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Finding Space in Your Kitchen
by Guest Post on May 12, 2012
Sometimes you have space and just don’t know it. If you want to find that extra space, you might have to eliminate the clutter first. The plan begins when you decide you need more room in your kitchen and cannot afford or want to expand, remodel or rebuild. Continue reading →
Faux Sponge Techniques
by Guest Post on May 11, 2012
Sponging is one of the easiest faux finish techniques used to give any wall textured beauty. It involves more than one shade of paint, letting you create tonal effects not possible with a single flat color. If your walls are in less-than-perfect condition, sponging will camouflage dents, bumps, or other surface blemishes that flat paint only accentuates. Continue reading →
Removing Water Rings or White Haze from Wood Furniture
by Michigan State University on May 11, 2012
Water rings which appear as filmy gray spots are especially common on furniture from not using coasters. Try one of these methods to remove the rings from your furniture. Continue reading →
Wallpaper Hanging Tips
by Guest Post on May 11, 2012
Rarely walls and corners are straight, so it is best not to rely on the lines of the walls as guides when you are hanging paper. Simple tips like checking the markings on the back when cutting the paper help that you place your paper in the correct order. Learn more: Continue reading →
Painting Problems from Moisture
by Michigan State University on May 11, 2012
Painting problems from moisture are common in all regions of the world. Cold climates with snow on the upper warmer parts of a roof melt sand runs downward can cause some of these problems. Outside moisture such as rain and dew can penetrate a paint coat and result in cracking, peeling, discoloration and premature paint failure. Continue reading →
Painting Metal Outdoor Furniture
by Guest Post on May 11, 2012
Scrub soil, dust and other blimishes with detergent and water. If you have a pressure washer this could be very helpful. With a wire brush, steel wool, or course git sandpaper remove all loose, peeled paint and rust. Wipe surface using cloth dampened with vinegar and allow to dry thoroughly. Continue reading →
Removing Paint or Varnish on Hard Surface Floors
by Michigan State University on May 11, 2012
Learn how to remove paint or varnishes without damaging your hard floors. Includes eco-friendly options before using harsh chemicals. Make no mistake, you will have to invest your time and labor to remove the varnish from your floors! Continue reading →
Removing Spots and Scratches from Wood Floors
by Michigan State University on May 11, 2012
Black heel marks and other stubborn spots can often be removed by rubbing gently with fine steel wool and the solvent-based wax used on the floor. Dark spots on wood floors are often caused by exposure to alkaline substances, which were allowed to dry on the floor. Continue reading →
General Information on Wallpaper Cleaning
by Michigan State University on May 11, 2012
Modern wallcoverings are now labeled "nonwashable", "washable" or "scrubbable". The safest way to find out how to clean your paper if your wallcoverings were not labeled, is to take a small piece of it to a wallpaper dealer and ask them what they would recommend. Continue reading →
Faux Painting Techniques Examples
by Guest Post on May 9, 2012
Faux painting, also called faux finishing, is used to describe a wide range of decorative painting artistic techniques. The naming comes from the French word faux, meaning false, as these techniques started as a less expensive solution to textures like marble and wood by using artful painting. Continue reading →
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