If you're a little intimidated by the Do It Yourself world, try these easy DIY projects that require no tools. I think the book ends will be my project this weekend! Brick Book Ends Wash the bricks and paint one edge with acrylic paint. Once the bricks are dry, use a Sharpie to write out book titles and add embellishments like those on the spine of your favorite novel. Then watch as your new … [Read more...]
Bedside Tables For Small Spaces
The bedroom is our safe haven, the place where we go to relax at the end of a long hard day, to forget the trials and hardships that have come at us in the world so that we can wake-up refreshed and ready to start all over tomorrow. How do you make the most of this space, if you don't have a lot of room? I'd would arguably say that the nightstand is the most important place to start. This is … [Read more...]
Beginner Project: DIY Wood Wall Art
Here at The Tub Connection, we post a plethora of DIY projects, but some of us are just not seasoned crafters, especially when it comes to wood working. Well, today you're in luck because this is the perfect project to get your toes wet in the DIY world! You can get most of the cutting done at Home Depot and with a bit of paint and glue, you can create this beautiful wall art that is sure to … [Read more...]
Tips From Smokers Exceeds Expectations
WebMD.com MONDAY, Sept. 9 (HealthDay News) -- A hard-hitting national smoking-cessation campaign -- the first ever to be federally funded -- proved very successful, essentially tripling the number of smokers that officials hoped would be inspired to quit, according to a new study. The researchers estimated that 200,000 Americans were motivated to quit for the duration of the campaign or longer. … [Read more...]
Leading Your Autistic Child Into Adulthood
WebMD.com Create a Plan “The educational system is ‘home base’ for a family with autism,” says Kerry Magro, of Autism Speaks, who was diagnosed with the condition as a child. Your child probably has had a specialized plan called an IEP (individualized education program) to help her through the lower grades. “As kids who are on the autism spectrum enter their high school years, they should have … [Read more...]
FDA Announces New Narcotic Painkiller Warning Labels
WebMD.com TUESDAY, Sept. 10 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is requiring all extended-release, long-acting narcotic painkillers to carry revised warning labeling, the agency said Tuesday. One warning restricts the use of these painkillers to those who need daily, around-the-clock, long-term pain management and for whom non-narcotic drugs haven't worked. A second warning … [Read more...]
Tips For Men: How To Look Your Best
Here are some ways to help you look your best! How to Get a Great Shave Wash your face. Use a brush to lather up with a cream or gel. WAIT 2-3 minutes. Use a sharp double-blade razor. Shave in the direction the hair grows. How to Wear Suspenders Before you get dressed, clip or button suspenders to the back waist of your pants. Put your trousers on. Then attach suspenders to the … [Read more...]
How To Paint: Trim
Recommendations for painting trim vary. Have the walls already been painted? Has the trim already been installed? Your answers to these questions and others may determine the best course of action when learning how to paint your trim. To apply finishes prior to installation, lay down a drop cloth and place the strips across sawhorses. Use a high-density foam roller or brush to apply the finishes. … [Read more...]
How To Paint: The Ceiling
Painting is perhaps the easiest of DIY home upgrades, but tackling the ceiling can be a daunting endeavor, particularly since it requires a bit of elevation and contortion. Here are some pointers on prep and techniques that will teach you how to paint your ceiling and help you accomplish the job easily and successfully, just like a pro. Tools and supplies required: • Paint • Primer • Drop … [Read more...]
How To Paint: Cupboards
Here are six steps on how to paint your cupboards like a pro! Remove Hardware Remove the cabinet doors, drawers, and all cabinet hardware. (Do not kid yourself into believing you can achieve a professional result without doing this.) Apply Quality Primer If your cabinets are stained, apply at least two coats of a quality primer. For me, there’s nothing better than BIN, Zinsser’s shellac-based … [Read more...]
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