Monday, April 30, 2012

Chandelier Ideas

When decorating your home, look for alternatives to the traditional chandelier . A chandelier adds depth to your interior design scheme by d...

Paint Wooden Crown Molding

Painted crown molding will enhance the look of painted walls. Wood crown molding makes a beautiful addition to any room. Painted wooden crow...

Fill In Paneling Cracks

Taking paneling off the walls is a difficult and time-consuming task. Painting the paneling is the easiest way to change the look of the roo...

Friday, April 27, 2012

Alternative To A Chandelier In A Vaulted Ceiling

Use chandelier alternatives in vaulted ceilings to create a modern look. A chandelier is a classic finishing touch for a vaulted ceiling, b...

Make A Ceiling Medallion

Plaster and wooden medallions once only decorated ceilings in palaces, government buildings and the homes and businesses of the wealthy. Alt...

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Plank Ceiling Tiles

Installing ceiling planks is a simple but tedious task that can place a great deal of strain on the neck and back. With the proper tools, m...

Making An Exposed Ceiling

An exposed-beam ceiling adds rustic charm to the space. Commonly seen in log cabins and barns, exposed-beam ceilings are now often found in ...

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Ceiling Tile Cutting Tools

Ceiling tiles are cut with saws, knives and nippers. Ceiling tiles are typically made out of fiberboard, a synthetic material made out of p...

Measure For Tulle Decorations On A Ceiling

You can decorate a wall several different ways with tulle. Since tulle is a silk--like fabric that resembles a sheer curtain, you can use it...

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Paint Roses On The Ceiling

Decorating a room does not have to stop at the walls. When you want to decorate the ceiling of a room as well as its walls, consider paintin...

Living Room Ceiling Colors

White is a timeless choice in ceiling colors. It may be that you've given a great deal of thought to the color you're going to paint...

Monday, April 23, 2012

Cut A Coped Joint In Wood Trim

A coping saw is a versatile tool when you're woodworking with wood moldings. Coped joints make the trim fit better against the other pie...

Fix A Coleman Abs Roof

Extend the life of your camper. Coleman ABS roofs were introduced in 1996, and were installed on all Coleman pop-up trailers from 1996 to 19...

Friday, April 20, 2012

Remove A Popcorn Ceiling That Has Been Painted Over

Popular during the 1950s through the early 1980s, popcorn ceiling or acoustic ceiling is a term used to describe a spray-on technique for p...

Decorate A Western Bathroom

Create a Western bathroom with rustic appeal. While bathrooms are often one of the most used rooms of a home, their decoration is sometimes ...

Install Tonque & Groove Knotty Pine Ceiling Panels

Homeowners dress up flat, plain drywall or old plaster ceilings with knotty pine paneling boards or planks to add a decorative touch to a h...

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Decorating Ideas With Bronze

Show off bronze statues with dramatic lighting. Metallic bronze gives a room a warm, antique look, and is an excellent choice when you want...

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Install A Suspended Ceiling Around A Lally Column

Installing a suspended ceiling is a very easy and economical way to provide areas such as basements and work rooms with a clean fresh look. ...

Treat Cedar Wood With Oil Or Latex

Western red cedars, known botanically as Thuja plicata, are coniferous evergreen trees whose fragrant, red-brown wood is commonly used as a ...

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Install Recessed Lighting In Existing Ceilings

Install Recessed Lighting in Existing Ceilings Recessed lighting is a great addition to most homes. You can change the appearance of a room...

Design Master Bathroom Layouts

Create a detailed plan on graph paper when you're designing a master bathroom . Designing a master bathroom can be fun if you plan caref...

Troubleshoot A Wall Switch For A Ceiling Fan

A ceiling fan. If your ceiling fan stops working and you're fairly certain the fan itself isn't the problem, the next likely culprit...

Monday, April 16, 2012

Paint Kitchen Ceilings

Painting a kitchen ceiling can revamp the look of the room. When it comes time to revamp the look of your kitchen, you may be afraid to loo...

Remove Textured "Popcorn" Ceiling

At one time, textured "popcorn" ceilings were a popular finishing touch on new home construction. But after it collects a few year...

Friday, April 13, 2012

Ceiling Tile Layout & Installation

Tile ceilings add an extra element to showers. While some showers only run up the wall to wherever full tile ends around the 7-foot mark, ot...

Build A Projection Screen

If you want to set up a movie room in your home or have a need for a projection screen at work, your first instinct may be to purchase a pro...

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Replace Indoor Recessed Lighting Bulb

Bulbs in recessed light fixtures can be hard to remove. Recessed lighting adds a modern look to any home. Without bulky fixtures hanging be...

Diy Ceiling Beams

Make your own beams for added structural strength. You can pay a lot for large beams from a home improvement store or you can make your own ...

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Curtain Decorating Tricks To Make A Ceiling Seem Higher

Floor length curtains create an elongated look that helps gives the illusion of higher ceilings. While the architectural details and structu...

Aluminum Tree Light Alternatives

Bring modern lighting to your retro Christmas tree. During the 1960s, trendy homeowners placed newfangled aluminum Christmas trees in pictur...

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Work With Cedar Wood

Cutting into a nice piece of cedar is a joyous experience for a woodworker. The smell that is released, the color, texture and softness of t...

Are Ceiling Fans Good For Rooms With High Ceilings

A tall ceiling doesn't mean you can't use a ceiling fan. Vaulted, angled or other high ceilings are a bit of a challenge when trying...

Paint Clouds On A Ceiling

Michelangelo painted a ceiling and you can too! Here's create an airy, cloud-filled room. Instructions 1. Remove or cover furniture and ...

Monday, April 9, 2012

Prime Plaster

The plaster must be primed before it is painted to achieve a long-lasting finish. New plaster sets as a very porous surface which means tha...

Paint Clean Edges From Wall To Ceiling

Clean edging makes your painted walls neater. As you paint interior walls, you'll face corners and edges that require careful painting. ...

Friday, April 6, 2012

Decorate The Ceiling In A Bathroom

Decorating a bathroom ceiling can be a fun project. Ceilings are often seen by decorators as an additional wall to decorate and add visual i...