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I just couldn’t live with this darker, oil-stained wood floor.
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It reminded me of an old grandmother’s house with rosary beads and doilies everywhere.
We needed it to be fixed.
So, we spent a few extra dollars and had our floor guy re-sand the entire thing. I was really glad to see that oily finish come off.
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After the re-sanding, we had him put down the WATER-BASED polyurethane we used on our upstairs floors. Look at the difference…
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This is a life lesson that I’ve learned before, but, apparently, I needed to go through it again.
TRUST YOUR GUT. If you think something should be done a certain way, push for it.
It’s good to consider differing opinions and to sometimes come to a consensus, but don’t ignore those gut instincts. EVER. And that goes for life in general…not just DIY home renovations. 🙂
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An Emmy award-winning journalist and TV host, Courtney Brennan has galvanized a huge online community around her very real and raw stories of #MomLife! A published writer, speaker and influencer, Courtney has become a strong and vocal supporter for mothers and families. You can follow her at @itscourtneybrennan on Instagram and @CourtneyBrennanTV on Facebook where she shares the realness that is #WorkingMomLife, her home renovations and those ever-important #OOTD More about me »

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