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Showing posts with label home diy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label home diy. Show all posts
Monday, April 7, 2014
Monday, March 31, 2014
Hanging a Ribbon From an Empty Picture Frame : Craft Time!
An extremely easy way to decorate your room.
Friday, March 28, 2014
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
DIY Cute Rugs | Easy No Sew Home Decor (BeautySplurge)
This video shows you how to make a personalised rug inexpensively, without having to sew a single stitch!
Friday, February 15, 2013
Homemade Laundry Detergent | At Home With P. Allen Smith
You can create your homemade laundry soap recipe using just a few simple ingredients like super washing soda and borax. Clean your clothes like never before!
Monday, October 8, 2012
How to Make Creative Table Pieces | At Home With P. Allen Smith
Rather than throwing out your old glass bottles, transform them into unique table pieces. DIY in a fun and easy way.
Monday, August 27, 2012
Monday, June 18, 2012
DIY Clothespin Flower Pot
Recycle these wooden clothes pins for an unique flower pot of your own!
Article taken off homedit.com
DIY Clothespin Flower Pot
I know spring is almost over, but I can’t help telling you about this amazing thing you can do yourselves at home with a little imagination and very little materials. Flowers grow in summer, too, so it would be a real gift for the plant lovers around here. This is a DIY Clothespin Flower Pot that is mean to hold small plants like these daffodils, that are actually a bit too big, so you can use smaller plants. First thing’s first , so if you like flowers , just take a look at the photos first and if you are curious about the steps you need to take in order to do this, then keep reading this article.
First step – buy some small flowers that can be moved to a pot immediately. You can find them in specialized stores and even in the market.
Second step – gather all the things that you need for the project and make sure you find a large and clean area where you can try your artistic skills. Here is a list with the materials you need for getting one such special flower pot: a small plastic yoghurt cup (but you can also use any kind of cup that you have), a bunch of wooden clothes pins, lots of differently coloured glitter, some clear spray (optional) and lots of fun.
Step number three – Adjust the size of the plastic cups to the size of the clothes pin, so that when you clip them to the cup, you will not see an ugly plastic edge.
Step number four – apply glitter on the clothes pins, a different colour on each pin, dry them and then spray a bit of clear spray for fixating the glitter and not allowing it to spread all over the place.
Step number five – Just leave the clothes pins to get dried and them simply clip them on the plastic cup all around, not leaving any space in between them.
Step number six -Bring on your small plant that is already potted in a small transparent container, water it a bit and then place it in a visible sunny way on your balcony. Make sure your container has some holes on the bottom, so that the water that you pour will be able to drain.It will be so colourful and nice and it will make you smile just looking at it. {found on This Heart of Mine Blog}.
Article taken off homedit.com
DIY Clothespin Flower Pot
I know spring is almost over, but I can’t help telling you about this amazing thing you can do yourselves at home with a little imagination and very little materials. Flowers grow in summer, too, so it would be a real gift for the plant lovers around here. This is a DIY Clothespin Flower Pot that is mean to hold small plants like these daffodils, that are actually a bit too big, so you can use smaller plants. First thing’s first , so if you like flowers , just take a look at the photos first and if you are curious about the steps you need to take in order to do this, then keep reading this article.
First step – buy some small flowers that can be moved to a pot immediately. You can find them in specialized stores and even in the market.
Second step – gather all the things that you need for the project and make sure you find a large and clean area where you can try your artistic skills. Here is a list with the materials you need for getting one such special flower pot: a small plastic yoghurt cup (but you can also use any kind of cup that you have), a bunch of wooden clothes pins, lots of differently coloured glitter, some clear spray (optional) and lots of fun.
Step number three – Adjust the size of the plastic cups to the size of the clothes pin, so that when you clip them to the cup, you will not see an ugly plastic edge.
Step number four – apply glitter on the clothes pins, a different colour on each pin, dry them and then spray a bit of clear spray for fixating the glitter and not allowing it to spread all over the place.
Step number five – Just leave the clothes pins to get dried and them simply clip them on the plastic cup all around, not leaving any space in between them.
