Friday, January 29, 2010

Ideas On Modern Interior Designs

A modern home interior features clean, simple lines which beautifully showcase furniture and artwork and create a fresh, relaxing atmosphere...

Techniques For Wood Paneling On The Wall

Wood paneling used to be all the rage in the early '60's and '70's, but today it has lost some of its flavor. Maybe the idea...

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Mix Different Metals In Finishes For Bathroom Faucets & Lighting

Mixing metal fixtures in the bathroom creates a more dynamic look. If you throw open the door of the average American bathroom, you're l...

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Remove Popcorn Ceiling Texture Quickly

Popcorn ceilings no longer appeal to the majority of homeowners as they did from the 50s to the 80s when they were widely applied. Removing ...

Design A Cottage Style Kitchen

Cottage kitchen designs are comfortable and inviting. Comfort is the key ingredient in designing a cottage kitchen. From the floor to the ca...

Repaint A Tin Ceiling With Copper Paint

Copper paint changes a tin ceiling from old-fashioned to elegant. Tin ceilings add a charming architectural touch to any room. With age, ho...

Insulate A Suspended Ceiling

Rolled insulation is the best product to use for suspended ceilings. Suspended ceilings are often used in basement refinishing jobs. They ar...

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Design A Doorless Walkin Shower

Large luxury doorless shower. Doorless walk-in showers are perfect for people who want a cutting-edge design aesthetic or who need to have b...

Decorate Crown Molding

Crown moldings dress up a room by enhancing the design and style of your home. Typically, crown moldings refer to the trimwork at top of the...

Monday, January 25, 2010

Remove Scratches From Wood Trim

Remove scratches from wood trim with sandpaper. Wood trim around doors, windows and staircases can take a real beating. It gets scuffed up f...

Refinish Bathroom Faucets

Bathroom Fixtures Updating the look of your bathroom can give your home a new, more stylish look. One of the ways to give your bathroom a f...

Friday, January 22, 2010

Make A Drop Ceiling With Paneling

The process of creating a drop ceiling with paneling remains much the same as creating one with ready-made ceiling tiles. You'll need to...

Build A Drywall Jack

The average sheet of drywall is 4 feet by 8 feet and weighs between 75 and 100 pounds, depending on the type of material used. Typically it ...

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Prep A Bathroom Ceiling For Painting

It's all in the prep work . The most important part of painting a bathroom ceiling is the prep work . If you thoroughly prep your ceili...

Paint Unfinished Ceilings

An unfinished ceiling has no texture and may show exposed rafters. An unfinished ceiling is a ceiling that has not been completed with paint...

Install Wiring For Ceiling Fans & Lights

Use the ceiling fan and light kit to replace an existing light fixture for the easiest installation. Installing a ceiling fan with modern c...

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Troubleshoot A Harbor Breeze Ceiling Fan

You may be able to repair your malfunctioning ceiling fan without much effort. The Harbor Breeze line of ceiling fans is offered exclusivel...

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Connect Existing Wiring To A Lighting Fixture

Connecting existing wiring to a new light fixture is not difficult. The hardest part of the job is finding the right wire in which to connec...

Children'S Bathroom Decorating Ideas

Creating a child's bathroom can be easy. Choose a theme that will last several years. Rinse cups, toothbrush holder, soap dish and trash...

Build An Armstrong Ceiling

Using Armstrong ceiling tiles to cover an unsightly ceiling is a practical way to fix the problem. Installation is simple for a do-it-yours...

Monday, January 18, 2010

Build And Install An Ez Solid Wood Ceiling

A solid White Pine ceiling in my office How about a beautiful, easy to build, possibly economical wood ceiling? When I built my office here ...

Height Requirement For Heat Detectors

Heat detectors sense the rise in temperature, not smoke. Heat detectors are often used in conjunction with smoke detectors, however, they o...

Friday, January 15, 2010

Install Insulation Around Electrical Wiring

Install insulation in front of and behind electrical wiring. Insulation is important to have in each of your home's exterior walls. Many...

Decorate A Tray Ceiling At Home

Paint a mural on your tray ceiling. The inverted look of a tray ceiling adds distinctive sophisticated elegance to a room. Found commonly in...

Thursday, January 14, 2010

What Is A Reasonable Price For Painting A Ceiling

Learning to paint yourself can save you a lot. The cost of painting a ceiling varies according to several factors. The type of paint, number...

Secure A Floor Lamp To Its Base

Securing a floor lamp to its base prevents it from falling over. Floor lamps double as both a source of light for the room and a decorative ...

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Change An Ott Light Bulb

OTT brand lights are used widely by crafters, artists, seamstresses and other hobbyists. OTT light bulbs bring a superior quality of lightin...

Paint The Perfect Edge Between A Wall & Ceiling

Use tape to achieve the perfect meeting of ceiling and wall paints. When you put a lot of time and money into your paint job, you want it to...

Decorative Bathroom Vanities

Set the tone for your bathroom design with a distinctive vanity. The vanity is often a focal point in the bathroom; highlight yours with col...

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Wood Ceiling Styles

A light wood ceiling with recessed lights can make your home feel open and spacious. Wood ceilings can enhance the decor of your home, drawi...

Monday, January 11, 2010

Attach Things To Vinyl Siding

Making a hole in a perfect siding surface requires confidence. Homeowners love their low-maintenance vinyl siding but may hesitate to attach...

Kitchen Lighting Styles

There are many different types of kitchen lighting. Kitchens often are at the heart of the home. It is where meals are created, children stu...

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Make Low Ceilings Look Higher With Decorating

Removing tall, bulky furnishings can make this ceiling appear higher. If the ceilings in your home seem to be closing in on you, you don...

Friday, January 8, 2010

Design A Living Room With A Neutral Wall Color And Dark Accessories

Dark accents complement a light wall color . If you're a fan of dark colors but don't want your living room to seem small or depres...