Friday, January 29, 2010

Glue Cast Iron Together

Epoxy resin glues are useful in repairing cast iron Repairing cast iron can be challenging because there are several different types of cast...

Make Flower Arches

Add flowers to dress up wedding arches. Add life and color to a simple wrought-iron or wooden arch by adding flowers, greenery and lights. M...

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Remove The Rollers From A Metal Bed Frame

Rollers on beds can be replaced with posts. If you want to install risers or posts on your bed you will need to first remove the existing ro...

Cruise Parking In New Orleans Hotels

New Orleans, Louisiana is home to the famous annual Mardi Gras. New Orleans, Louisiana is best known for its French Quarter, authentic Cajun...

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Mediterranean Wall Decor

Mediterranean wall elements make for stylish decor. Mediterranean-style homes are often inviting due to their warm color palette, rich fabri...

Make An Easy Padded Headboard

Add personality to your bed by creating an easy padded headboard that hangs on the wall from a curtain rod. This project is easy to make and...

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Apply Rustoleum Hammered Paint

Want to add a sophisticated hammered metal finish to light fixtures, porch railings, outdoor tables and home decor items with the push of a ...

Garden Sculpture Yard Art Ideas

If you're looking for ideas for garden art and yard sculptures then you're in luck. There are so many things you can do to make yar...

Monday, January 25, 2010

Recycle Ground Iron Slag

Iron is a byproduct of the steel industry, and is created by a fusion of ash, limestone and other fluxes which are added to iron. By recycli...

Use Folding Bistro Tables Indoors

Evoke the look of Paris bistros or Italian street side cafes by using folding bistro tables in your interior decor. Folding bistro tables p...

Design A Tuscan Garden

Tree placement is important when designing a Tuscan garden. Whether you've been to Italy and want to bring some of your vacation home, o...

Friday, January 22, 2010

Iron Gate Styles

A heavily ornamented iron gate adds style and provides security. Iron gates are mass produced in many styles, sizes and finishes. If you are...

Make A Clay Pipe

Pipe collectors the world over enjoy both the aesthetic and functionality of clay pipes. Clay is ideal for pipe making because it so easily ...

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Bend Wrought Iron

Bend Wrought Iron Bending and shaping wrought iron is the specialty of a blacksmith. Unless you are repeatedly forging the same size bend in...

Attach A Metal Trellis To A Wood Fence

Liven up a wood fence by attaching a metal trellis. Metal trellises are both decorative and practical items to have in your garden. A metal...

Cast Plaques

Create a plaster plaque for a one-of-a-kind gift. Cast plaques are used when making decoupage projects, school and birth mementos. They can ...

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Build Farm Metal Gates

Every enclosure needs a gate. Here's a simple metal farm gate. Regardless of the size of a fenced area, somewhere a gate will be needed....

Instructions On Build A Pallet Daybed

Old wood pallets become a simplistic frame for a daybed. A daybed is the perfect place to sleep, lounge or do a little of both. Whether you ...

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Build A Metal Art Decoration Facade

Metal decorations bring elegance to a room's decor. Working with metal isn't as difficult as you may think. It does require some spe...

Assemble A Metal Bed Frame

Assemble a Metal Bed Frame Metal bed frames vary by size and specific design, but assembling them is usually fairly straightforward. If you ...

Monday, January 18, 2010

The Uses Of Longaberger

Use a Longaberger basket to organize and store items around the home. Many people enjoy collecting Longaberger baskets, which are handmade i...

Outdoor Planter Plants

Many plants can be kept outdoors in planters. Although planters can be valuable assets to gardening, separating otherwise invasive species a...

Flat Iron Work

How Does a Flat Iron Work? Background The concept of using heat to straighten hair has been around since the 1800s. Women used irons designe...

Friday, January 15, 2010

Make A Grave Fence

A grave fence adds atmosphere to a Halloween graveyard or haunted house. In the 19th century, individual graves sometimes had fences, known...

Diy Painting A Metal Pipe Fence

A metal pipe fence is usually used on farms and ranches for animals like horses and cattle because it is very durable. However, a metal pip...

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Styles Of Brass Beds

Many styles of brass beds exist. Brass beds were first introduced in the 1820s and became popular toward the latter half of the 19th century...

Paint Ideas For Living Room Pictures

Paint ideas for living room pictures Do it yourself paintings have many functions in living rooms. Large scale paintings can change the look...

Antique Cast Iron

Cast Iron is a dark metal mostly known for its use in the making of cooking skillets and kitchen appliances. Some cast iron is also used to...

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Diy Iron Plant Stand

Iron stands can be highly decorative or use more subtle embellishments. Building your own plant stand allows you to display your favorite pl...

Painting Metal Outdoor Furniture Techniques

Outdoor Metal Furniture Transform your old metal outdoor furniture with a fresh coat of paint. Painting metal outdoor furniture is simply a ...

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Stick Weld Cast Iron

Stick Weld Cast Iron Cast iron is renowned for its strength. Despite this, it occasionally breaks. If you have a leaky cast iron bathtub, o...

Paint A Birdbath

Decorate a birdbath with the right kind of paint to add color to your landscape. Paint a birdbath to add a decorative touch to your outdoor ...

Monday, January 11, 2010

Improvements For A Southern Ranch Style House

A Southern ranch style house is known for a wide, single-story design. Larger ranch homes can even be sprawling, but they might seem lackin...

How Does Vinyl Fencing Compare To Other Types Of Fencing

Cost Vinyl fencing will be a bit more expensive than wood. First of all, it is made from oil, just like other plastic products. And when oi...

Hang A Tendril Wine Rack

Home wine storage is a modern necessity for many wine drinkers. Although temperature-controlled alternatives are popular, other choices are ...

Friday, January 8, 2010

Italian Decor Ideas

Italian décor is known for its romantic splendor and relaxing overtone. When creating your own Italian-inspired home theme, be sure to incor...

Style To A Dining Room

Whether you have a formal dining room or an every day dining room, it is where everyone gathers for holiday meals. You can create an appeal...