Just because you can...

So I really want to be a DIY'er in the various aspects of my life. Why pay someone when I can do many things myself? I am not a jill of all trades when in comes to home improvements. I grew up mostly a renter. When there was a problem, mom called the landlord. As a homeowner, I have for some reason gotten it into my mind that I should be able to take care of some things. When I lived in Oakland, I had a few snafus with painting (thanks Trading Spaces) but I am convinced that I can paint rooms in my new house. I started my latest venture on April 23rd and yes I am still painting. To be fair, in my kitchen there was some unruly border that took DAYS to get down (and I got sick). I tried everything...vinegar, fabric softener, the goop they sell at home depot...finally a wall streamer did the trick. It was during this particular task that I said to myself once I stopped cussing, "self, just because you can do, doesn't mean that you should."