Step number six -Bring on your small plant that is already potted in a small transparent container, water it a bit and then place it in a visible sunny way on your balcony. Make sure your container has some holes on the bottom, so that the water that you pour will be able to drain.It will be so colourful and nice and it will make you smile just looking at it. {found on This Heart of Mine Blog}.
Monday, May 14, 2012
How to tile the floor by yourself
Planning to diy your house? How about tiling the floor...
Article taken off homedit.com
How to tile the floor by yourself
When renovating or remodeling your home, there are things that you can do by yourself and things that require professional help. For example, you can paint the walls yourself and you can even tile the floors by yourself. Even if you never did it before, it would be a good time to learn.
Usually it’s the bathroom and the kitchen that require tiled floors. The process it not as difficult as you might think. There are a few step that you need to follow and it’s also important to have a flexible mind. Not everything goes exactly according to plan. Now let’s see the step necessary for this DIY project.
The first thing you need to do is to clean the floor. You need to remove any debris or dust in order to insure nice cohesion for the tiles. After removing the larger debric by hand you can use a vacuum for the dust and the smaller stuff. After you did that and the floor is clean you should lay out the tiles. Start from a corner, the most visible one, and lay out a full-sized tile. The lay out the rest of the tiles with spaces between them in order to check if the pattern ends nicely at the other corner. If not, change the order or the location of the tiles.
Next it’s time to mix the mortar. It comes either in a box ready for mixing or in pre-mixed tubs. Either one is eqaully good. Spread the mortar. Start with a small patch of ground, enough to cover 2-3 square feet. Try to keep apply a layer with the same thickness. Apply the first tile and apply as much pressure as possible. You might think this is enough but it’s not. You also need to use a small board covered with cloth (to protect the tile) and, using a hammer or mallet, tap the board.
Continue with more tiles and repeat the process. When you get in the corner you might need to cut the tiles in order to make them fit. After installing all the tiles and the mortar has cured completely, spread ground with a rubber float into the ground lines. Then you can use a damp sponge to clean the face of the tiles. Wait until everything is dry and in place and your floor is done and ready to use.
Article taken off homedit.com
How to tile the floor by yourself
When renovating or remodeling your home, there are things that you can do by yourself and things that require professional help. For example, you can paint the walls yourself and you can even tile the floors by yourself. Even if you never did it before, it would be a good time to learn.
Usually it’s the bathroom and the kitchen that require tiled floors. The process it not as difficult as you might think. There are a few step that you need to follow and it’s also important to have a flexible mind. Not everything goes exactly according to plan. Now let’s see the step necessary for this DIY project.
The first thing you need to do is to clean the floor. You need to remove any debris or dust in order to insure nice cohesion for the tiles. After removing the larger debric by hand you can use a vacuum for the dust and the smaller stuff. After you did that and the floor is clean you should lay out the tiles. Start from a corner, the most visible one, and lay out a full-sized tile. The lay out the rest of the tiles with spaces between them in order to check if the pattern ends nicely at the other corner. If not, change the order or the location of the tiles.
Next it’s time to mix the mortar. It comes either in a box ready for mixing or in pre-mixed tubs. Either one is eqaully good. Spread the mortar. Start with a small patch of ground, enough to cover 2-3 square feet. Try to keep apply a layer with the same thickness. Apply the first tile and apply as much pressure as possible. You might think this is enough but it’s not. You also need to use a small board covered with cloth (to protect the tile) and, using a hammer or mallet, tap the board.
Continue with more tiles and repeat the process. When you get in the corner you might need to cut the tiles in order to make them fit. After installing all the tiles and the mortar has cured completely, spread ground with a rubber float into the ground lines. Then you can use a damp sponge to clean the face of the tiles. Wait until everything is dry and in place and your floor is done and ready to use.
Monday, September 26, 2011
How to Clean a Coffee Maker With Vinegar
Great uses of vinegar... =)
Article taken off homedit.com
How to Clean a Coffee Maker With Vinegar
You're sick of your coffee tasting like mud and you keep forgetting to buy those coffee cleaner solutions. Not to worry; you don't need a fancy solution to thoroughly purge your coffee maker. You can use ordinary vinegar to clean a coffee maker. A few simple steps will have you on your way to a tasty cup of coffee once again.
