Friday, October 30, 2009
Replace Wood Spindles In A Stair Rail With Iron Ones
You can replace your wood spindles with iron ones in your stair rail with these step-by-step instructions. Save your old wood spindles if yo...
Spanishstyle Decorating Ideas For The Bedroom
Decorative ironwork incorporates the look of Old World craftsmanship in Spanish design. The Spanish style of interior design is exemplified...
Bathtub Chip Repair
In most cases, repairing a chipped bathtub is not difficult. Unless you are handy and have time to do it yourself, replacing a bathtub that ...
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Make A Sculpture With Nuts & Bolts
Contemporary artists have become increasingly interested in thinking about the way art communicates. Conceptual art examines these matters, ...
Rustic Furniture Painting Techniques
Rustic interior designs work to create calm and relaxing environments that take their inspiration from nature itself. Rustic designs incorpo...
Repaint A Metal Table
Repaint Metal Furniture Metal tables, especially those used in outdoor gardens and patios, can quickly rust and deteriorate from exposure t...
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Homemade Sliding Gate Plans
Making your own sliding gate can save you money and time shopping for the gate that best suits your preferences. By finding a plan that suit...
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Decorate A Kitchen With Italian Theme
Decorate a Kitchen With Italian Theme The Tuscan countryside in Italy is filled with green rolling hills, vineyards, stucco houses and warm ...
Guide For Cast Iron Wood Stove Restoration
With elbow grease and naval jelly, this wood stove can be restored. Old cast iron wood stoves are not technologically sophisticated but are ...
Monday, October 26, 2009
Design A Fence For A Flower Garden
Design a fence that gives passersby a peek, but protects your flowers from "petal pickers. " Planting and tending a flower garden...
Clean Wroughtiron Exterior Lighting
Wrought-iron light fixtures are durable and ideal for outdoor use. Wrought iron is a durable, attractive option for exterior lighting. Made ...
Decorate Garden Arches
Garden arches add a unique element to the pathways of your garden. These garden accent pieces are both functional and decorative as well. ...
Friday, October 23, 2009
Create A Living Room With Primitive Decor
Antique wooden chairs suit a primitive living room decor. Primitive decor is typically an eclectic mixture of salvaged treasures, authentic ...
Paint Iron Steps
Scrub each step clean, using steel wool. Before you paint iron steps, you must take special measures to prepare the metal for paint adhesion...
Metal Trellis Projects
A sturdy trellis canopy can hold a heavy vine and create a natural shelter. A sturdy metal trellis can hold heavy flowering vines such as w...
Thursday, October 22, 2009
What Kind Of Fabric To Use For Outdoor Chair Cushions
Choose water-resistant outdoor cushions. Patio furniture comes in various materials, including wood, rod iron and wicker, offering a plethor...
Unusual Headboard Ideas
Even a simple headboard can enhance a room's style. Headboards provide an attractive centerpiece to your bedroom and can help tie your o...
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Put Caster Wheels On Dining Chairs
Make your dining chairs mobile with caster wheels. Putting caster wheels on the legs of dining chairs not only makes them easier to maneuver...
Ways To Hang Plates
Modern hangers allow individual plates to be hung without visible wires. Plate hanging was very popular in the Victorian era (1837 to 1901),...
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Installation Instructions For Automatic Gate Opener
Electric gate openers can certainly add convenience. Fences and the gates that allow us to pass to and fro are day-to-day necessities for ma...
Refinish & Clean A Cast Iron Fireplace
Cast iron fireplaces can be restored. Cast iron fireplaces lose their finish over time. With each use, the heat degrades the original finis...
Diy Lantern Hook
London passed laws in the 1700s that required houses facing the street to hang lanterns at night. When gas lanterns were the only available ...
Monday, October 19, 2009
Gazebo Parts
A Victorian-style gazebo incorporates open fretwork. A gazebo is an outdoor structure with a roof and open sides. Originally, gazebos were l...
Gazebo Ideas For A Spa
Gazebos are ideal structures for outdoor spas and hot tubs. Gazebo structures are ideal for showcasing outdoor spas and hot tubs. Different ...
Friday, October 16, 2009
Paint Cast Iron
Properly prepare cast iron for a successful paint job. Because it is a durable, nonporous surface, cast iron is poorly suited for painted f...
About Rustic Decor
About Rustic Decor Rustic decorating has been traditionally applied to lake houses, fishing cabins and hunting lodges. Rustic decor is bein...
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Make A Gateleg Craft Table
Gateleg tables use space efficiently. Gateleg tables provide an effective way to get the table space you need without taking up space when ...
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
What Is French Country Interior Design
An antique armoire creates a focal point in a room. French country interior design evokes the simple, pastoral countryside of rural France. ...
Price An Antique Brass Bed
Brass beds were first manufactured in the 1820s and they have been popular ever since. For some, a brass bed is the epitome of elegance, evo...
Clean And Condition Antique Cast Iron
Cast iron can develop serious rust problems. Decorative cast iron was meant to be functional as well as beautiful and was used to create gat...
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Installing A Wrought Iron Fence On Porch Steps
Wrought iron fences can have very intricate designs. Concrete porch steps can be a dangerous place if there isn't a fence or railing alo...
About Storm Doors
About Storm Doors Storm doors are as efficient as they are decorative. They come in a wide range of choices in color and material. Unlike th...
Build A Table With Granite Top
Granite slabs will make a solid table. Granite tables and counter tops offer an outstanding amount of durability. Granite is a strong, dens...
Monday, October 12, 2009
Decorate With Burnt Orange
The warmth of the burnt orange allows it to work well with many colors. Burnt orange is a rich, warm color that adds spice and flavor to any...
Friday, October 9, 2009
Decorate A Castle Home
A castle home requires time and care when decorating. Castle homes are both architecturally challenging and aesthetically pleasing. Decorati...
Measure Wroughtiron Stair Railings
A wrought-iron stair railing can lend a look of sophistication to a staircase and provide sturdy support for those ascending or descending ...
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