Friday, July 29, 2011

Porch Cover Styles

An open porch style is appropriate for rustic homes in mild climates. A porch cover provides shelter from the elements and creates a unifie...

Repair Steps With Existing Iron Rails

Wrought iron stair railings. Many older homes have details that are rarely found in modern new construction. Iron railings are one such det...

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Build Wooden Fences From Trees

Build Wooden Fences From Trees Buck and pole, or buck and rail as it is often called, is the most efficient fence to build when using only t...

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Price An Outdoor Fence

An outdoor fence can provide added security and privacy for your home, and it also can enclose your yard to keep children and pets from wand...

Decorate The Inside Of A Spanishstyle Home

Wrought iron and framed windows are characteristic of Spanish design. Spanish style homes feature stucco exteriors, arched windows and port...

Vancouver Backyard Landscaping Ideas

Your backyard can be so much more than just land in the back of your home. Turn it into a haven where you can relax, entertain and simply en...

Repaint Metal Outdoor Furniture

Metal outdoor furniture should be checked periodically for rust and deterioration. Exposure to the elements can cause even the best paint jo...

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Restore An Iron Bed

Iron bed Restoring an iron bed whether it is a precious inherited piece from the family or a find at a yard sale is a project that is defini...

Monday, July 25, 2011

Paint Zinc Patio Furniture

Because zinc is not prone to rust, patio furniture composed of this metal requires no painting to keep it safe from harsh weather elements. ...

Repair Wrought Iron Fencing

Keep iron surfaces painted to avoid rust. Like any other type of fencing, wrought iron requires maintenance to preserve its structural sound...

Friday, July 22, 2011

Make Wrought Iron Rust

Designers use wrought iron for outdoor metalwork. Any iron object rusts in the proper conditions, even tough wrought iron . Wrought iron ...

Convert A Cast Iron Bed

You can keep your ornate cast iron bed by converting it to a standard size. Cast iron beds have been around for hundreds of years. You coul...

Make A Halloween Cemetery Fence

Home stores sell a variety of pre-fabricated miniature fence sections. These pieces are traditionally sold to gardeners that want to separat...

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Restore Painted Furniture

Stripping painted furniture to restore its wood finish takes patience and the right tools. If you own a piece of high-quality painted furni...

Decorate Tuscan Style Inexpensively

Tuscan Style Decorating Tuscan Style decorating does not need to cost you a fortune. This style of decorating uses color, texture, food/wine...

Make A Giant Wall Clock

Making a giant wall clock will dress up your space in no time. Decorating a home can be a fun and exciting project, but it can also become e...

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Choose Lighting To Complement Your Home'S Decorating Style

The array of light fixtures and lamps is staggering. Many times, you're able to get the exact look for your decorating style. Here are s...

Tuscan Lighting Ideas

Tuscan decor shares the same color scheme as the sun-burnt exterior of old Tuscan buildings. Tuscan d cor is a style of rustic Italian inter...

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Make A Home Wine Rack

Your wine rack will use dowels similar to those used in this plate rack. A homemade wine rack is something you can use for years. And it'...

Put On Violent J'S Face Paint

Violent J Makeup Template Filled In The emergence of rap icons Insane Clown Posse (ICP) had a profound effect on not only who listened to ra...

Monday, July 18, 2011

Types Of Animal Fencing

Horses are still often contained inside traditional wooden post fences. Although the poet Robert Frost wrote that good fences make good neig...

Update A Red Brick Fireplace

Update a red brick fireplace with your choice of materials. Fireplaces made of red brick are common in older traditional homes. The firepla...

Renaissance Style Lighting

Candelabras were popular during the Renaissance. Lighting during the Renaissance, which lasted from the 13th to 17th centuries, relied on ca...

Friday, July 15, 2011

Walk A Runway Like Miss J Alexander

Miss J. Alexander If you don't know him, you should. Miss J. Alexander, known simply as "Miss J." is the lady-in-waiting for T...

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Make A Drag From Chain Link Fence

Scrap pieces of chain link fence make a good drag mat. Dragging loose soil with a mat levels the ground and covers fresh seed. Drag mats ca...

Homemade Outdoor Lamp Posts

Build homemade lamp posts to reflect your style. Home improvement stores and lamp post designers don't always offer a wide variety of la...

Ideas For Longaberger Product Uses

The Longaberger Company specializes in decorative baskets. Longaberger, a U.S. craft company, specializes in baskets, home accents, pottery,...

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Information On Metal Bunk Beds

Metal bunk beds are made with materials such as steel tubing, metal rods and wrought iron. These materials help give the bed a more modern a...

Making A Basic Forge

Making your own portable forge can be an interesting first project for a beginning blacksmith. Some blacksmiths build their forges from old ...

Kinds Of Window Grills

The various kinds of window grilss all have two purposes Whereas there are many kinds of windows, such is not the case with window grills. W...

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Tricks For Using An Airless Paint Sprayer

An airless paint sprayer is a useful invention that allows the user to spray complex surfaces such as wrought iron fences or shutters, or ev...

Install A Basement Support Post

A basement post is usually installed to counteract a sagging frame in a wood-frame house. Typically the posts are eight-foot adjustable devi...

Monday, July 11, 2011

Replace A Chair Seat

Dining room chair. Many of the most popular styles of kitchen and dining room chairs have upholstered seats that are affixed to the chair fr...

Use An Antique Cobbler Toilet Paper Stand

Cobbler paper holders are easy to change. Antique cobbler stands are two-piece iron shoemaking tools that are easily converted into high-qua...