I finally found a DIY I never want to do again… 😅 Grouting looked so fun in every video, but let me tell you—it was messy, exhausting, and way harder than I thought. I used a premixed sanded grout I found on clearance (because frugal, obviously), and tried every method from grout floats to just slapping it on with my hands. The wipe-down part? Brutal. And no, I didn’t protect the countertops. Classic me. But it’s DONE and I’m so close to wrapping up this kitchen makeover! Switch plates and decorating are next… Follow @makingfrugalfun if you love budget DIYs that are beautiful and real-life chaotic. DIYHomeProjects KitchenMakeover RealLifeDIY BudgetDIY MakingFrugalFun BeforeAndAfter HomeOnABudget RenovatingOnABudget SatisfyingButMessy MessyDIY HomeImprovementRealities TileBacksplash KitchenDIY BudgetMakeover MomLifeDIY ProjectReveal InProgressNotPerfect PremixedGrout SandedGrout DIYLearningCurve HomeProjectsOnABudget TileGroutDrama SmallBudgetBigStyle KitchenGlowUp FrugalHomeStyle MakingItWork WeekendWarriorDIY LTKFamily LTKFindsUnder50 LTKHome