Instructions
1. Dump out any leftover coffee from the carafe and empty the basket of the old coffee ground and filter.
2. Rinse the carafe in cold water then fill with one part white vinegar to two parts water.
3. Pour the vinegar and water solution into the coffee maker's reservoir and turn the maker on to brew a pot. Once the brewing cycle is complete, shut off the coffee maker.
4. Allow the vinegar solution to sit in the carafe for about 15 minutes.
5. Rinse out any vestiges of vinegar by brewing water only through the coffee maker twice more, again shutting of the coffee maker and letting it cool about 15 minutes between cycles.
6. Wash the carafe and filter basket in warm, soapy water. Rinse and get ready to enjoy great-tasting coffee once again.
Article taken off homedit.com
How to Clean a Coffee Maker With Vinegar
You're sick of your coffee tasting like mud and you keep forgetting to buy those coffee cleaner solutions. Not to worry; you don't need a fancy solution to thoroughly purge your coffee maker. You can use ordinary vinegar to clean a coffee maker. A few simple steps will have you on your way to a tasty cup of coffee once again.
Instructions
1. Dump out any leftover coffee from the carafe and empty the basket of the old coffee ground and filter.
2. Rinse the carafe in cold water then fill with one part white vinegar to two parts water.
3. Pour the vinegar and water solution into the coffee maker's reservoir and turn the maker on to brew a pot. Once the brewing cycle is complete, shut off the coffee maker.
4. Allow the vinegar solution to sit in the carafe for about 15 minutes.
5. Rinse out any vestiges of vinegar by brewing water only through the coffee maker twice more, again shutting of the coffee maker and letting it cool about 15 minutes between cycles.
6. Wash the carafe and filter basket in warm, soapy water. Rinse and get ready to enjoy great-tasting coffee once again.
Monday, May 30, 2011
Got Ugly Wall Texture? Something You Can Do
Getting bored of your wall texture? Here's some inspiration!
Article taken off home-decorating-made-easy.com
Got Ugly Wall Texture? Something You Can Do
Ugly wall texture is a pretty common headache for many homeowners. Both plaster and walls with drywall covering present their fair share of troubles.
Sometimes, it can just be a case of boredom. That old wall texture or ceiling texture no longer looks attractive to the jaded eye.
A lot of do-it-yourself homeowners are fairly adventurous when it comes to all kinds of home repair or renovation projects. But for some odd reason, they balk at plaster or drywall work.
The truth is, like many things, some instruction, practice and growing self confidence can take the mystery out of this.
If it is a case of wanting to get rid of texture completely, then that is accomplished by skim coating the whole area. Now, the new smooth wall or ceiling offers new options. Do I go with just a smooth finish, or would I like some new kind of texture?
Putting on a different kind of wall texture can be a fun challenge, a fresh adventure that creates attractive results to be enjoyed for years to come.
You’re not artistic? How do you know? I am not artistic, but I have been giving clients beautiful texture effects on walls and ceilings for many years. If you had told me when I was in my early 20s that I would be doing this kind of work for a living, I would have said you were crazy. But
I learned to do it under the instruction of a drywall master, and it wasn’t hard. It was fun.
And I have taught others to do the same.
Here’s the way I looked at it. I remembered my mom in the kitchen, pulling a homemade cake from the oven and while it cooled preparing the frosting mix.
It was fascinating watching her apply the cool creamy stuff over that cake, with deft strokes of the knife. Beautiful swirls and peaks or just about anything that she decided to try. If you had accused my mom of being “artistic,” she would have laughed in your face. But those cakes were almost too lovely to eat.
So I think of applying wall and ceiling textures as “frosting the cake.” You’ve got the cool creamy texture mix you have prepared, and now you can do anything you want to with it.
But, of course, like many things, some practice goes a long ways. I always encourage people to find a surface somewhere to practice on. Maybe a smooth garage wall? A sheet of drywall is cheap. Or maybe painted plywood or even cardboard. Don’t forget, you can erase and start over as many times as you need to.
