If you are getting tired of your old kitchen table and chairs, try giving them a new look. Sanding, 2 coats of primer, and applying 2 coats of new paint will refreshen any set. Do not be afraid of colors,…
Old Kitchen Table and Chairs
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Social Distancing can make us Forget
During this time of social distancing can make us forget the importance of celebrating holidays such as Easter. Studies do show that celebrating the holidays gives us more energy and less stress. So, celebrating Easter now may be more important…
Baseboard Molding
Baseboard molding (or moulding) is the board that goes where the floor and wall meet. The baseboard goes around the room, giving the room a straight-line look. They were called mop boards, protecting the wall from mop hits. Now, I…
Bidet vs Toilet Paper
Now we are in a “toilet paper crisis” maybe you want to turn your attention to a bidet. These units wash and dry so there is no toilet paper involved. Europe has been using these toilets for decades with Japan…
Home do it Yourself
Are you a home do it yourself, good. Some of us are not (like me). Some of us think you can do this, I mean how hard can it be, I got pictures. These people end up with something like…
Ever think of painting your room black?
Ever think of painting your room black? Think of painting a wall in your home black or the whole room. You will see black shades of color being more popular in the next few years. The reason black is becoming…
Collectibles brings interest and history into your home.
An old piece of furniture or collectibles brings interest and history into your home. That piece of furniture whether a table or chair can be surrounded by other antiques to tell a story. Maybe, it is a family history or…
Ceiling
Many think the ceilings you have in your house is the one you are stuck with but that is not true. There are a lot of solutions to this today. Before tackling your old ceilings, first fix the leaking areas…
Vanities for the Bathroom
Do you want to remodel your bathroom, but the cost is restrictive? Then try smaller areas like paint and window dressings. If you are a do it yourself or know a contractor, look at your vanity. Does it leave something…
Ideas for Old Picture Frames
I had some old picture frames and mirror frames that I recently put in the dumpster. Now I am finding out people are buying these vintage frames for high dollars at flea markets and online. People are using these frames…
Coffee Tables
The furniture was inspired by Tudor’s design going back to Queen Elizabeth for in the bedrooms. Coffee tables grew in popularity from Victorian times and came out from the bedrooms. The tables that were part of the furniture were basically…
Drab Hallways
Drab hallways, areas by staircases, or an unused corner are one of the highest traffic areas in the home. But is your hallway duller and darker than light and airy? It’s easier than you think to transform your hallway or any…
Let us Start with the Tub with your Bathroom Remodel
Are you updating or adding a bathroom? Let us start with the tub. A freestanding tub is a bathroom renovation that takes you back to the past if you are used to walk-in showers. Because it is not positioned in a…
Antique Kitchen Tools
The term antique is used rather loosely these days and often ends up reflecting the age of the person using it more than being a hard and fast definition. To a teenager, for example, a kitchen tool or gadget from…
Window Sill Decor
Unfortunately, too many times we forget the details of our house. Small nooks and crannies don’t get paid any attention to and parts of the home go bare. Windowsills are one of those places. Which is a shame since there…