actually, with the kids around, i'd use anything a little less effective, putting on two or three coats, before i went with stuff that had more a noxious odor. i checked out that kilz (love that name ) and it's certainly effective but there are other products that are a little less give-you-a-mind-numbing-headachey. thank you all again for the tips..

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Trees give peace to the souls of men * Nora Waln

The forest would be very quiet if no other birds sang than those who sing the best * Henry van Dyke

some fairly sordid tales, rambles, and anecdotes
Hypothetically Speaking * Something More * Cammy Interrupted * An Experimental Vacation * Masked * so..damn..hot * Thank You * My toy, his idea * no.19 Maple Lane * I Have A Surprise For You * Yesterday * In a Quiet Kitchen * help me decide * untitled prose * more untitled prose