Friday, December 30, 2011

Make Crown Molding With A Router

Crown molding is the fancy trim that lines the corner of a room between the ceiling and the walls. There are crown moldings available in a n...

Install A Ceiling Fan Where A Light Exists

You can install a ceiling fan where there is now a ceiling light. You will need to install a support brace, that's all! Today's cei...

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Wash A Wood Paneled Wall

Wood paneled surfaces will dull over time without a clean up. Wood paneling needs regular cleaning to keep it looking fresh and new. Actuall...

Cfl Floodlights Vs Led Floodlights

Modern lighting, like CFL and LED floodlights, has many advantages over older lights. Conserving energy is gaining in popularity. It helps t...

Fix Holes In Acoustical Ceilings

Popcorn ceilings present a challenge if something punches through the material. Since you can't repair this type of acoustical ceiling l...

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

African Inspired Bathroom Ideas

Use organic patterns, like a zebra's stripes, to decorate in African style. Decorating your bathroom in an African inspired way can giv...

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Design Apartment Living Rooms

A living room is designed according to its function in the apartment. Living room design starts with a decision about how the room will be...

A Add Ceiling Light & Switch To An Existing Light Switch

Add an additional light switch at your existing light switch location. You can use the power supply at a light switch to add a new light and...

Modern Bathroom Lighting Ideas

To give your bathroom a modern twist, consider lighting in not only its most practical sense, for illumination, but also for aesthetics, as ...

Monday, December 26, 2011

Convert A Dresser Into A Sink Base

Convert a Dresser Into a Sink Base Everyone wants an aesthetic that is eye-catching or unusual, and converting an old dresser into a bathroo...

Install A Vanity Top

If you have a chipped or outdated vanity, now is the time to put in a new one. You don't have to change your cabinetry that is still pro...

Sunday, December 25, 2011

Hang Light Fixtures In A Drop Tile Ceiling

Hanging your own light fixture in a drop ceiling will provide light in those dark areas. The most common light that is used for drop ceilin...

Friday, December 23, 2011

Fix Sagging Ceiling Tiles

Fix Sagging Ceiling Tiles The suspended ceiling method uses ceiling tiles hung from a grid called furring. The furring supports the tiles an...

Paint A Sparkle Texture Ceiling

Update a room by giving a sparkle texture ceiling a brand-new look. Outdated popcorn ceilings often have a bit of sparkle added to the textu...

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Change A Bathroom Light Fixture

Lighting has a terrific impact in every room and should be considered whenever you are redecorating. One sure way to refresh the look of you...

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

What Is A Torchiere Lamp

A torchiere lamp is different from a floor lamp in several ways. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, torchiere lamps f...

Tips For Painting Tall Ceiling Stairwells

Using an extension ladder or extension pole will allow you to paint hard-to-reach areas. Painting a tall stairwell can be a daunting job whe...

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Modernize A Bathroom Vanity

It's easy to transform old-fashioned and outdated bathroom vanities with a few simple remodeling tricks. Give your 20-year-old vanity a ...

Decorate Your Living Room With Two Couches

Decorate your living room around two couches by using accent furniture and decorations to complement the couches, pull them together if they...

Trim Formica Laminate

Use a router to trim Formica. Formica is brittle and can't be cut with a saw or a knife. A router must be used to trim Formica to preven...

Monday, December 19, 2011

Make A Small Living Room Seem Bigger

Make a Small Living Room Seem Bigger Making small spaces look bigger is one of the biggest challenges often encountered by homeowners. Some...

Make A Small Bathroom Luxurious

Mirrors can add style and the illusion of more area to a small bathroom . If you are stuck with a small bathroom , you don't necessarily...

Friday, December 16, 2011

Lay Out High Hat Lights

The right layout for your high hat lights is essential to making your room lighting work for you. Providing adequate and effective lighting...

Clean Water Spots From Suspended Ceiling Tiles

Suspended ceilings are often installed to hide plumbing and electrical fixtures. A suspended ceiling is a good option for a room with expose...

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Classic Kitchen Designs & Ideas

An updated kitchen adds value to your home. Renovating your kitchen is an exciting way to add style and value to your home, but it is also o...

Design A Bathroom With Software

Floor plans can be designed with online software. Laying out a bathroom before placing the design elements is important to ensure functional...

How Do You Replace A Burnedout Light Bulb In A Harbor Breeze Ceiling Fan

Your fan may or may not use standard-sized light bulbs . Most Harbor Breeze ceiling fans with light kits come with a decorative glass glob...

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Make A Plaster Ceiling Medallion

Make your own plaster ceiling medallions and save considerable money.. Ceiling medallions made of plaster and wood were common accents in go...

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Make A Modern Lamp

Reusing old furniture and decorative accessories in the home by giving them a makeover is not only cost-efficient, but also very green. If y...

Drain A Ceiling With A Leaky Roof

The water from a leaking roof damages a ceiling's drywall. Water from a leaking roof often travels down the roof deck until it hits an o...

Make A Modern Chandelier Look Antique

Make your new chandelier look old. Don't toss out that chandelier that isn't quite your style. If you've got a contemporary chan...

Monday, December 12, 2011

Zen Living Room Design Ideas

Add Zen decor elements to your living room . Zen design has shaped and formed almost every part of Japanese culture. What people think of in...

Floor Lamps Of The 50s Era

Gooseneck lamps were popular both as desk and floor models in the 1950s. Lamp styles have changed dramatically through the decades, with Ik...

Remove Paint From Tin Ceiling Tiles

Restore your tin ceiling tiles by removing the paint. The paint on tin ceiling tiles can be removed with oven cleaner. The chemicals in the...