Tag: home diy

Designs using Cinder Blocks

Are you like me, that thinks cinder blocks are just used in foundations? Now I have seen they can be used in landscape designs without costing a fortune. You can create a planting bed design by staggering 3 or more…

If you admired the stained glass in a church and wished you could have this in your home, there is a way. You can buy window film looking like frosted or stained glass for your own windows. These products can…

Remember the old green chalkboards in schools? What is I told you that chalkboard design is a trend? You can buy chalkboard paint either the spray type or regular paint to paint entire walls. It goes on black which is…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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, 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…

How to create a color palette for your home. Having a defined interior color scheme for your home isn’t as intimidating as it may seem. The best place to start is with color. More specifically creating a color scheme for…

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…