If I were picking hardwood floors for my home I would figure that the most important question would be which wood I liked the best. Apparently that's not the case. Here are several important questions you have to ask yourself before you pick hardwood floors for you home. Houzz.com 1. Where will the wood be going? Installing hardwood floors on a second story is much different than doing so … [Read more...]
Dremel Tool Pumpkin Carving
HomeDepot.com You've got about two week until Halloween so now is the time to start thinking about carving your pumpkins. You don't want to start too early, or your pumpkins will rot before all hallows eve, but you want to get those decorations out there soon so you can enjoy them for as long as possible. Here is another interesting take on pumpkin carving. For this pumpkin carving project, … [Read more...]
Do or Don't: Copper Countertops
There are mixed reviews about copper countertops so here are some facts about the pros and cons of using copper countertops from TheKitchn.com. In the kitchen, a copper counter top is known as a "living" surface, which means that (like copper cookware) it reacts to acid. Unsealed copper counter tops will oxidize and tarnish over time, giving it a unique patina with hints of red, green, and brown … [Read more...]
10 Halloween Crafts For Kids
Here is a link for 10 fun crafts for kids to do this Halloween from Apartment Therapy. Here are my top 4 picks for the Halloween crafts. Mummy Cards Cut a box into equal pieces (3.5" x 5") and the kids can do everything else by themselves. First, cut a 12" strip off the end of a bandage (bought at the pharmacy) and set aside. Stick the leftover roll of bandage to the card and wrap the … [Read more...]
Simple No Carve Pumpkins
BobVila.com If you're like me, you're not a huge fan of carving pumpkins, but ARE a fan of decorating, what do you do? Well, you find a new creative way to decorate those pumpkins we love so much in the fall. A lot of these are great "fall" decorations as well as Halloween decorations so you can keep these no carve pumpkins up from September- November. Drip Crayon Pumpkins Melt a rainbow … [Read more...]
Insta-crafts: Easy DIY, No Tools Required
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...]
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: 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...]
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...]
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...]
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