After finishing up your paint job, you're going to want to clean the paint of your brushes and rollers to save money on replacement. Depending on the paint you used, either oil-based or water-based, you're going to need either water or turpentine to clean off the paint. Watch this video home improvement tutorial and learn how to clean paint off of paint brushes and rollers.
See how to make homemade "ice" candles out of taper candles (or wax flakes). Cut up the taper candles, heat them until melted, then pour into a container lined with ice (chipped ice, not cubes) with the wick dangling in from above. The ice will create an interesting design in the candle.
If you're a big fan of home improvement, then you've you've probably painted a wall or item in your day. Not only can it get expensive, it's also time consuming, and very often just plain boring. Waiting for paint to dry so that you can add another coat is, well…like waiting for paint to dry.
Laminate floor planks look beautiful and add elegance to a home. However, if a plank gets damaged, it detracts from the beauty of the flooring. Do you call in a professional and pay tons of money to replace the plank? Thankfully, no. There actually is an easy way to replace a damaged laminate plank if you are ready to spend some time and have a little bit of patience.
How to Make a Macrame Christmas Tree with Beads. This tree can be a good gift for New Year's or Christmas eve. You can use it as a Christmas tree decorations.
How to Make Easy Macrame Owl - Wall Hanger Tutorial. You can use this Owl as a Wall Hanger or a Necklace. Changing the string sizes, you can make a bigger or a smaller owl.
So inspired by some pictures on Pinterest I decided to make my own toilet paper roll wall art. I hope you like the tutorial and If you didn't already know this amazing idea I hope you feel inspired by this video.
This unique hand made star ornament can be used as a tree ornament. They look lovely hanging in a window, on a door or somewhere else.. This Macrame pattern is flexible and you can make it in different sizes.. If you want it can be used as a keychain or other purposes..
Concrete decor has been popular as of late, and the newest trend is dinnerware. At the London Design Festival last week, designer Vidó Nóri debuted a gorgeous new collection of geometric serving trays and bowls.
There are tons of materials you can use to make your own coasters, from wine corks to old magazines, but something as basic as concrete can look surprisingly sleek. These DIY concrete coasters by Blair over on Man Made DIY look great and are super cheap and easy to make.
If you need to hang a picture, art, or a mirror on drywall, between the wall studs, try using this great picture hook. It holds up to 121 lbs of weight and is really easy to use.
When I think about about concrete, I usually picture a bunch of hairy bros whistling at attractive women walking across the street from their worksite. Have I ever actually witnessed this? Not really. That's just what comes to mind.
If you can think of a piece of junk, someone has probably found a way to turn it into a lamp. Granted, sometimes the result is more functional than beautiful, but DIY lighting is probably one of the most versatile projects you can take on.
Small studio apartment decorating can be challenging, especially when it comes to creating separate zones and keeping clutter at bay. In this video, you'll see how to create an entryway using Ikea Billy bookcases and natural jute grasscloth. This bookcase room divider serves many functions, including separating the bedroom from the rest of the space, and providing extra storage, crucial to organizing small spaces. And best of all, you can take your bookcase wall with you when you move out!
Frustrated with a bedroom closet that doesn't work for you? You're not alone, and you don't have to live with it the way it is! In this episode, a renter's closet gets a makeover so she can have easy access to everything and have more hanging space. Taking the sliding doors off and getting rid of the shelf above the rod opens up all sorts of possibilities, including adding a double hanging rod. You'll see how easy it is to organize your bedroom closet to maximize the space, all on a budget.
In this episode, see how to decorate a small balcony to add livable square footage to your apartment by installing a reed fence, and making a bench out of a few plastic storage containers and plywood. There's even room to include a balcony garden with a raised planter. These balcony decorating ideas can also be used for small patios and decks and will inspire you to create your very own outdoor oasis.
Do you like everything about your apartment, except for that unsightly ceiling light fixture? No need to replace it, just cover it up with a DIY drum shade – it will instantly give your room a more sophisticated and personalized look. See how easy it is to make a customized drum shade that will fit any décor, all with inexpensive and easily sourced materials. This is do it yourself lighting on a budget that's perfect for renters and anyone looking for a quick upgrade to their lighting fixtures.
Whether you own or rent, it's not always easy to decorate a studio apartment to keep the bed out of sight. In this episode, you'll see how to divide a studio apartment with an IKEA KVARTAL system. Panels, curtains and art hanging from the ceiling tracks give the illusion of a wall, creating a separate living room that's easy to open up anytime. All it takes is a few simple tricks and you'll see what an easy project this is for decorating a studio apartment or any space that could use a room...
Welcome! Today I would like to share a few hints about picking the right color. So, if you do not know what color your today's outfit should be or your or which color you should choose for your room walls, please follow my suggestions.
The space you live in says a lot about you. It reflects on not only your personality, interests, and beliefs, but your state of mind as well. Maybe you’re in a slump. Or maybe your room doesn’t accurately reflect you. Or maybe you just want to liven up your living space. Either way, the beginning of change is extrinsic. In other words, by changing your surroundings you could very possibly create a real positive change for yourself. As the old saying goes, a tidy space reflects a tidy mind. So...
