Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Decorative Metal Ceiling Tiles
Decorative metal ceiling tiles were popular during the middle to late part of the nineteenth century. The three original manufacturers conti...
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Design On A Dime Kitchen Ideas
Glass jars give your kitchen a unifed appearance as well as an inexpensive design option. Redesigning your kitchen does not need to be an ex...
Secure Plaster Ceilings
Use plasterboard sheets over ceiling joists to provide support for plaster coatings. Before modern building methods, plastering a ceiling r...
Secure A Wall To A Suspended Ceiling
Walls can be attached to suspended ceilings. Building walls in areas where a suspended ceiling exists requires you to carefully cut and alte...
Monday, October 29, 2012
Trim Around Interior Columns
Though vital and often unavoidable, support posts and columns can be unsightly and awkward if left bare or inappropriately trimmed. If, howe...
Friday, October 26, 2012
Remove A Popcorn Ceiling By Sanding
Remove a Popcorn Ceiling by Sanding Popcorn ceilings are one of those unfortunate staple construction practices from the 1970s that many of...
Replace A Bathroom Light & Fan Switch
If your light switch has worn out and is not operating your fan or light properly, it is time to change it. Changing your light switch is a...
Exterior Window Trim
Trim can be added to the exterior of a window. New windows that are installed in a home typically need to be covered in trim to hide insulat...
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Wire A Bath Fan & Light With Two Switches & Power At A Switch
Switches operate a fan and light off the same electric feed. A bathroom fan and light often use separate switches that tap into the same ele...
Ocean Bathroom Decorating
Decorate your bathroom so it looks like you're on a relaxing, tropical vacation. Perhaps you want to remember your favorite vacation, wh...
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Decorate A Ceiling For An Elegant Party
Don't forget about the ceiling decor at your next party. More than likely, you have gone to a party where the decor is breathtaking, unt...
Separate A Room Without Building A Wall
There are several ways to separate a room without building a wall, all you need is imagination. One idea is to hang antique stained glass w...
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Ideas For A Stretch Ceiling
Stretch ceilings can produce a number of ceiling shapes, such as domes and arches. Sometimes a false ceiling is in order for safety and fire...
Correct Sagging Ceiling Beams & Joists
Ceiling joists are essential for the structure of the roof. Unsightly ceiling joist sags are a common occurrence in old ceilings. They often...
Run Electrical Wire Into A Fixed Ceiling
A fixed ceiling is made of sheet rock, wood or other similar material that cannot be removed easily. The contrast to this type of ceiling ar...
Monday, October 22, 2012
Match White Paint On A Ceiling
Ceiling whites can be matched. Ceilings are prone to various kinds of damage. Water seepage, cracking, staining or peeling all can make your...
Decorate A Room With A Wood Ceiling
Nothing is more rich and traditional than a wood ceiling. Whether planks or beams, a wood ceiling adds interest and architectural detail. Wh...
Friday, October 19, 2012
Choose Bathroom Ceiling Lightbulbs
Ceiling lights help set the mood in your bathroom. The right lighting may transform your bathroom into a relaxing oasis, while the wrong li...
Raised Ceiling Panel Installation
Raised ceiling panels can add depth, dimension and visual interest to a room. The type of material that the panels are made of determines ho...
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Pick The Perfect Bathing Suit Color
Choose bathing suit colors that flatter your skin tone. When you reach for a new bathing suit, make sure you are reaching for the perfect co...
Design A Room With A Big Fireplace
A large fireplace adds a grand sense of drama, warmth and materiality to a space. Traditionally, large fireplaces were the center of home l...
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Creative Uses For Tin Ceiling Tiles
Punched tin ceiling tiles can be trimmed to shape with a sharp pair of tin snips and used to make pinwheels, wastebaskets, tissue box covers...
Clean A Copper Roof Without Removing The Finish
Copper develops a protective light green patina over time when it is left outside. This is why the Statue of Liberty, for example, is green ...
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Tuscany Kitchen Decorating Ideas
Warm colors enhance Tuscan-inspired kitchens. Known for its rich landscapes, Tuscany comprises colors and moods many want to emulate in thei...
Install Quarter Round Floor Molding
Install Quarter Round Floor Molding Quarter-round floor molding derives its name from its pie-shape, which measures one-quarter of a circle....
Whitewash Paneling
Whitewashing paneling is a simple job that will add character to your paneled walls. While traditional whitewash is a lime-based application...
Monday, October 15, 2012
Instructions For A Projector Screen Installation
Instructions for a Projector Screen Installation Home theaters featuring projector screens have become a popular fixture in homes throughout...
Friday, October 12, 2012
Design A Kitchen For Baking
Design a baker's kitchen with areas for preparation, cooling, assembly and storage. A baker's kitchen has specific needs for work sp...
Connect A Computer To A Ceilingmount Lcd Projector
Connect a Computer to a Ceiling-Mount LCD Projector Lecture halls and classrooms provide a speaker or professor with an opportunity to speak...
Rewire Antique Lamps
You can rewire your antique lamp to make it safe to use. Antique lamps are beautiful additions to any home and can be passed from generation...
Measure A Lamp Base For A Shade
Measure your lamp to select the perfect lamp shade . Thanks to their portability, lamps are one of the easiest home lighting solutions. In a...
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Retexture A Popcorn Ceiling
Popcorn ceilings have a unique texture that looks like there is popcorn affixed to the ceiling. If damage or age strikes and you need to ret...
Install Handhewn Beams
Without good beams, your house would fall down on your head. Beams are important parts of any structure because they support the roof. Often...
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Wire A Ceiling Light
Wiring a ceiling light requires attention to detail and security. Ceiling lights are difficult to install because they are suspended. When y...
Install Barrington Outdoor Lighting
Entry lights offer safety and a design element to a home. Barrington outdoor lights are manufactured by ELK Lighting, Inc., and are catalogu...
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)