What could be worse than tearing up the grotesque, earthworm-hued carpet in your basement, only to find concrete? This was my dilemma recently, when I lifted the carpet in the finished basement in our new house. What did I expect to find-glowing, blonde hardwood floors? I shouldn’t have been surprised. However, I have precious little […]
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It is that time of year again. Time for backyard cookouts and pool parties. You are in full planning mode for a season of fun, but let’s not forget an important member of the outdoor team. If your deck is in good condition, you will be much more likely to enjoy all those hours outdoors. […]
The house painting business involves painting or repainting houses and other buildings. Painters may paint interior, exterior, or both. Some painters may specialize in residential painting, while others may specialize in commercial painting. Getting Started Getting started in the house painting business is not difficult if you have decent painting knowledge and skills (or are […]
Earthy tones are making a strong showing in many new home designs throughout America and around the world. From lamps to furniture and even entire rooms are using multi colored methods for achieving these earthy tones. You can create a terra cotta look easily and cheaply with the instructions in this article. You don’t need […]
Instead of throwing furniture out because it looks “dated” or passing a bargain by at a flea market, use painting techniques to give it a new look. Your friends will think you buy furniture every season when you don’t. None of these techniques cost much at all. I love doing this with my furniture. With […]
Painting embellishments of flowers or scenery can be done with just a few tricks. You don’t need to be an artist or a designer to create these interesting pieces, either. So, if you are ready to become an artist, here are a few tips on painting glassware. Pre-drawing Make a few sketches of what you […]
Many older homes have exterior trim that consists of painted wood. Many homeowners opt to have this covered with vinyl trim or aluminum trim to eliminate the task of painting the exterior trim on their house. However, vinyl and aluminum trim are expensive and for those on a budget, painting your exterior trim will save […]
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As an artist, I enjoy experimenting with different colors. Acrylics, oils, colors, canvas, each of these art paints has unique and wonderful characteristics that increase the richness of the things that are created. My daughter and I painted a barrel with an acrylic flag in a container with an accent color that ran. Rather than […]
Face painting could be a fun hobby especially when you are working with kids or preparing for special events like birthday parties. It could also be a means to boost your finances. The best thing about face painting is that almost anyone can do it-from teens to adults and beginners to advanced. Now the question […]
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Old kitchen cabinets that aren’t worth stripping and staining can be painted and made to look like new. Sanding, priming, and painting is a time-consuming job, but if properly prepared and painted, your old cabinets will stay looking great for a number of years. Don’t hire a professional. You can do it yourself! Choosing Primer […]
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