You'll only need the spray rig for a day or two, but plan to spend at least another day beforehand to thoroughly mask off everything you don't want to paint. Tape drop cloths to every floor surface. Drape window
Proponents of this style of fire tout its advantages of longer burn times and less of a possibility of smoke escaping a stove or fireplace. While these are true, there are also disadvantages, as we found in our journey to learn the ins and outs of the top-down fire. Related Stories 5 ...
Since built-in shelving is a custom job, you can have bookshelves of any size and shape. Typically, built-ins surround a focal point, like the fireplace or television. Sometimes, they fill a nook that would otherwise be hard to navigate. Because of the increased amount of materials needed ...
These living room storage ideas from interior designers showcase how to create beautiful built-ins for your space
Some newer fireplaces have an intermittent electrical pilot light (IPI). So if you don’t have electricity, you’ll need to create an alternative spark. Try crumpling up a piece of paper, light it on fire, set it in the fireplace, then turn on the gas. ...
Fresh country style is a natural fit for today's busy lifestyles. It's casual and comforting, just what we long for at the end of the day. Yet, at the same time, it's savvy and sophisticated. After all, we've been around and it shows. The allure of other times and other pl...
Building custom bookcases around theirfireplacewas a must-have forCat and Jordan. Their generous collection of books needed a home. Looking to design a clean, modern home, built-ins andskim coatingfor smooth walls did the trick. The varied spines of the books bring an added bonus of color ...
Working around a fireplace rather than a TV? This tutorial for IKEA built ins around fireplace uses cabinets for a beautiful transformation! 8. Decorate the open shelving. I loved the built-ins even plain, but I think adding the decor pieces really gave it a finished look! We used a color...
Whenflagstones are damagedand replacement is not an option, consider repairing and then painting the flagstones to protect them from further damage. A painted flagstone floor or fireplace might combine several colors in a subtle sponge-painted technique, or you can simply roll the paint over the...
Glinting in the lights are the brass fixtures of the near-perfectly preserved fireplace. An albino Galathea crab crawls over it. Nearby are the remains of a divan and a writing desk. The Dog crosses the ruins of the once elegant room toward another DOOR. It squeezes through the doorframe...