A different kind of "green" paint.

So when we moved into our house in mid December 09, it was livable (thank god) and in fabulous structural condition (thank god again) but there were a few minor changes we needed to feel really at home. After the closing costs, moving costs, food while we had none costs etc. there was little left to work with.

Solution? PAINT!!

Seriously, paint can fix most minor issues...and some of the major ones too! I was that person who used to paint all of our rentals and then just not worry about getting a deposit back, it was worth it to feel at home.

I know that there are a ton of green paint choices out there. Our main problem was financial. Now paint is definately one of the cheapest ways to change a room, and if you hate it just repaint! But even $30 a gallon x 6 or so rooms that need to be painted = a lot to us.

I'd like to introduce everyone to my favorite decorating secret of all time.

"Oops" paint. This is that large collection of mistinted paint located in the paint department at your local home improvement store. I know I have bought a TON of it at Lowes and recently discovered quite a stash at Wal-Mart. A gallon of oops paint usually runs about $5 and you can get high quality paint for a super discount. The secret is to only paint rooms/walls that you can finish with one gallon (practically impossible to get the right tint again if you need more) and to go in with an idea of the colors you want, but be flexible!

This is also a little known way to be green. What's going to happen to that paint if nobody buys it? Thrown out baby. So save your wallet and some landfill space and go for the Oops Palate in your home!

Master Before Master After "Oops" Paint

Bathroom Before Bathroom After "Oops" Paint

We even painted the terrible yellow/brown sink/vanity with white latex...seems to be working fine until we can find a replacement for free!

Now go forth and empty out your local "Oops" Paint Department, before I get there 1st!