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

Time to fix our janky kitchen & add some privacy to our kitchen! This DIY Kitchen Makeover is full of DIY problem solving, fresh paint, old wallpaper removal & kitchen organization. I hope you guys enjoy this mini makeover!
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[@mrsf5608]

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]

Or use a steam stripper, comes off so easily.

[@bevalexander5897]

I was going to tell her the same thing.

[@zenaidem]

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]

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]

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

[@mrsamb-beautyisshe]

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

[@Impala_Lily]

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

[@BeeNaturalMe]

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.

[@elainehendrickson3779]

Room looks so much better 😊

[@joanneallion1195]

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

[@georgie_lyons]

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

[@user-ii6ox3cg1z]

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 !

[@blessed7497]

The corner looks great!

[@Chrisplainjane]

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

[@LivingFREE307]

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.

[@beahealey6752]

I love all the music you play in your videos!

[@bevalexander5897]

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.

[@carolmackenzie2283]

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

[@deborahhope9094]

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.

[@HeatherLewisss]

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❤❤❤

[@SidsSubconscious]

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

[@sherriblake6887]

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!

[@chillibird2511]

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

[@TheBlueDandelion]

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!

[@kims914]

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

[@almapatin9909]

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

[@susanmei9980]

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

[@NoYesJess]

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.😅💜

[@oceanforever]

Looks so much brighter, love the blinds ❤

[@normajoskenbeamora4747]

⭐PRIVACY IS SO IMPORTANT⭐

[@gaillangford280]

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

[@alyssafrank830]

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 😂

[@debbieewen3161]

Another great job! Love it❤️

[@jennifervalentine7519]

Nice and bright!

[@rhondageorge3159]

Looks so much better..great job!

[@christinemichael3291]

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

[@karlataylor7003]

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]

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!

[@cantocant2346]

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.

[@margarettheisen2170]

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

[@dianadiazdeleon9829]

Looks great. 😊👍🏼

[@casswilson3964]

Freaking awesome transformation 🙌 well done

[@doloresbingham7956]

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.

[@crystalkirkland781]

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

[@eileenloughran2566]

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

[@shirleytyus4656]

You can use warm water with fabric softener in it.

[@susan_brehm_art]

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!

[@marjiemadlena5871]

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!

[@debragundlach1749]

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

[@darlenevillanueva6181]

You did a great job

[@kellichandler2752]

Looks Wonderful

[@normajoskenbeamora4747]

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

[@suziejames7510]

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.

[@user-vx4ov6pw9s]

Great job!

[@MarshaCaughill]

Thanks for sharing ❤

[@katemoore6249]

Good job!

[@deborahthompson5041]

Good job.

[@lisafulton-323]

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

[@imaginethat2003]

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. 😁

[@lillyguale7354]

You rock!🔥🔥🔥

[@normajoskenbeamora4747]

EXCELLENT VIDEO👍❤👏🙂🙏

[@susanmoore679]

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

[@AllisonMcPhail]

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

[@pamelamontgomery5686]

I always used a spray bottle with real hot water.

[@Porkydogs13]

I used scalding hot water to remove my wallpaper.

[@lfuentes4098]

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

[@deannabrock5951]

💖💖💖

[@user-qz2og8ef4v]

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.💫⭐🦋🌷🌷🌷

[@ahappyburden]

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

[@zandrawostel5868]

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

[@user-ii6ox3cg1z]

Downey take off the glue as well .

[@gilliansalmon6812]

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]

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

[@normajoskenbeamora4747]

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

[@kmo3811]

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

[@fromhumblebeginnings7798]

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