Covering Up Faux Brick
Contrary to popular belief, faux bricks are by no means a new edition to the American home. They may have been popularized once again by industrial design and general hipster movements, but faux brick has been around in one form or another for generations. In some instances, faux brick has the potential to look better […]
Update Your Kitchen on the Cheap…With Paint
Contrary to popular belief, updating your kitchen doesn’t have to be an expensive project. It can be as expensive as you want it to be, but it doesn’t have to be. As with most things, it’s simply a case of being savvy with your plan of attack. All around the home, paint represents the single […]
How to Strip Wallpaper…Properly
Mention the idea of stripping wallpaper to the average DIYer and you’ll probably be greeted with the same response. That being, a snarl and a grimace. As far as everyday domestic duties are concerned, few are more uninspiring and foreboding than stripping wallpaper. In theory, getting rid of wall wallpaper should be an easy job. […]
How to Spruce-Up a Wooden Picnic Table
A wooden picnic table makes a great addition to any garden. Not to mention, an incredibly cost-effective alternative to more expensive garden furniture. Brilliant for making the most of the warmer months of the year, a good picnic table can go on serving you and your family proudly for decades on end. Unfortunately, far too […]
Enhance Any Room with a Lick of Paint
Looking to spruce up your interiors but don’t have a huge amount of time and money to spare? Trust us when we say a can or two of paint is all you need! Well, aside from the obvious brushes and basic accessories, but still…you get the idea! Around the entire home, there are literally thousands […]
How to Paint Your…Toilet?
From time to time, we come across the kinds of queries that have us scratching our collective heads in disbelief. But then there are those times when we hear the same query on so many occasions that we begin to think…maybe it’s not so crazy after all? Within reason, and assuming you get the job […]
How to Paint a Ceiling and Retain Your Sanity
When decorating the home, ceilings often end up being neglected for two reasons. First of all, they’re far from the first things that catch the eye when entering the room. Secondly, painting the ceiling can be a uniquely challenging and infuriating experience. Or at least, that’s how it’s viewed by most DIYers. What Goes Up… […]
Four Painting Shortcuts That Aren’t Worth Taking
Most people would probably agree with the notion that laying a strong and reliable foundation is important. Whatever it is you intend to do, laying the groundwork can and will have a significant impact on the final result. Which is why it always comes as something as a surprise to learn just how many DIY […]
