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How To: Install cabinet doors in your kitchen
If you want to renovate a kitchen easily, one of the best options is to keep your existing cabinets and either paint or stain them. This can save you a ton of money. But of course in order to do this, you'll have to remove the cabinet doors.
How To: Wrap a stainless steel foil around a bathroom vanity
If you're looking for your bathroom to be a bit more shiny, you might want to look into installing a stainless steel vanity. If you don't have the money to buy it, you can easily cover your existing one using a foil that gives off the look of stainless steel.
How To: Easily remove wallpaper
In order to remove wallpaper easily, you will need the following: a scoring tool, liquid concentrate, and a putty knife.
How To: Make your own Hello Kitty princess mirror
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make a Hello Kitty princess mirror. The materials required for this project are: epoxy glue, tweezers, pendants, gems and a plain mirror. If the mirror has a logo, you can remove it by rubbing over it with some nail polish remover. Begin by mixing the epoxy. Then stick the Hello Kitty pendant and a pearl heart on the top cover of the mirror. Use a stick to apply the glue and tweezers to place the heart on the mirror cover. This video will benefit t...
How To: Make a fall wreath
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a fall wreath for a door. First, find a basic wreath that has no decorations on it. Next, add leaves onto the wreath, around the entire circle, but don't fill it in the entire way. Now, add on fall leaves to the wreath with a hot glue gun or with pins if that is easier for you. If you need to cut the flowers, cut them from the base not from the stem, or you will have to purchase new flowers. After this, the final step is to add some fall flowers that mat...
How To: Make a Japanese screen
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a Japanese screen. First, cut your wood out and sand it down. Then, use a corner clamp to drill a hole in and screw the different sides together. Also use wood glue to help stick the pieces of wood together. Once your frame is assembled, sand the corners of it. Next, you will stain the wood with black Japan wood stain. You will only have to put one or two coats of this on, because the color is so dark. Now score notches onto the wood to allow your screen...
How To: Install ceiling panels and tiles in your home
If you already have a dropped ceiling in your basement, but it needs a bit of sprucing up, this tutorial should help. If you're looking to change up the ceiling that might resemble an office, then you can do so easily.
How To: Fix curling wallpaper seams
Some people hate wallpaper, but some people love it inside their homes. Those that do will eventually have to deal with wallpaper that will lose it's attachment. It will eventually bubble and curl. Curling wallpaper seams ruin the decorative effect of wallpaper. Eliminate the ugly signs of aging wallpaper with these steps.
How To: Design a safe kitchen
Home accidents. It's up to you to protect your family… your children… from accidents in the home. And there's one place that seems to get the most attention when dealing with safety concerns… The kitchen is one of the busiest, most accident-prone rooms in the house. Design a kitchen that will keep your family and guests safe.
How To: Make a cool looking draft stopper
If you are looking to create something that will keep the cold air out and the warm air in, a draft stopper may be a good idea. It's a great alternative to buying weatherstripping and can be made from scratch in your home.
How To: Choose the right picture hanger for your drywall
When hanging a picture up on the wall, it's important to know exactly which is the right size for your wall. Choosing too small of a picture hanger can result in it being lost in the wall, while it being too big can result in an ugly looking hole.
How To: Change out an old, dirty toilet seat
They may not be one of the prettiest or nicest smelling things around, but toilet seats are important in any home. Not only do they make a toilet useable, but it helps keep certain things away from you and the surrounding area.
How To: Paint your hope easily with tips from Martha Stewart
Painting your home can be a nightmare, involving lots of pre-planning, the perfect paint selection, sectioning unpainted areas with painter's tape, etc.
How To: Give your boring old couch a sofa makeover
In this clip, learn how to stitch super simple items like bedsheets and use them as covers for your worn out sofa cushions. If your couch is looking dingy and old, follow along and give it a facelift. This quick fix will take less than five minutes per cushion and you will give you entire room a whole new look!
