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Thursday, January 5th, 2012
House Painting – Doesn’t this sound a little expensive? Oh no! You are mistaken. As far as bedecking on a budget is concerned, paint is pretty much the way to go since you’ll get spectacular results with minimal investment. Well, nothing changes nor updates the interior look of your home more than an unsullied coat of paint. In fact, it can work wonders. In this section you’ll get to know the ideas of painting your house interior and exterior and many more ways to decorate your house. Painting changes the entire look of your house and makes it more beautiful and colorful. A small room seems to be larger and a dark room looks vivid with a bright coat of paint. Not just the four walls, but you can paint just about anything in your house to create a fresh look. Let’s take a look at some of the interesting DIY house painting ideas.
Spray painting
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Spray painting is considered as a home decorator’s friend. Spray painting is much easier and faster than hand painting and it is cost effective too with a flawless finishing. The advantage of using spray paint is that it doesn’t look like spray painted, rather gives a dazzling finish. The least difficult part in spray painting is to find a place and the rest would become quite easy. Most of the people feel that spray painting doesn’t last for a long time as it will scratch, chip off easily. But by the usage of right amount of paint and the quality makes it look brighter with an unblemished outlook. Moreover brush is not used in spray painting which makes your work simple and easy. Then first step prior to start with spray painting is sanding. Many people avoid this step due to laziness and this becomes a huge draw back to painting. As a result it doesn’t adhere to the wall. Quick sanding using medium grit sandpaper will give the best result.
Spray Painting
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Next step is priming. People hardly understand how crucial it is to do priming. Priming is mostly done with a help of a quality primer which allows the paint to stick well and in addition to that it makes the work look professional too. At no cost primer should be done. Rust-Oleum Ultra Cover 2X Primer is the most common primer used due to its thickness, so only fewer amounts of it is required. Once the primer dries the color can be applied immediately. Here paint should be sprayed ten inches from the surface and should be sprayed evenly to make it look smooth. Make sure that all the sides are well coated including the underside. After painting allow it to dry completely. For extra durability, use a spray over poly coating.
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Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
Summer is a time for light and airy home décor. Dispense with the deep colours of winter and pare down to the bare minimum of accessories in each room. For instance, opt for a single rose in a simple vase rather than a full bouquet of flowers or place picture groupings or collections of any sort into storage and choose just one favourite for display.
Change window treatments to match the season. Replace heavy drapes with shades or blinds topped with a valance of lace or other sheer fabric. Wash all windows and replace or repair window screens, if necessary. Keep window treatments uncomplicated to allow for easy opening of the widows during the cool evening hours.
Quickly and inexpensively give upholstered furniture a cool, summer feel by creating a throw-style slipcover with a light coloured sheet, large safety pins and co-ordinating pastel ribbon. Simply drape the sheet evenly over the sofa or chair and tuck the fabric in around the seat and back cushions. Neatly fold or gather the excess fabric at the front and back corners. Secure with pins, as needed, and finish with a length of ribbon wrapped completely around the piece and tied in a bow at one corner. (more…)
Tags: Flower, Interior design
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Friday, June 25th, 2010
Child’s room is a very important place for the smallest family member – that is his or hers nearly whole world. But not everyone has enough money to create an amazing, fancy children kingdom. We will try to help those families with a quite small budget at their disposal. Check 5 original ways to modify children’s space in your home.
Boxes, cases, chests
Playroom and sleep place for children should remain in order. It’s possible when you use a lot of boxes and cases. Besides organizing the space, they help with keeping it clean. Little boys and girls learn since their first steps that things have special places and should find there after finishing the play time. It’s the end of tiny cars and dolls scattered all over the floor - at least theoretically…
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Tags: Child, decorating, Design, Furniture, Home, home decor
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Tuesday, June 15th, 2010
Add instant beauty to any setting with hanging baskets. Dress up the front of the home for all to enjoy or place them around the back deck or garden. Suspend a hanging basket full of summer blooms in front of the kitchen window and enjoy watching butterflies and humming birds while attending to kitchen chores. Some edibles even grow well in hanging baskets, such as tomatoes, peppers, strawberries, lettuce or herbs. Create a kitchen garden where ground space is limited.
