So, what's new in the world of the one and only, Raleigh DIY Diva?? Not much! I just finished painting my little monkey's room a lovely shade of blue-- one of Eddie Bauer's color collection picks-- "Stonewashed" available at Lowe's, in American Tradition Signature Series, Eggshell. Now here's some helpful information. QUESTIONS: 1. How do you choose a paint color?? 2. There is so much out there, but what do I buy? 3. Where do I buy it? 4. Is more expensive better? 5. Can I possibly buy my paint at a big home improvement warehouse and have good results? ANSWERS: 1. Simple- pick a color you like. Take in something you'd like to match. Ask for a second opinion if you have several you like. 2. Buy Ralph Lauren paint at Home Depot, but buy American Tradition at Lowes. 3. Any DIY place 4. NO!! 5. YES!!

The bottom line is that my experience with paint-- and I have a lot of it-- is that Behr sucks, Olympic is OK, Ralph Lauren is great, and American Tradition is the best. American Tradition definitely has the best value for the money!!

So I shared my blogspot with a co-worker-- you know, one of those you like for the most part, but never can quite figure out. He said my blog has "too much information." TMI-- what exactly does THAT mean?? To me, TMI means-- woah, dude- you just shared way too much gross medical or sexual personal issues that I don't care about or want to hear. He said the blog was "overwhelming, therefore unproductive." Hmmm...... I guess I should change things..... NOT! The point of this blog is clearly stated on the first page: "North Raleigh Working Mom assumes the role of DIY Diva and chronicles the love hate relationship......" We are renovating an old house. We are doing it all ourselves. The point of the blog is to record the ins and outs, ups and downs-- and hopefully help just one person out there (especially a girl) go on a DIY journey that otherwise would have seemed daunting. Perhaps there is a reason that I don't have any comments. Am I boring? Or is it really TMI?

Hello, Raleigh DIY Diva here. Long time, no blog! I have been super busy with things other than the house. All good, though-- I am changing jobs in a couple of months. Same employer, new location. It's a very positive career move, but will limit my DIY time. : >(
Here's an innovation that I forgot to include during my counter top description. I took the faux drawer panels off the front of the cabinets and outfitted them with a hidden basket for holding sink sponges and drain plugs! It's cool, because I like being able to stash such things away, and most newer kitchens have such commodities. Check it out!!