Friday, July 30, 2010

Decorate A Ceiling In A Small Kitchen

Painting and decorating a small kitchen confounds many do-it-yourself decorators. However, painting and decorating a small kitchen ceiling...

Install Suspended Lath & Plaster Ceilings

This is an example of a very transparent suspended ceiling. Ceilings are the most overlooked feature of any room. Suspended ceilings, on the...

Clean An Antique Light Fixture

Cleaning an antique light fixture is slightly tricky--you want to remove the dust and accumulated grime from the lamp, but you don't wan...

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Design Ideas For Bathroom Wall Colors

White and off-white can make a bathroom seem more like a spa. The bathroom can be more than just a utilitarian space inside your home. Inste...

Types Of Decorative Ceilings

Wood panels give high ceilings a more cozy feel. Homeowners often ignore and neglect their ceilings. Ceilings are taken for granted while th...

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

What Kind Of Wood Can Be Used On A Commercial Ceiling

A wide variety of wood ceilings come ready to install. Wood ceilings offer warmth to a commercial building. They come in a wide variety of f...

Ideas For Replacing Your Ceiling

A ceiling is one of those things that you usually don't notice unless something is wrong with it. When it comes time to replace an old c...

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Install An Electrical Box Thanger

Light fixtures installed in grid ceilings require extra support to be properly secured. Suspended or drop ceilings are among the types of ce...

How Low To Hang A Chandelier

Whether they're crystal, brass, contemporary or Victorian, chandeliers are a dramatic statement in dining rooms, living rooms and hallwa...

Decorate A Bedroom With High Ceilings

Don't let tall ceilings keep you from enjoying your bedroom. A bedroom should be a cozy refuge from the stresses of the world, rather th...

Monday, July 26, 2010

Cover Paneling With Drywall Compound

So, you just bought a place. The walls have groovy, retro paneling, and you don't have the funds left to remove and replace. A simple wa...

Use Faux Wood

Faux wood is more affordable and easier to install than real timber. Few building materials add more warmth and depth to an interior or exte...

Friday, July 23, 2010

Install Wood Paneling On The Ceiling

Wood paneling installed on a ceiling. Wood paneling on a ceiling is a beautiful architectural element. Paneling on the ceiling adds texture ...

Decorate A Pink Bathroom Sink Toilet & Tub

Metal and neutral bathroom accessories work well with pink fixtures. Selecting accessories to complement your basic bathroom fixtures creat...

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Window Molding Styles

Highly decorative window moldings are popular in the Victorian style. The frame or molding around a window is called the casing or trim. Bot...

Design Rules For Living Rooms

A living room is one of the most important rooms in your home. It is the room meant to be "lived" in. In this room, you lounge, sp...

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Corrugated Metal Ceiling Ideas

Corrugated metal is an inexpensive option to add visual interest to the ceiling in your home. While it may not work for every space, a corr...

Decorate A Bathroom That Has Pink Tile

Decorating a Pink Tile Bathroom So, you have bought a charming old home and you are really excited to start decorating it - well, every room...

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Decorate A Bathroom On A Budget

little girls bathroom Whether you just moved in or your bathroom needs an update, decorating a bathroom on a budget is fun and easy. Anyone ...

Make An Open Wooden Ceiling

Exposed-beam ceilings lend a rustic look to a room. The exposed beam look is commonly seen in log cabin designs as well as in some older hom...

Install Foam Crown Molding

If you've always wanted crown molding in your home but don't want to pay a professional or don't have the tools and knowledge t...

Monday, July 19, 2010

Different Ways To Decorate A Bathroom

There are many different ways to decorate a bathroom. Bathrooms are an important room in the house. Although they are usually one of the sm...

Black Sink Top Bathroom Ideas

Black sink tops go well in many color schemes. Black, as the quintessential neutral color, goes well with nearly any other color scheme, mak...

Friday, July 16, 2010

Decorate A Bathroom In A Fishing Theme

Use real fishing lures in your fishing-themed bathroom. Decorate your bathroom with a fishing theme if you're going for a rustic look o...

Install A Wooden Ceiling

Installing a wooden ceiling over your old plaster or drywall ceiling will dramatically transform any room. With the materials and tools avai...

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Combine Router Bits For Moldings Ideas

Combine common bits to create new profiles. Woodworkers have been combining router bits for years. Shadow lines are created by making multip...

Clean Wood Beams

Clean wood beams with a homemade cleaning solution. Wood beams can be used in and around the home in many ways, from a support structure to ...

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Decorate A Bathroom For A Log House

Bathroom Decorate a bathroom in your log house with natural elements, such as stone flooring and twig furniture, to complement the antique c...

Black & White Contemporary Bathroom Ideas

A black and white color scheme can be used in a bathroom to create a contemporary style of decor that can add a touch of elegance. The black...

Replace A Rotary Switch On A Floor Lamp

Replace a Rotary Switch on a Floor Lamp It is not uncommon for a rotary switch on a lamp cord to wear out and stop working. New rotary swi...

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Decorate A Bathroom

The bathroom is the easiest room in your house to re-decorate, not to mention the cheapest. Adding accessories is the easiest way to spruce ...

Monday, July 12, 2010

Kitchen Ceiling Lighting Ideas

The right kitchen ceiling lighting will have both functional and aesthetic characteristics. You want the lighting in your kitchen to be bri...

Hide Exposed Pipes Near The Ceiling

Pipes near the ceiling create an eyesore. To some people, exposed pipes near the ceiling give a chic, industrial vibe to a space, but to ot...

Friday, July 9, 2010

Lighting Fixtures Suitable For Installation On Sloped Ceilings

If you've got a sloped ceiling, such as cathedral ceiling or loft ceiling, you'll need to decide deal with the issue of lighting. T...