what!