We just moved and I have found that the community mail box isn't just for apartment buildings anymore. This makes me sad on so many different levels but most of all I am disappointed that I can't personalize our mail box. I have done so many fun (temporary) things like flower pots with our house numbers. Bob Vila has put together a little slide show to show you some great personalized mail … [Read more...]
How To Paint: Furniture
You may look around your home and think "Man that could use a little TLC". With these tips, Bob Vila gives you excellent tips when it comes to how to paint your furniture. Regardless of what you choose for a paint makeover—a kitchen cabinet, dresser, or chair—you’ll want to start by wiping it down with lightly soapy water to remove dust and dirt. Once dry, make a fair assessment of the piece. … [Read more...]
Childhood Bullying Can Leave Life Long Scars
WebMD Higher risk of illness, work and social problems seen in long-term study TUESDAY, Aug. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Highlighting the harm caused by bullying, a new study finds the effects of childhood bullying last into adulthood and can lead to problems such as illness, job difficulties and poor relationships with others. Researchers assessed 1,420 people four to six times between the ages of … [Read more...]
How To Paint: A Room
Painting entire rooms may be my least favorite DIY project. It is the easiest way to transform the look of your home but it can be a pain in the neck. Here are some quick tips to help you get the best results. How to Paint Your Room Start Off Right Make it easy on yourself and do it like the pros. Start by emptying the room or at least giving yourself access to all of the walls by grouping and … [Read more...]
Fighting Hunger On The Road
WebMD has some tips to show you how to avoid eating unhealthily when on your long road trips. Road trips to summer vacation destinations can be a fun, economical alternative to flying. But as hours on the open road add up and fast food wrappers stack up, tempers can flare, setting a stressful tone for what should be pleasurable days ahead. “Long car rides can have several negative effects on … [Read more...]
How To Paint: A House
It may seem like a huge undertaking, and in a way it is, but doing it yourself can save you a bundle of money. Bob Vila has 8 expert tips on how to paint your house. Nevertheless, the rewards are great. With the price tag at $3,000 to $4,000 for painting a house, your savings could be enough to fund a nice little vacation. How much you’ll pocket will depend on how much equipment you’ll have to … [Read more...]
How To Paint: Curtains
Have you ever noticed how expensive curtains are? Of course you have! Did you know that you can paint on fabric with latex paints? All you have to do is thin them out a little with textile medium and you can add any color or pattern to your fabrics! True story. Bob Vila shows us how to paint our curtains: 1. Wash and hem your curtain panel to fit your window (we used inexpensive Ritva curtains … [Read more...]
DIY Ombre Wall Art
Ombre is EVERYWHERE! Hair, nails, clothes... but this is the first piece that has actually appealed to me. Mr. Sthole is a carpenter and is a stain master, so I may just have found a project for him. Here are the steps to complete this awesome ombre wood art project. For this project, I used the following materials: 3/4 in. 2 ft. x 4 ft. birch panel (cut in half for me at a Home Depot … [Read more...]
How To Paint: A Staircase
We continue on our How To Paint series with instructions on how to paint your stair case. Tools needed: – Paint and primer – Tape measure – Pencil – Lots of painter’s tape – An angle – A DVD movie case. (Why a DVD movie case? Well, I used the movie case, because the width of the spine is about how wide I wanted my outside gray stripe. How convenient!) 1. Prime and Tape. I decided to go with a … [Read more...]
Pet Beds To Envy
I have a dog, but Mr. Sthole and I are a little more old fashioned when it comes to taking care of our animals. We give her any left overs we'd rather not throw away, but won't eat ourselves. She stays outside when it's cool and in her kennel when it's not. She's not allowed up on the furniture unless she's invited and she's never allowed in the beds. I do realize however that some people take … [Read more...]
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