If you need a work table that can take a beating but can still look great, you've found it. Made with cast iron pipes and lumber this DIY pipe table looks great and would be a unique piece full of personality. The table stands 35.5 inches high and is 8 feet long. The pipe can all be cut and threaded at your local plumbers shop. Click HERE for the plans for this Pipe Table … [Read more...]
How To- Buying Interior Lighting
Anytime you redecorate your home, you have several decisions to make but none are as important as the lighting for the room. If you have too much it can be intrusive, if you don't have enough it can make it nearly impossible to use your space. So what lighting is best for your, and what will match your style? Check out this buying guide from the Home Depot and figure out what styles are out … [Read more...]
Sealing Concrete- instructable by CHENG Concrete
"The goal of any sealer is to protect the concrete. Concrete is porous, just like a sponge. The purpose of a sealer is to fill all of the holes in the concrete and to build up a thin shell that will protect the surface. There are three types of sealer available: penetrating, topical, and hybrid sealers. A hybrid sealer will soak into the concrete, similar to a penetrating sealer, and leave a … [Read more...]
10 Decorating Myths- Debunked!
Everything should match. Matching is boring. It’s not wrong, just a safe easy way to get things done. It is better for things to compliment each other than to match perfectly. If you stick with a “matching rule” you’re going to be very limited so avoid things like furniture sets. Floating furniture can work, so you don’t have to push everything up against the wall. Use the internet to help … [Read more...]
Being A Gracious Host and Guest
When you think about etiquette you may think about a Southern lady with a big pitcher of tea, welcoming you into her home. Unfortunately etiquette is a dying talent. I’m sure there are a dozen factors for why this is disappearing but I know that I am sad to see it go. I was so glad to find- swimming out there in cyber space- someone who took the time to put together an article on how to … [Read more...]
How To- Picture Gallery on Your Stair Well
There's something fun and interesting about walking into a home and being able to see their family history displayed artistically. With a quick glance and walk you get a peak into their life in a way that otherwise would take hours of storytelling. But how do you do this without it looking overwhelming or too mishmashed? Check out this step by step guide to decorating your stair well … [Read more...]
DIY- Anti-Boredom Pocket Kit
Lets face it, we all have those situations where we wish we had remembered to bring a book or something else to keep us entertained. Sometimes carrying our ridiculously sized hard cover novels around is a pain. This little beauty is in a tin made specifically to fit in your pocket. Now it doesn't matter if you're waiting at the doctors office, trying to forget that you're at the dentist, or … [Read more...]
Writing Down Energy Drainers Helps You Stay On Task
When trying to stick to tasks and goals we’ve set for ourselves (say…working out, or maybe just working,) it is often hard to stay motivated. Sometimes it’s our frame of mind that can get in the way but other times it can be outside sources that drain our energy. To help identify these issues, this article suggests writing all your distractions, the ones that make you want to give up and try … [Read more...]
Light Up Letters Using Cardboard and Fairy Lights
Monograms are very trendy right now. This is a great gift for new brides who are excited about their new last names. Also a fun gift for kids who need a night light. A fantastic light up letter simply made out of cardboard and fairy, or mini-Christmas, lights, an old card board box and some duct tape. Most of us have those things just laying around! You'll also need a drill or some other hole … [Read more...]
Go Ahead and Make A Mistake- Approaching Decorating Without Fear
When you start to remodel or redecorate common questions are “Will it look right?”, “What if I mess up?” “What if I hate it?” These are all natural questions. Because we've been taught, told or just learned on our own, that we should always avoid mistakes it makes sense to approach home design the same way. But while there is some risk in most things, being afraid to make a mistake can defeat … [Read more...]
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