Don't paint your cabinets without prepping first
Guilty. Yes, we knew sanding was necessary for a smooth finish. Yes, we did it anyway (We've since learned from our mistakes but still…). If you want cabinets that chip and peel and generally look like crap, painting without prepping is definitely the way to go.
Commit to finishing a project
Anyone else paint half a room - the lower half that doesn't require standing on a ladder, perhaps - with the intention of finishing the other half in a day or two? Anyone else have one or more unpainted rooms? Sometimes, the DIY brain just won't rest, and it's always looking ahead to the next project. That can lead to a house-full of projects in progress and a chaotic home. Of course, that could just be us.
One way to combat this is by goal-setting with an actual deadline, whether it's a weekend or a month. You abide by them at work, right? Make your projects a priority by setting realistic deadlines you can follow, and then commit to getting it all done before starting something new.
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