How To: Apply epoxy sealer to your garage floor
Some people may not realize it, but epoxy can do wonders to a garage floor. Not only does it make it more sturdier, but it makes it much safer for people to work in by offering a slip free finish. This tutorial will show you how to apply an epoxy sealer to your garage floor today. It can be an easy project to complete, but requires time and dedication. So good luck and enjoy!
How To: Select the right wall color for your room
Choosing which paint is right for your room, is easier than it is today than in the past. Instead of just using paint swatches to help determine what color your room should be, buying paint samples from the store is a great way to see quick results. There are some other methods, too, when trying to select the right wall color for your room, so check out the video to find out more. Enjoy!
How To: Choose the best paint finish for you and your room
You may not realize it, but choosing the right paint finish for any room in your home is just as important as the choosing the right color. The right finish can do wonders for a room and make life easier for you and others. So in this quick video tutorial, you'll be finding out the differences between the finishes and which is best for you. Good luck and enjoy!
How To: Easily decorate your home using outdoor urns
Decorating a space can be a time consuming and frustrating experience for any homeowner or decorator. But once everything comes together, it makes all the pain worth it. In this tutorial, you'll find out some helpful tips for decorating the outside of your home using outdoor urns. So check it out and good luck!
How To: Decorate a festive mantel in your home
During Christmas time, mantels are a great place to hang small trinkets and ornaments on. But how do would you get a good idea of decorating one. Well, in this tutorial, you'll find out from home and fashion designer, Tracy Porter, how to decorate a festive mantel in your home. So good luck and enjoy!
How To: Decorate your home's windows with vintage curtains
Decorating your home can be difficult for any first time home buyer. It requires patience, a good eye, and an idea of what kind of style(s) that you want to incorporate into your home. In this video tutorial, you'll be focusing on your windows and how to cover them using vintage curtains. So good luck and enjoy!
How To: Decorate sitting areas in your home
Decorating your home with a bunch of small trinkets and collectibles, can add a certain touch. Sitting rooms or areas are perfect places to store and keep these items. So in this video tutorial, you'll find out how to decorate those sitting areas in your home using certain items. So good luck and enjoy!
How To: Decorate your wall with great family treasures
For some, this may be considered a "London" wall, but to others it's a wall that has some of the most important pieces of family treasures and art hanging on it. This tutorial will give you some tips on how to decorate your wall easily. Things like children pictures, art, and trophies can hang on this wall. So good luck and enjoy!
How To: Remove wallpaper with enzyme spray and a putty knife
Wallpaper is totally outdated, isn't it? Have you ever moved into a new house and decided - yikes - this wallpaper HAS to go? We have all been there and in this tutorial, Lucky Larson will show you exactly how to get rid of those icky flowers or ugly stripes. Lucky uses enzyme spray and a simple putty knife to remove the paper in the easiest way possible.
How To: Make your own cork board on a budget with real corks
In this video, learn how to make a cool, homemade corkboard for little to no cost. All you need is a hot glue gun, real wine corks and a board. This super simple board will look great no matter where you hang it and can hold onto pins, notes, photos and anything else you need a place to display.
How To: Make your own DIY chalkboard and organize your home
Do you have tons of post-its and scraps of paper lying around? Is it overwhelming to sift through layers of papers just to find the newest note? If you have this problem, worry no more! In this tutorial, you will learn how to create your very own DIY chalkboard so that you can organize your notes and get rid of all the clutter!
How To: Make your own DIY wall decal with contact paper
In this video, Elizabeth Gleeson shows you how to make a super cheap and easy wall decal using contact paper from your local supermarket or WalMart. This is a great way to save money and get creative while adding style and substance to your home.
How To: Update your kitchen for cheap
This quick informational tutorial, gives you some tips for transforming your old kitchen into something new and improved. You'll find out how different lighting can help create a better mood for the area, how certain faucets can be used to wash dishes and fruits and veggies, as well as find the right kind of flooring of countertop. So check it out and see if you agree with The Home Depot. Enjoy!
