RenoVation Part Deux: Spray It Forward

Side note (that's not really on the side of anything): Super apologies for dropping off of the face of the earth. August was rough, to say the least. We are back on track and roaring to go! 

Another not-so-side note: Thing 2 was featured on being tazim. Check it out!!

Getting organized is key when you want to save time and more importantly, money. Prep work will keep the headaches away and the stress levels down. 

Tip #1: Make a production list of things you would like to do. Then make a second list of what can be salvaged instead of purchased new. I reference my Pinterest account under my "For RV Remodel" board for inspiration on where I can save the most.

In my case, I reused the handles. They were very…let's just say, not my style. Every. single. handle was brass and a lot of the RV was just covered in brass. On the other hand, everything was well-made, and definitely not worth scrapping. Our RV just needed a little pick-me-up. I explored on Pinterest, but unfortunately couldn't find any project that I'd like to do. (Hey, it happens.) So I decided that I was just going to spray paint them white. They look brand-new! 21 handles = $6. Done.

Moving on: The shower to the RV was a disgusting shade of diarrhea. It was sort of a "yellow snow" color, if you catch my drift. I wanted to purchase a whole new shower, and I didn’t care how much it was gonna cost. I just wanted it out. That's how much I hated it. Then, my husband convinced me that I should just spray paint the inside and it would look just as new. (Hmmmm? He must be part Asian. LOL) So, he took on that project and voila! good as new.  

Total cost: $40 for a few cans of Krylon Fusion. Tip #2: Always check with the paint people to make sure you won't need to prime or what you'll need to actually get your paint to stick to plastic. 

Labor: He did it all. Pat on the back and a high five for the husband.

(P.S. They make other colors of spray paint. I just choose white.)

 Spray paint has come a long way. It comes in a variety of different colors and different textures. You can pretty much spray paint anything and make it look new. It is extremely easy and the finished product is awesome!

And I heard 'em spray,

We're going to see the Mouse!

Greetings from "The Happiest Place on Earth"!!! I wanted to share some time and money saving tips with ya that I have learned along the way. There are some websites dedicated to this type of thing, but can be so overwhelming.

Tip #1: Plan your trip, waaaayy in advance to get the best prices on hotels and airfare. Beware of packages, they cost more than buying everything separate. But if you need that free lanyard then by all means... Lol

Tip #2: When booking a hotel room, keep these things in mind: distance from the parks, amenities like free breakfast, and parking fees. For instance, if you are going to pay for a hotel room that is just alright, but have to pay 14 dollars for parking, you might as well book the moderate room that is 10 dollars more with free parking and breakfast. I also use www.tripadvisor.com Gto view the rooms and get people's reviews on it.

Tip #3: If you park far or you walked to the park, invest in a locker. You don't want to waste your time trying to go back to the car and/or hotel just to get your jackets or snacks. They are decent priced and available for your use all day. (I do suggest leaving jackets in hotels if you are going back to take a nap or for an afternoon swim!)

Tip #4: Fast passes are your friend. Use them wisely. Once you get one for a ride, you are not able to get another one until the time on the pass is up.

Tip #5: If you are buying coffee in the park, buy it at Disneyland's Marketplace on Main Street. Save the receipt and you will be able to get free refills all day. Also, for the coffee conisseur. Disneyland has its own blend.

Tip#6: Ride all of the rides in Fantasyland after the parade or fireworks. There will be short waits!

These are all the tips I have just used! Enjoy. I tend to go to Disneyland frequently. Like 4-5 times a year. If you have any questions, or need a specific tip on traveling with kids, teenagers, or adults...let me know. Don't be afraid to shoot me an email. I have also stayed in lots of hotels around the area, so ask away!

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