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To create a hanging basket, line a wire basket with moss. Fill with potting soil and add Soil Moist granules, if possible, to keep the moisture in the basket. Alternatively, line the moss with plastic. Add the flowers or edibles to the soil and water thoroughly.
Consider placing plants around the outside of the basket as well. Cut holes through the moss prior to filling the basket with soil and then add soil to the level of the holes. Carefully insert the plant roots through the holes and cover with soil. Work up the basket until it is filled. (more…)
Tags: Flower, Plant, WATER
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Thursday, June 10th, 2010
Summer is a wonderful time in the garden. Green, lush foliage provides a relaxing and cooling respite even during the heat of the day. Have an amazing garden this summer by following these four tips.
Ensure Adequate Water
Provide adequate water based on plant type, soil condition and weather. When dealing with plants with varying moisture needs, supplement general watering with a drip system or individual irrigation rather than over-watering some plants to ensure adequate water for others. Water early in the day to guard against excess moisture loss through evaporation.
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Encourage Optimal Plant Growth
Hoe weeds on a regular basis, thin seedlings, apply liquid manure to crops and pick peas and flowers to encourage new blossoms. Thoroughly check for signs of pests and parasites at least weekly and treat promptly, as needed. Drape netting over all kinds of berries to prevent damage from birds. (more…)
Tags: Flower, Garden, Plant, Soil, WATER
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Saturday, June 5th, 2010
Keeping cool at home during the summer months can be a challenge. There are a variety of easy and effective ways to cool down the house, however. Follow these tips to create a refreshing haven from the heat of summer.
Keep Heat Out
Close windows during the day and cover with light coloured shades to reflect heat. Use insulated shades on sunny windows and install awnings, if possible. Invest in solar shades or window film for south or west facing windows that receive the most intense sun. Check for cracks around doors and windows and apply weather-stripping, if needed.
Reduce Interior Heat
Keep lights and electronics turned off when not in use. Even the small amount of heat generated by these items adds up over time. Plug all computer equipment and electronics into power strips for easy one-switch control. Limit the use of appliances, large and small. Opt for fresh salads rather that cooked meals. Use a microwave to heat food. Hang clothes to dry. (more…)
Tags: Air conditioning, Temperature, WATER, Window
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Monday, May 31st, 2010
Certain home maintenance tasks should be performed on an annual or semi-annual basis. Appropriate tasks for spring or early summer include ensuring that window screens and the cooling system are ready for the impending warmer weather, checking for water damage around the home or garden and performing a seasonal check on home safety equipment such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
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Inspect each window screen and remove for a thorough cleaning, if possible. Repair small problems or completely re-screen, if necessary. Consider switching to finer mesh screening in areas where midges are a nuisance. (more…)
Tags: Cleaning Tips, spring, WATER, Weather
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Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
You have a multiple choices – a number of ideas, creative designs and opportunities is infinite. In this post we want to show you just the most interesting, popular solutions and some of the most original wall decorations.
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Tags: Arts, home improvement, Living room
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Thursday, May 20th, 2010
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Window cleaning is a chore that is often put off. Rarely a favourite housekeeping task, windows should be washed at least seasonally, however. Seasonal cleaning not only provides enhanced enjoyment of the beauty outside but also presents a regular opportunity to inspect for damage and take prompt corrective action, if necessary.
Cleaning Windows from the Inside
Prior to cleaning, inspect each window for damage. Do not clean windows with cracked glass or other damage until needed repairs have been completed. Be sure to also inspect and clean the weep vents found at the bottom of each window.
To make an effective, inexpensive and non-toxic window cleaning solution, simply mix one part white vinegar with eight parts water and spray on the glass. Wipe with newspaper or lint free cloth. For really dirty windows, add a little liquid dish washing soap to the solution and then rinse with plain water. Dry with a squeegee.
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Tags: cleaning, WATER
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Friday, May 14th, 2010
No-see-ums, also known as midges, are small biting insects that are barely detectable to the human eye. Although the bite of a no-see-um is usually harmless, it does hurt and may itch intensely. To effectively deal with this tiny nuisance, follow these tips.
- Determine the time of day when midges are a problem. This will usually be in the morning and evening hours. Try to confine outdoor activities to the hours when no-see-ums are absent. During the morning and evening, keep all windows closed and avoid opening the door, if possible. (more…)
Tags: Insect, Outdoors
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