Friday, February 27, 2009

Basement Plumbing Options

Installing water fixtures in the basement can be a difficult task. Basement bathrooms and water fixtures can increase the functionality of y...

Painting A Metal Lamp Base

Make over a metal lamp with a dramatic paint color. A metal base lamp can last indefinitely, with the occasional rewire. Aside from wiring...

Thursday, February 26, 2009

A Diy Plugin Swag Chandelier

Add light to the dining room with a swag chandelier. Hanging swag chandeliers is a creative solution for anyone wishing to have removable li...

Install A Tbar Bracket In A Suspended Ceiling

A grid forms the structure for suspended ceilings . A ceiling tile fits into each grid opening. Most suspended ceilings hang four to six i...

Rewire A Lamp With Tight Corners

Rewiring a lamp may be necessary to repair a broken lamp. Rewiring a lamp with tight corners can be a challenge, but it's not impossible...

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Asian Bathroom Decor Ideas

Asian Bathroom Decor Ideas Asian bathroom themes are almost as diverse as the bathrooms they are created in. Themes range from rich and rom...

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Armstrong Metal Ceiling Care & Maintenance

Metal ceilings are becoming a fast favorite in new construction. Offering sleek appearance, optimal acoustic properties and ease of maintena...

Armstrong Drop Ceiling Tile Installation

The Armstrong Company, known for its flooring, windows and doors, also provides ceiling options. A drop ceiling, also known as a suspended c...

Paint A Room With High Ceilings

Use a roller extension pole to access high ceilings. Most any amateur do-it-yourselfer knows apply a coat of fresh paint to an ordinary room...

Friday, February 20, 2009

Clean False Eyelashes

Clean False Eyelashes False eyelashes are a fun and easy way to add length and volume to your natural lashes. Celebrities, stage performers...

Decorate A Half Bathroom

A powder room is small in size, but there's no reason it can't be big on style. This guest bathroom, containing just a toilet and si...

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Simple Ceiling Ideas

A simple design can dramatically change the look of a ceiling. Although it may seem like a non-descript part of a room, ceilings can be just...

Designing A Brown & Blue Bedroom From The Floor To The Ceiling

Create a peaceful haven for sleep with a brown and blue color palette in the bedroom. Design a brown and blue bedroom from the floor to the ...

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Cut Armstrong Commercial Floor Tile

Create a professional look with commercial tiles. Armstrong commercial floor tiles are available in a wide variety of styles and colors to ...

Antique Kitchen Decorating Ideas

Antique Tea or Coffee Set A kitchen that transports you to another time and place, another state of mind -- that is what antique kitchen dec...

Apply Ceiling Texture Paint

Ceiling damage requires textured paint. Ceilings don't typically get a lot of attention. Most homeowners don't spend a lot of time g...

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Decorate With Bronze Metal Wall Decorations

Texture can help liven up flat walls. Bronze isn't new -- after all, the Bronze Age is long over -- but it is a fabulous and fun way to ...

Monday, February 16, 2009

Design Recessed Kitchen Lighting

Recessed lighting. Recessed lights work particularly well in kitchens, providing diffused light that offers good visibility in all areas. By...

Set A Ceiling Light To 4 Lighting Fixtures

With some basic knowledge and the proper tools, you can make your own lighting upgrades in the home. Few home improvement projects are more ...

Change Out Shiny Brass Hardware To Venetian Bronze

Change your brass to bronze with a painted faux finish. Shiny brass hardware, whether it be a doorknob or a light fixture, was popular in ho...

Friday, February 13, 2009

Repaint An Old Brass Chandelier

Dress up an old brass chandelier with a little spray paint . Turn a flea-market find into an envied lighting fixture in your home. Old bras...

Wood Crown Molding Installation Instructions

Home improvement can include anything from installing a door knob to installing crown molding. If you've never installed crown molding b...

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Install Armstrong Ceiling

Armstrong ceiling systems come in a wide variety of styles. Armstrong suspended ceilings are functional and easy to maintain if they are pro...

Use Oilbased Wood Stain On A Ceiling

A wood stain will give a ceiling and an entire room a sense of warmth. Some say the floor is the most overlooked area when it comes to room ...

Remove White Paint From A Wood Ceiling

Light colored paint drips and splatters tend to stick out like a sore thumb on stained and varnished wood surfaces. Unfortunately, most atte...

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Decorate A Ceiling With Streamers

Hang streamers from the ceiling to add a festive touch to any event. If you're looking for an inexpensive way to jazz up a room for a pa...

Get Rid Of Ceiling Tiles

If your ceiling tiles do not contain asbestos , you can throw them in the municipal trash. Removing tiles, encapsulating them in plastic tra...

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Install Acoustical Tiles

Soundproofing a room is important in music studios. Although soundproofing acoustical tile is generally not required to soundproof a larger ...

Monday, February 9, 2009

Luxury Bathroom Design Ideas

Luxury bathrooms call for special treatment. Luxury bathrooms are a cut above your standard bathroom design. With high-end fixtures such as ...

Sunday, February 8, 2009

Materials Used For Crown Molding

Crown molding is available in a variety of materials. Crown molding has been used for centuries and can be traced back to the later Renaissa...

Friday, February 6, 2009

My Crown Molding Just Won'T Line Up

Getting crown molding to line up isn't always easy, but the effort will be well worth it when you're finished. Installing crown mol...

Install A Chair Rail

Install a Chair Rail A chair rail is one way to dress up and make a plain room look more interesting--not to mention garner a little more at...