How to Design a Bathroom on a Budget The neutral colors of the walls, counters, and cabinets appeal to most buyers, making this bathroom good for resale. Inch for inch, the bathroom is the most expensive room in the house to remodel, largely because of the variety of skilled labor requi...
To remove old deck stains from the wood, you have to use a deck stripper. A quality deck stripper will break up and soften any old stain allowing it to be washed away. Below, I will break down the 3 most common deck finishes we see when stripping a deck. Semi-Transparent Oil-Based ...
Over the years, groups of doomsday preppers have come together to await the highly expected doomsday. However, these preppers are a minority. Most people in our society view them as alarmists and attention seekers. The preppers are not affected by such sentiments, as each of them has his or ...
It’s not important to match the countertops and cabinets exactly to your rug. You want your kitchen to compliment your rug and you don’t need to be over the top to do so. The best size for a rug you’re planning to place below the sink is 6 inches longer than the length of the...
Steps to Make the Wooden Clock Learn how to make a wooden clock with our step-by-step guide below: 1. Cutting and Preparing the Wood Start by selecting scrap wood pieces that are three centimeters wide. You'll need enough pieces to make ten strips that can be joined to form a 30-cent...
I wanted un-lacquered brass, but they were sold out. I didn’t want to wait, so I opted for the bright brass and aged them myself to tone the brass down down a bit. Here is the link to the post onhow to age brass. I made chalk paint using thecalcium carbonate powder recipeto ...
Cabinets, Doors and Trim –Use Sherwin Williams Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel. This paint has the built in sealer and it does not yellow. It is perfect for high traffic areas that need to be wiped down. Paneling–Use Sherwin Williams Emerald Acrylic Latex paint. ...
I’m in a new home and in the dining area I have painted the walls yellow and have set down a floor rug (Laurent Collection, Design: Kubala), which is predominantly teal with blends of magenta, light orange and white. I am not sure what color of curtains to purchase. At first, I ...
Short stories are often a fiction writer’s first introduction to writing, but they can be frustrating to write and difficult to master. How do you fit everything that makes a great story into something so short? And then, once you do finish a short story you’re proud of, what do you...
Our former home had wood tone trim and in order for it not to stand out too much, I usually used a yellow-undertoned white. Here, it took me a bit of time to get used to the different light (especially in the LR and master BR both west facing) compared to our former north -faci...