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Ugly Fridge Makeover

By Morgan Saylor

Make no mistake: all appliances were not created equal. Some might call it the hub of your house, the heart of the kitchen – the refrigerator.

If your fridge is the least good-looking of your appliances and buying a new one isn’t in your future, consider these options.

Chalkboard Paint

Because there’s always a lot of action around the fridge, making it a literal hub for information isn’t a bad idea. By chalkboard painting your fridge, you can keep up with your weekly meal plans, running to-do- lists, and notes for your family!

Here’s a nifty how-to on making your fridge a chalkboard, using the following items:

  • Tintable chalkboard paint
  • Mini roller (and plastic tray)
  • Painters tape
  • Jute rope
  • Magnets
  • Unfinished wood letters
  • Unfinished wood discs
  • Mini tart tins

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Via Genevieve Gail

Fridge Paint

If you really want the stainless steel look but not the stainless steel price tag, there are appliance paint kits available – or you can give your fridge a fun pop of color using a regular quart of semi-gloss paint.

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Sources: https://cozycrookedcottage.wordpress.com/2013/02/06/diy-painted-refrigerator/ , http://www.thecraftpatchblog.com/2014/12/i-painted-my-appliances-liquid.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+TheCraftPatch+(The+Craft+Patch)#.VxUwLvkrJhE , http://genevievegail.blogspot.com/2013/10/diy-chalkboard-fridge-with-jute-handles.html

Tags: DIY, Chalk Paint, Easy, Kitchen, paint, how-to, appliance, house