How To: Install ceramic tile in your home
Installing ceramic tiles to your house is an easy way to add character. Many tiles come in a beautiful earthy pattern that looks great in kitchens and bathrooms. In this tutorial, you'll find out how you can add this great flooring to your home today. So check it out and good luck!
How To: Paint a home's interior walls
Painting may sound like a tough task, but in fact is really easy to do. Yes it's hard work, but in the end, you're left a beautiful looking room that makes your home feel more welcoming. In this tutorial, you'll find out how to paint a home's interior walls. It's something that can be done in less than a day so good luck and enjoy!
How To: Install a replacement window in your home
Renovating your home can bring new life into an old space. There are many areas to focus on when you're renovating your home. One of the best areas involves the windows. Many windows from the past, aren't as energy efficient and don't hold as much cold or warm air as the new ones today. So in this video tutorial series, you'll find out how to install replacement windows in your home today. It's a diffitul task that requires time and patience, but will result in a beautiful window in the end. ...
How To: Paint door and window trim
Painting a room can be an easy and quick way to add some character to any room. When painting a room, many people tend to paint the trim another color. This tutorial will show you how to properly paint the trim and make sure your painted walls are untouched. Good luck and enjoy!
How To: Properly paint your home using a roller brush
Owning a home can be a great accomplishment for many men and women. Once you own it, you can do almost anything you want with it, even give it a new paint job. Now, painting is a fun and easy way to customize rooms in your home that may lack character, but it can be a tough job. This tutorial, presented by Lowes, will help show you how to properly paint your room using a roller brush and the right equipment. So good luck and try to stay clean. Enjoy!
How To: Make a really cool lamp out of string
In this tutorial, learn how to make a very cool new lamp for your home. This string pendant lamp is so much fun, people will think you spent a ton of money on it, when in reality you can create it for less than ten bucks.
How To: Remove acoustic popcorn ceiling
Get rid of that outdated popcorn ceiling without having to hire a professional! In this video, Acoustic Removed demonstrates the acoustic popcorn ceiling removal procedure. Get the look you want for inside your home with guidance from experts.
How To: Tile a bathroom floor with the Home Depot
Wanting to re-tile a bedroom but don't have the cash to spend to hire a professional? You can tile yourself! In this Home Depot instructional, learn how to install 12 x 12 inch sheets mosaics on a bathroom floor. Mosaic tiles can be installed individually or pre-mounted on mesh-backed sheets.
How To: Put up a plaster ceiling
Doing some DIY-style renovations on your home? How about that ceiling? Need to retouch or put up a plaster ceiling? In this Storyteller video, learn about the nuts n bolts of putting up a plast ceiling and how to go about accomplishing this with your own two hands!
How To: Install a ceiling medallion in your home
If you're looking to add a bit of something to your home, you may have to just look up. In this video the people at HGTV are talking about installing a ceiling medallion. It's a great way to add character to your home and gives off a more sophisticated look. So check out this tutorial on how to install one. Enjoy! Install a ceiling medallion in your home.
How To: Use towel folding techniques to improve your bathroom
If you're looking for ways to improve the look of your bathroom, the answer may lay in the towels. Although some may think it's dumb, folding your towels a certain way can help improve the style of your bathroom and give off a sense of being clean. This tutorial will give you some adivce on how to achieve a clean look. Enjoy! Use towel folding techniques to improve your bathroom.
How To: Make a slip-free rug for your home
If you have laminate flooring, the great thing about it can be the cleanup and the look it brings to a home. But a disadvantage to having laminate flooring is that is tends to be slippery. This video tutorial will show you how to make your favorite rug slip-free using some easy to use material. Good luck and enjoy! Make a slip-free rug for your home.
How To: Install a kitchen tile backsplash
A kitchen is one of the most, if not the most, used areas of the house. Many people, young and old, venture here to find nourishment for their bodies. So, it's important to have a kitchen that not only works well, but looks great as well. Adding a tile backsplash is a great option and can help the inside of your kitchen tremendously. this video tutorial will show you just how to do it. Good luck and enjoy! Install a kitchen tile backsplash.