Archive for June, 2007

Jun 30, What are the steps to change from oil base paint to latex?

Here are the steps to change from oil base paint to latex. They all must be followed or the latex paint will peel.

Jun 30, Latex Paint Applied by Oil Base Paint without Priming.

Applying latex by oil base paint without priming first hardly never works, even when the paint can says it should.

Jun 30, How do I re-paint with latex by oil base paint on my walls?

I painted flat latex by oil base or semi-gloss paint on my walls. Now I want to repaint and need to know what to do before I get started.

Candle Making 101

 

If you’d like to try your hand at candle making, set aside two hours one day next weekend, and start with an easy project, using your old candles to test the waters. If it’s instant gratification you crave, you’ll see the fruits of your labor in just a couple of hours with a minimum expenditur…

Brighten Up Your Shelves With Picture Frames

 

Would you like to add a personal touch to your home or office, but not sure how? Picture frames may be your answer. Picture frames are a fun and simple way to add color, character and style.

Decorating with picture frames is fun and simple. To add a splash of color to a shelf or mantle choo…

Feng Shui Tips For Your Home Office

 

Did you know that over 50% of women now run their own home business or work from home? Get your compass out and find the following directions because we are going to try and construct things run a little smoother for you using the ancient art of object placement - Feng Shui.

The most ideal …

Feng Shui Tips For Your Home Office

 

Did you know that over 50% of women now run their own home business or work from home? Get your compass out and find the following directions because we are going to try and construct things run a little smoother for you using the ancient art of object placement - Feng Shui.

The most ideal …

Installing a Brick or Paver Walkway

The use of Bricks or Pavers to create a walkway or patio complements a home in a way that is unmatched. It adds a level of quality and elegance to a home entrance that can not be achieved with either concrete or asphalt. Brick and Pavers also come in many different colors and shapes allowing for…

Upholstery Fabric Will Give Your Furniture a New Look !

Upholstery fabric will put some new life into your old and ragged furniture. If you notice that your furniture has been starting to look a little worn and shaggy recently, upholstery fabric may be just what you are looking for. There are seven different types of natural upholstery fabric: Linen, lea…

Vintage Labels on Marble Tiles

It’s refreshing to note that gone are the days that countertops and backsplashes have to match. There are no decorating rules. The focal point in your kitchen, wine cellar, bathroom, etc. evolves with adding the personal touches that are close to your heart.

Nothing sets the stage for Vintage com…

Understanding Air Purifiers

Purchasing an air purifier can be confusing, and you do get an awful lot of information thrown at you when you visit the different manufacturing websites, don’t you? How can you tell what’s what, and why do we need air filters anyway? And how do air purifiers work? Is the air really that bad? Haven’…

Clearing the Air on What to Look for in an Air Purifier

 

If you are dedicated to improving the indoor air quality of your home, you’re aware that there are certain steps you need to take to reduce the amount of allergens and airborne particles. Two of these, source control and ventilation, you may have already addressed. But the third, finding a goo…

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