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Need A Weekend Project To Do? Learn How To Turn Your Drab Dresser Into A High-Quality Piece Of Furniture
If you have a piece of wood furniture that has a really unique design, but needs a bit of a facelift because the exterior has some wear and tear showing, consider refinishing the piece to look new and exciting. Refinishing wood is much easier than many people think. You can paint, stain, or even decoupage the wood to give any piece a fun and interesting new look. The following guide walks you through a quick and easy dresser refinishing project you can complete over a weekend.
How To Make A Mason Jar Toothbrush Holder With Dried Flowers
If you love drying out your flowers after they have died and want to have unique and homemade accessories on your bathroom counter, you might be wondering how to incorporate the flowers into the pieces you make. One item that you can make at home is a toothbrush holder. This guide explains the steps required to make one with a Mason jar.
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
You don't need too many supplies to create this toothbrush holder, but you do need to gather the following items:
Bothered By Bugs In Your Home? Diatomaceous Earth May Help
If you're looking for a non-toxic way to keep bugs out of your home, then you should look into buying some diatomaceous earth. You can buy this product at stores that stock pest control supplies, such as a pest control, home improvement, or feed store. Be sure to buy food grade diatomaceous earth, and that way you can be confident the product is so non-toxic, it is even safe to eat.
4 Most Common Misconceptions about Bed Bugs You Need to Know
If there is one thing people are talking about when it comes to pests, it is bed bugs. This issue is affecting millions of people in the United States. In fact, one out of every five people has had some experience with bed bugs, either in their own home or in a hotel. Here are a few misconceptions about these creepy crawlers you should know before inspecting your own home.
5 Tips For Decorating Your Child's Bedroom
Decorating: it's simultaneously fun and challenging. You want to decorate your child's bedroom in a way that's beautiful and stylish, yet also functional. Decorating children's bedrooms carries with it unique concerns; everything must be safe and also durable in order to stand up to a child's naturally curious and rambunctious nature. Here are four pointers to make your decorating endeavor easier:
1. Change color schemes.
​Adding a fresh coat of paint to the walls is one of the quickest and easiest ways to change the whole look of a bedroom.
Feng Shui In 2015: Why You Must Be Very Sheepish When Choosing Window Treatments This Year
Feng shui is the Chinese art of room arrangement that has been practiced for over 1700 years. Furniture placement, wall colors and other design elements are thoughtfully chosen to create a sense of harmony, productivity and inspiration in the home or office.
According to Chinese astrologers, 2015 is the year of the Wood Sheep. If you're planning on buying new window treatments this year, get your feng shui on by selecting drapes and window coverings that work well with the characteristics of the gentle lamb.
Decorating Your Home For Less: What You Should Know
When you move into a new home, you can take the opportunity to revamp and refresh your home decorating style. A new home can represent a new expression of your style. However, because you have just moved in, you are working with a limited, if not nearly non-existent, budget. While this may seem discouraging, there are plenty of ways that you can decorate your new home within a small budget. It just takes a little creativity and some shopping prowess.
Is It Too Late To Plant My Flower Bulbs?
If your plans for 2015 include selling your current home, there are several things that you can do to make it as appealing as possible to prospective buyers. Sprucing the carpets and removing any excess clutter are obvious ideas. However, it is also a good idea to plant a barren yard with high quality flower bulbs, and you can often do so when there is still a chill on the ground.
2 Creative Uses For Broken Mirror Glass In Your Home
Broken mirrors are one of the most common reasons homeowners will visit a glass repair shop for replacement glass pieces. Whether it is in the form of a broken dresser mirror or vanity piece, it seems that mirrors are a commonly damaged glass component in the home. They say every time you break a mirror you are destined for seven years of bad luck, but just because this kind of broken glass is considered a bad omen it does not mean that you cannot turn mirror shards into something good.
About Me
As a new homeowner, I was faced with the challenge of choosing the perfect carpeting for my 2-story house. It had to be durable enough to withstand the constant traffic of my three kids, two dogs and four cats. I've learned that highly dense carpet would remain more "plush" under constant use, so I looked for a high fiber count. Although I preferred the luxury of wool carpeting, the price wasn't in my budget. A more affordable option was polyester carpeting, which stands up well and is less expensive. For my finished basement, I chose looped Berber carpet. Basements are prone to dampness, and Berber hides water stains well. One final tip to share on my blog: If your furnishings are solid colored, opt for a patterned or textured carpet. Have fun furnishing your floors!