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How To: Use acrylic house paint

Tim Carter demonstrates why acrylic house paint is one to consider for your home. Tim points out how the painting process is and should be the cheapest part of home remodleing, but if you use the wrong paint you will be repainting too soon. The video uses an exterior house paint which contains both urethane and acrylic polymers.

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: Stain wood furniture

A good stain and varnish can add shine and luster to any piece of wood furniture. Check out these simple steps for staining wood. You will need a painter drop cloth, 2 or 3 1 inch foam brushes, fine grit sandpaper, tack cloth, couple of towels or rags, oil base wood stain and oil base satin varnish.

How To: Make paint smell good

Can new paint smell good? How to de-funk your paint. Add a cap full of either vanilla or lemon extract. Remember though that the fumes are still there so be sure you have the room well vented. Make paint smell good.

How To: Preserve a paint brush overnight

If you are not done with your paint project and you don't want to totally clean up, wrap your brush, with paint on it, in a cellophane wrap. Make sure it is sealed tight and put in the refrigerator. You can keep it in the refrigerator 10 to 12 hours. When ready to use, remove from the frig, remove wrap and start working. Preserve a paint brush overnight.

How To: Stop that paint can drip

Say goodbye to that drip. Keep the paint in the can. Does the groove of the paint can get filled with paint when you pour the paint out into a paint tray? Here is a tip what to do to stop that drip. Take a nail and hammer a couple of holes in the groove of the paint can. When the paint gets into the groove, it will drip back down into the bucket. Stop that paint can drip.

How To: Paint using a roller

Tim Carter demonstrates a few simple tricks when using paint rollers. Tim Carter also talks about putting the right amount of paint on a wall surface. These interior painting techniques will help with that professional finish.

How To: Make dried flowers

Let's say someone sent you a beautiful bouquet of flowers and you would like them to last forever. This is possible if you dry them. Learn 3 ways to dry your flowers on this video. Air. Air plus Silica. Heat. We wish About would spend more time on this important task.

How To: Paint a living room

In this video series, professional painter Grady Johnson teaches how to paint the living rrom in your house. Grady covers how to pick paint, what tools and materials are needed to paint a house, how to clear a room, how to lay drop cloth, how to cut in and roll walls and ceilings, how to caulk baseboards, how to spackle walls, and more.

How To: Install base and shoe molding

In this video clip, our expert Tim Eaton, will explain the essentials of base molding, helping you understand the uses for it, as well as how to cut the wood, measure it, and install with nail guns. Learn how to cut the corner pieces, how to use a compressor and nail gun, and tips for applying inside and outside corner molding pieces correctly.

How To: Install flooring in your basement

In this series of video clips you’ll learn how to install new flooring in your basement, including tips on how to prepare your existing basement floor for the installation process, the equipment and supplies you’ll need to install your new floor, and the various flooring options available. Our expert will demonstrate how to spread adhesive and apply vinyl flooring evenly, how to mix mud and apply grout for ceramic flooring, and measure and set ceramic tile correctly. Watch these free video cl...

How To: Make your own curtains

In these video clips you’ll learn how to make your own curtains. Expert artist and fashion designer Lindsay Sanders demonstrates the process of making window treatments composed of a valence and panels in easy to follow steps. She discusses the types and styles of valences and panels that you can make, and offers tips on marking and measuring your windows and fabric. She then demonstrates how to hem casings for the rods and sew tabs for hanging the panel. The process is easy and makes a great...

How To: Decorate a loft without spending a lot of money

In this video series, let Denise Robinson show you some inexpensive ways to decorate your loft apartment. She shows you how to create a beautiful living room, dining room, office space, and bedroom. By adding simple things like window treatments, colorful rugs, and accent lights, you can completely change the look and feel of your loft apartment. Through her advice, you can save money and energy in decorating your loft. So, what are you waiting for? Learn how you can re-decorate loft apartmen...

How To: Decorate with flea market finds

In this series of informative videos, you will learn how to find flea market finds to use in home decoration. Flea market events are often crowded with people and crafts, so knowing what to look for is imperative. In the video titled “About Flea Markets,” you will learn more about the general idea and practices included in the flea market experience. Learn how to and whether bartering is appropriate in different flea market situations. Get tips on dealing with vendors and finding the right pr...

How To: Hang a picture

In this series of video clips, expert interior designer Craig Hale demonstrates how to properly hang a picture or other wall décor. You’ll learn what sorts of tools and drywall anchors you’ll need, as well as several design tips, including how to hang art at eye level, how to create a color scheme for multiple frames, and how to group various sizes of wall hangings in vertical, symmetrical and asymmetrical design schemes. Craig shows you various techniques for hanging plates, sconces and othe...

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