Faucets, door handles, knobs, and pulls—these often-overlooked items in your home see a lot of action, but rarely get deep cleaned or shined up. Here’s how to clean household hardware to get every piece gleaming like new! How to Clean Doorknobs, Handles, and Locks Whether you live in...
I decided I didn’t want to muck up the inside of my lock with spray paint, so I used a spare house key to block the spray from getting into the lock (while allowing me to access the rest of the knob). I didn’t push the key all the way in for fear that the top of the ke...
' agrees Alexandra Azat, founder ofPlaster & Patina. 'Here, [above] we painted the crown base and casings inDe Nimes from Farrow & Ball, but the extra special touch was carrying the baseboard up to 18" utilizing a simple classic panel molding and paint. By painting the baseboard up to t...
It’s pretty tough to make a good paint color decision by looking at digitally printed color strips. It’s important to see larger samples of the real paint in your space. I used to do this by getting a small sample of paint and brushing two coats of it on a foam board that I coul...
Remove all handles and knobs, and store them in a Ziploc bag if you plan to reuse them. Label doorsaccording to what is inside. I usedFrogTape which was perfect since I was moving the tape often. Remove cabinet doors and cabinet door hardware (hinges).If you plan to reuse them, save...
Think of it as your go-to word. However, using only "cabinets" might feel a bit generic. To paint a more detailed picture, consider the style and material. Style matters: Think about the overall look you're going for. Are we talking sleek and modern, rustic and charm...
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