Stencil and WallSharpie permanent markers do more than make signs. Get creative with colored Sharpies for some amazing effects for very little money. Here are some great tricks to try:1. Draw your own wallpaper! A Sharpie and a stencil are all you need. Here they just did one wall with a wall paper design and I think it looks great. If you have a … [Read more...]
Give a Fresh Coat of Paint to Older Furniture
Fall is a great time to paint furniture--it's cool enough to paint outside. There is a surprising amount of older wooden furniture around. Resale shops like Good Will, yard sales, or even your parents' attic could be hiding some great pieces. It doesn't hurt to ask friends, relatives, and co-workers if they have something they'd like to get rid … [Read more...]
Black and White Photos in White Frames: Great Impact
I just like the way these white frames look against the green wall. I've seen all black frames look good, especially for black & white photos. You can spray paint just about any type of frame. For more visual impact & a look that says this was intentional, paint the frames all the same color. You can use frames you already have, new ones that … [Read more...]
Painting Stripes on Walls for a Posh Look
Wide stripes on a wall add a lot of style for very little money when you paint them. They are pretty easy using blue painter's tape as guidelines. If you make the width of the stripes the same as the width of your paint roller, it gets even easier. You can choose any colors, but using neutrals makes a nice backdrop for art and accessories. I … [Read more...]
Reader Tips from This Old House
There are quite a few tips in the linked article. My favorites are #17 and # 20:"17. Swab wall holesBefore you spackle nail holes, cut a cotton swab in half and push it into the hole, stick end first. For larger holes, fold the swab in half and use it all. Then trim the excess and spackle. You won't need to go back for a second pass.—George … [Read more...]
Best Garage Floor Paint to Prevent Oil Stains
This could be a good project if you want to spiff up your house before selling it. Or maybe you want to spend more time in your garage & want to make it nicer.Click title for link at MotherEarthNews. … [Read more...]