Looking for some new furniture? Don't know what to do with that small corner in the living room? Do you need more room for storing and organizing, but that tiny gap of space gives you no real freedom of choice?
Custom Carpet Care: Carpet the right treatment for each material. Carpets are made from natural fibers or chemical. About 90 percent will be released in Europe or curly synthetic medium. But even if the carpets are gaining ground in particular, natural wool carpets. Based on the material of the floor is divided into three main categories. Carpet Care person at a glance:Carpet Cleaning personalized attention to the needs of each mat material: animal fibersCustom Carpet (In french: tapis...
How to properly measure a room to determine the size of the carpet you should buy. We also give advice on choosing the right model or tapis sur mesure (custom rugs)for your room.How to measure a room to determine the overall size you need: For living rooms, family rest rooms and houses, all their furniture in which he believes is best for the environment. Measure the open space on the sofa and chairs, making sure that when you sit, your feet should be on the carpet. No "float" a carpet in a...
We have many varieties of carpets, with a wide variety of colors, designs, sizes. So why do we go for custom rugs? The answer is simple. Everyone has their own taste to decorate your home. Everyone has different options. No home is the same as the other. That's why we go for custom rugs(In French: tapis sur mesure). Customers who gives us the manufacturer, what we want, in terms of coloring agent, manufacturer's design, or marketing etc. of the requirements and prepare what we want.
Custom rugs [ This word is known in french as tapis sur mesure ] can make room in the house will look different than the others. They are different because they can adapt as you wish to search. You can also get the right colors and custom details you want.With custom rugs, you can get the size you need for the parts of your home. You can live in a house where the carpets (tapis) regularly makes it look dull and unattractive. Want good size rug to complement the size of the room.There are...
If you have never bought custom carpet or Tapis personnalisé before it can be difficult to know where to start. How much should you spend? And 'strong enough for your choice? Comfortable? Color is used to encrypt or show stains? Tapis personnalisé is a French word of custom carpet.If you have never bought carpet before it can be difficult to identify where to start. What is the right amount to spend? Are the carpets to be strong enough? Comfortable? Enough to hide a dark tea and wine stains?...
stickers can be applied to virtually anything; T-shirts, signs and vehicles, just to name a few. Vinyl decal stickers are what catch your eye in the window of the store fronts as you pass by. Whether you are making vinyl decal stickers for fun or have chosen it as a profession, knowing how to properly design and apply the vinyl decal stickers is essential to the quality of the finished product.
This step by step guide will show you how to install a towel bar in your bathroom to add design as well as creating organization. Brent shows you a fast and simple way to get the job done.
There’s no reason to feel like you are living in the past in your home. If you’ve recently bought an older home, or are trying to redecorate, these simple tips can help you freshen up your home!
If there’s one thing I hate to see when I go into a newly purchased or remodeled home, it’s a naked window! During your next home improvement project, make sure you don’t forget to provide intimacy for yourself and your family by choosing an appropriate window treatment. If you’re like I was twenty years ago, you might have a little trouble figuring out the best solution for you and your home, so here are some suggestions to get you started.
When choosing window treatments for your new home or renovation project, it’s often difficult to determine what color your pieces should be. Should they be a neutral addition to the room, or pack a punch of color? I think it’s safe to say that curtains and shades are openly accepted and appreciated in a variety of colors. For the purpose of the article, let’s make things a little more difficult and talk about how to determine what color your shutters should be.
Mildew can be the bane of a beautiful exterior paint job, marring its appearance even when the paint is otherwise in good shape. And while there's no way to guarantee that mildew won't eventually rear its ugly head on any home exterior, there are ways to fight it. Here are six steps you can take to combat the problem:
Matting a picture helps it look professional, and is a necessary step if you want to frame it yourself. If you have a frame that is too large for the picture, but you love it anyway, matting will help fill it all out.
So you have a picture you're dying to get up on the wall, but don't want to risk hanging it crooked. This video is your answer! Learn a few tips and tricks to make sure that every picture you hang is perfectly straight and level.
Get the hardwood look in your home! Floating vinyl plank flooring is easy to install, easier than tile or carpet. It's also fairly inexpensive! This video shows you the best way to install this versatile flooring in any room in your house.
Wallpaper is so retro, but what if you want to add a little bit of extra color to a room? Wall decals are the answer! They're a great idea for renters or people who cannot make other permanent changes to their home.
Before you fall in love with "Brilliant Blue", "Gauche Green", or any other paint color, check to see if any local authority restricts the colors you can use. This is especially important if you live in an historic area, newer subdivision, or townhouse community. It's not uncommon to find a list of "approved" colors in these types of neighborhoods.
It's easy to create eye-catching window treatments with draping waterfall valances. So easy, in fact, that this home decorating how-to can present a complete overview of the process in two and a half minutes. For all of the details, and to learn how to style a draping waterfall valance yourself, take a look!
Most home interior painters, professional and ameteur alike, rely on painter's tape to get around edges without splattering paint everywhere. But painter's tape allows for little air bubbles to form, meaning paint can easily seep below and ruin your work.
If you've ever embarked on a room makeover mission all by your onesie (or with a nice buddy), then you know that when it comes to repainting a room, you generally have a lot of paint left over in your roller that you don't know what to do with.
