Archive for the ‘renovating’ Category
Safety Glasses
Monday, May 24th, 2010
There are people who are good in renovating and repairing or are just good around the house. They are able to repair almost anything even if they are not professionals. In every repair, they always consider safety. We also must consider safety. There are manuals and tips that would always start with some tips on how to do some things without harming ourselves. They would give some tips on what to wear like safety glasses and boots. After the safety tips would be the tips on how to do a certain job which still considers the right way to do it. Better safe than sorry.
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Fiberglass Home Improvement
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
A contemporary looking home sends a message of the state-of-the-art taste. It is the look of the cutting edge which is linear. The aim is to achieve unbroken, smooth, architecturally faithful lines in the look of a whole room. If you want to achieve this look for your own house, you could get ideas from Richmond Home Improvement. The contemporary look relies on unblocked vistas which is why glass is so important, and you could get Fiberglass Doors Richmond VA to achieve that.
The proper flow of light is a very important element of a contemporary look as well. Try for the airiest look by using Fiberglass Windows Richmond VA and keep it uncluttered with no heavy draperies. The best look is either unadorned windows or hard-edge blinds. Also remember that to decode a contemporary look, the unbroken look is optimum, punctuated only occasionally with light colors that blend with simple floor. Look around and get a lot of ideas to achieve the best look possible.
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Richmond Home Improvement
Friday, February 26th, 2010
Bring your house to life by using some redecorating skills and techniques, making it a lively arena where guests can converge, converse, and unwind in each other’s company. Remember that when updating your style, update even the items that are more functional than decorative. The design of every single item in your home rounds out the overall look of the place.
Richmond Home Improvement has many great ideas to help you make your home a better place to live. You can update the feel of your home by adding Vinyl Replacement Windows Richmond that allow for friendly interaction with neighbors, and also open up the house to warm sunlight. These windows are also built to provide energy efficiency, beauty and comfort. Fiberglass Doors Richmond VA are also a great addition as they obscure boundaries, blending the indoors with outdoors. Fiberglass Windows Richmond VA will also serve your house well, adding to the neat,uncluttered feel, without interrupting the flow of light air and energy. Stripped down to simple geometry, these pieces will definitely make your place a well-planned home, exuding clean and cool.
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Tiles
Monday, February 1st, 2010
We always try to improve our homes. It may be just adding something here and there or renovating some parts of it to make it look different or modern. Sometimes, others really don’t notice the change but feel different somehow. There was a time when we went to a friend’s house and their floor was lined with wood. I’ve gotten so used to it being there that when I went back there I didn’t notice that they already took it apart and it showed white clean tiles. It only occurred to me at that time when I was thinking there was something different with how the whole room looked. It did become an improvement and somehow it looked cleaner. Maybe because each tile was so white and clean which somehow gave the whole room a different feel. It’s also easier to clean because it seems like the dirt are easily swept with a broom or some cloth.
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Books
Friday, January 22nd, 2010
There are a lot of books about home improvement and of course DIY textbooks. If you are wanting to create some shelves or do some work at the house, these books will help you with the basics. Of course there are also books that would give something a bit more advanced but for the average user, the basics are enough. If you are a handy guy, it would be easy for you to follow some instructions for maybe replacing a door or putting up some new cabinets. It would be fun especially if you like the work. It may also give you some new ideas on how to work on something if you’ve done that type of work before. Some of the books will also give ideas on how to design the house or where to put the furniture.
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Practical Paint-Based Faux Finishes
Monday, November 30th, 2009
If you have the luxury of time and a huge budget, it’s better to have genuine surface materials. However, if you’re a little low on cash or can’t wait for a time-tempered natural finish to occur (antiquing, for example), take heart, a little cheating won’t hurt. Faux finishes are almost as good as the real thing!
Don’t know where to start? Check out these paint-based faux finishes below.
Antiquing and Verdigris
This mimics the patina that metals acquire over time. The natural greenish-bluish tones of verdigris can be duplicated when a piece of metal or plastic is exposed to heat and combined with acids. The trick is to apply the layers in uneven arbitrary patches for a more natural look.
Marbling
This age-old classic finish emulates various natural marble veins, including carrara marbling which involves dipping a thin brush in black gaze and sweeping a softening brush in light, random strokes to create the characteristic marble pattern. Serpentine marbling, on the other hand, is achieved by rubbing oil paint on a surface using a tissue paper.
Faux Bois (Fake Wood)
The subtle grains and lines of wood furniture or surface can be easily recreated. If done well, you can even replicate the book matching veins and knots of expensive wood veneers.
Paint Spattering
This easy and popular finish employs tiny paint dots in a variety of colors for a rich yet effortless-looking surface accent on walls. The “spattering” effect is achieved by thumping a loaded paintbrush (or old toothbrush against a screen for small surfaces) against a stick to spatter it in different directions.
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Tags: Antiquing and Verdigris, Faux, Faux Bois (Fake Wood), Faux Painting, Marbling, Paint, Paint Spattering, painting, Practical Paint-Based Faux Finishes
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Do Magic by Painting your House
Friday, July 3rd, 2009
Give new life to old things with a coat or two of paint.
In these lean times, many of us are looking for ways to save money. But cutting costs shouldn’t stop you from making your house beautiful. There are many hidden treasures around your home just waiting to be discovered. All you need is a paintbrush in one hand, a can of paint in the other, and a weekend to complete any of these instant makeover projects.
Go over your house, room by room, and gather the knick-knacks you’ve collected over the years. Don’t toss them! Now instead of letting them collect dust, paint these all in sophisticated white and display it freeform-style on a bookshelf or small side table. You’ll be surprised at how these items (even the tackiest ones) will look interesting again!
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