Hot Interior Design How-Tos
How To: Make roman columns out of plaster & kitty litter
To make roman columns, ideal to create space between door and living room. Materials required :
How To: Easily Replace a Damaged Laminate Floor Plank
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 Sweet $5 Bar Stool Using Wooden Dowels & Concrete
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.
How To: Hide screw holes with wood plugs
There are a number of ways to deal with screw holes that are visible. You can buy some wood buttons and put them in the holes. You put a little wood glue in the hole and then tap the wood buttons into the holes using a hammer. This is a decorative solution to cover up screw holes. If you want to completely cover up the holes completely put a plug cutter on your drill and cut a plug out of a piece of wood that matches the wood that the hole is in. Take the plug put a little glue on it and tap ...
How To: Steam remove paint
John Leeke demonstrates using steam to remove heavy paint build up from wood surfaces in this five minute video. Steam paint removal softens the paint film so it can be more easily scraped away. It works well with the heavy paint buildup commonly found on the exterior of older buildings during house restoration and historic preservation projects.
How To: Preserve your lampshades
This video is from FusionNW.com - Fusion: All about the Northwest home. In this video we learn some tips about preserving your lampshades. Bea Searles from Naomi's Lampshades & Lamps joins us to give us some advice. Lampshades come all wrapped in plastic and you may be tempted to leave the plastic on because you think it will protect your lampshade. But, actually, you always want to take that off, because the plastic holds the heat in and, while you think you're helping them, you're actually ...
How To: Install floating glass wall shelving in your home
Glass shelves add a elegant beauty to your home, but imagine how much more elegant and sleek they would look if they were simply floating against the wall. Floating glass shelves are the innovative way to create stylish wall arrangements.
How To: Install carpet transition trim between vinyl & carpet
Mark Donovan shows how to install carpet transition trim between vinyl and carpet flooring. A new transition strip can be placed over an existing strip to both dress up and freshen up the look of the doorway. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to install a carpet transition strip between vinyl and carpeted flooring.
How To: Hang Curtains Without Making Holes in the Wall
For anyone who lives in a space that may frown upon making holes in the walls, or for anyone who may not want to take on such a task, there's a simple alternative to hanging curtains or drapes. And the answer is brilliantly simple.
How To: Create an Entryway Using Ikea Billy Bookcases
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!
How To: Install a Hanging Room Divider - IKEA KVARTAL
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 d...
How To: Tile a kitchen floor with a border
In this video, we learn how to tile a kitchen floor with a border. First, you need to remove the flooring that is currently on the ground and sweep it clean. After this, lay down the paste and then the filling for the middle of it on top of the paste. Make sure this is pressed down firmly, then lay down the white paste on top of it. From here, you will be able to la down the tiles in a pattern that will make all of them line up together. Place the border around the sides and you will be finis...
How To: Mount a full-length mirror on a door
In this video, Mark Donovan shows us how to mount a mirror on a door. First, take the mirror and position it the height you want it located. Then, mark the top with a pencil and make sure the mirror lines up with lines on the door and it's in the center. Now, screw in the door attachments in the thickest part of the mirror. Attach the mirror and screw the screws so that the mirror is completely secure. Now, you can hammer in the screws to make sure they are completely attached to the door and...
How To: Remove vinyl wallpaper without a scoring tool
This video by WallpaperOnWalls shows you how to remove a paperback vinyl wallpaper without using a scoring tool. Although the use of the scoring tool is common practice the tool is not always necessary and these tools might cause damage to your walls. To easily remove the front of the wall paper use the wallpaper wetting agent and remove the wallpaper coating as shown. Wet the wallpaper backing with the wallpaper removal pump sprayer and wetting agent as shown and leave standing as recommende...
How To: Remove bits and pieces of wallpaper
Here are instructions on removing wallpaper bits and pieces. You will need: a circular electric sander and a microfiber clothe. Simply place the microfiber clothe over the electric sander. Begin to move your way over and across the wall. Much as you would if you were painting; moving up and down and diagonally. Adjust the microfiber clothe as necessary - it may wiggle around as you glide across the wall. You will notice quite a dramatic difference after finishing. Doing this saves a lot of time.