When you arrive at a point where you can say - “Wow. That I like!”, then ask yourself - can I do this over an entire wall or ceiling and be consistent throughout? That may be the most challenging part. It is better to arrive at something simple, where you can break off at anytime you need to and know you can come back to it later without a seam or lap showing. Like a texture with an irregular open edge.
What about tools? There are lots of things that work to create textures. Brushes, drywall broad knives, rubber floats like tile setters use, plasterers trowels, paint rollers, even your hands (remember finger painting in grade school). You can even build pattern tools you can press into freshly applied texture compound to leave unique imprints.
Like fingerprints, what you do will be unique to some extent. You will always know - I did that!
What you could use is some instruction. See samples of different kinds of wall and ceiling textures. Or watch someone actually doing texture work. This can fire up your imagination and motivation, as you find yourself saying - Hey, I think I could do that.
Edwin Brown has almost 40 years experience doing plaster and drywall renovation work on the west coast of the US.
For some guidance regarding wall and ceiling texture work, and for pictures of various textures, check out his web page at http://www.plaster-wall-ceiling-solutions.com/wall-texture.html
Article taken off home-decorating-made-easy.com
Got Ugly Wall Texture? Something You Can Do
Ugly wall texture is a pretty common headache for many homeowners. Both plaster and walls with drywall covering present their fair share of troubles.
Sometimes, it can just be a case of boredom. That old wall texture or ceiling texture no longer looks attractive to the jaded eye.
A lot of do-it-yourself homeowners are fairly adventurous when it comes to all kinds of home repair or renovation projects. But for some odd reason, they balk at plaster or drywall work.
The truth is, like many things, some instruction, practice and growing self confidence can take the mystery out of this.
If it is a case of wanting to get rid of texture completely, then that is accomplished by skim coating the whole area. Now, the new smooth wall or ceiling offers new options. Do I go with just a smooth finish, or would I like some new kind of texture?
Putting on a different kind of wall texture can be a fun challenge, a fresh adventure that creates attractive results to be enjoyed for years to come.
You’re not artistic? How do you know? I am not artistic, but I have been giving clients beautiful texture effects on walls and ceilings for many years. If you had told me when I was in my early 20s that I would be doing this kind of work for a living, I would have said you were crazy. But
I learned to do it under the instruction of a drywall master, and it wasn’t hard. It was fun.
And I have taught others to do the same.
Here’s the way I looked at it. I remembered my mom in the kitchen, pulling a homemade cake from the oven and while it cooled preparing the frosting mix.
It was fascinating watching her apply the cool creamy stuff over that cake, with deft strokes of the knife. Beautiful swirls and peaks or just about anything that she decided to try. If you had accused my mom of being “artistic,” she would have laughed in your face. But those cakes were almost too lovely to eat.
So I think of applying wall and ceiling textures as “frosting the cake.” You’ve got the cool creamy texture mix you have prepared, and now you can do anything you want to with it.
But, of course, like many things, some practice goes a long ways. I always encourage people to find a surface somewhere to practice on. Maybe a smooth garage wall? A sheet of drywall is cheap. Or maybe painted plywood or even cardboard. Don’t forget, you can erase and start over as many times as you need to.
When you arrive at a point where you can say - “Wow. That I like!”, then ask yourself - can I do this over an entire wall or ceiling and be consistent throughout? That may be the most challenging part. It is better to arrive at something simple, where you can break off at anytime you need to and know you can come back to it later without a seam or lap showing. Like a texture with an irregular open edge.
What about tools? There are lots of things that work to create textures. Brushes, drywall broad knives, rubber floats like tile setters use, plasterers trowels, paint rollers, even your hands (remember finger painting in grade school). You can even build pattern tools you can press into freshly applied texture compound to leave unique imprints.
Like fingerprints, what you do will be unique to some extent. You will always know - I did that!
What you could use is some instruction. See samples of different kinds of wall and ceiling textures. Or watch someone actually doing texture work. This can fire up your imagination and motivation, as you find yourself saying - Hey, I think I could do that.
Edwin Brown has almost 40 years experience doing plaster and drywall renovation work on the west coast of the US.
For some guidance regarding wall and ceiling texture work, and for pictures of various textures, check out his web page at http://www.plaster-wall-ceiling-solutions.com/wall-texture.html
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