How To: Create sunken or recessed ceiling panels
Want to turn an old ceiling into something new? Why not try a sunken or recessed ceiling look? Otherwise known as a coffered ceiling, create a more spacious feeling enviornment with this ceiling tutorial hosted by DIY home guru Ron Hazleton.
How To: Camouflage switch plates
Are your looking at switch plates and outlet covers that do not match your newly renovated kitchen or bathroom? Learn how to camouflage switch plates and outlet covers in this free home decor video series.
How To: Reupholster the seat cushion of a chair
Want to try your hand at reupholstering a seat cushion? This breezy how-to video will take you the reupholstery process from start to finish as well as inform you of everything you'll need for a succesful project. Watch this video to learn how to rejuvinate your antique chairs.
How To: Install interlocking panels over a concrete floor
Tim Carter shows how to install OSB interlocking panels over a concrete floor. This quick and temporary solution provides a great subfloor to help your basement remodeling.
How To: Hang a coat rack on a brick wall
Andrew explains all the details of hanging a coat rack. He teaches you how to hang a coat rack on a brick wall. This video shows you an easy 5 step process and can be useful if you're hanging other things on brick Hang a coat rack on a brick wall.
How To: Make Knotted Coasters
Macrame Tablecloth, Coaster Tutorial - square within square pattern. Table Mats & Table decorations. Home decorating ideas.
How To: Make Colorful Ice Candles
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.
How To: Make Your Own Chalk Paint
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.
How To: Christmas Tree Tutorial
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: Macrame Snowflake with Beads
How to make a macrame snowflake with beads - easy tutorial. To make this snowflake you only need to know a square knot.
How To: Easy Snowflake Tutorial
How to make a snowflake - easy tutorial. To make this snowflake you only need to know a square knot.
How To: Make Easy Macrame Owl - Wall Hanger Tutorial
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.
How To: Make a Macrame Wall Hanger
In this video tutorial you can see how to make macrame wall hanger.
How To: Mandala Flower in Macramé
This textile Mandala flower is created using the macramé technique.
How To: Make a Round Coasters
Macrame Tutorial - Learn How to Make a Round Colorful Coasters..
How To: Make a Dry Erase Calendar for the New Year 2014
The new year is just around the corner so it is the perfet time to make an easy DIY calendar that will keep you organized on 2014!
How To: Make a Wall Art with Recycled Toilet Paper Rolls
Video: . 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.
How To: Make a No-Sew Pillow Cover
Video: . This DIY room decor tutorial is super easy and the final result is very girly and polished.
How To: Make a Christmas Wreath in Macrame Style
This is not a tutorial, but only an idea how to make a Christmas wreath in Macrame style. You can do this is very different ways.
How To: Make Macrame STAR Ornament
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..
How To: Make Macrame ANGEL Decoration
Cute Macrame Angel - decoration for Christmas Tree. Handmade ornament ideas. Can be used as a keychain.
How To: This DIY Concrete Cheeseboard Will Make You Hungry
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's no arguing that they look incredible, but this particular set will run you $20-80 per piece, which adds up quite a bit. If you don't want to spend that much cash, it's really simple to make your own elegant-looking concrete cheeseboard. Rebecca on A Daily Something made this b...
How To: Make Sleek & Super Simple Drink Coasters Using Concrete & Plastic Cups
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. All you need is a box of quick set concrete, some plastic cups, sandpaper, and felt if you want to line the bottoms. The process is simple—just mix up the concrete in the cups, let it set, remove it, and sand down any rough e...
How To: Hang a Picture or Mirror on Drywall
Step 1: Drywall Picture Hook Step 2: How to Hang a Picture or Mirror on Drywall
How To: Old Plastic Soda Bottle + Concrete Mix = Sweet DIY Hanging Pendant Lamp
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.