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Try this red technique on your next piece
If you love red furniture, you might want to try this super technique. In a nutshell, here's what I did: I painted the piece in maroon homemade chalk paint, then applied two coats of red
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Flooring: What can I put down to protect new pre-finished hardwood floors from dog / cat scratches as they run and turn on them?
We recently replaced old floors that had deep scratches and water stains. I was thinking of putting down carpeting and maybe some plastic underneath that for further protection but don't
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Painting: What's the best way to paint radiators?
I've got this old house, with radiators and their peeling paint. Some have many layers of peeling paint, and others are a little less so but still ugh. Obviously since they are heating
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Katherine - Please make sure that the radiator is not painted with lead paint before you begin ...»
UPDATE:these photos are from last week.
I am actually going to be painting the bathroom today and will post pictures then!!!:) Showing the radiator that we had sitting in the attic that we think originally came from the
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Painted On Front Porch Rug
Our front porch really needs to be rebuilt but in the meanwhile (while we save up) I gave it a facelift with some wood glue, caulk, and paint. The best part: A porch rug that I painted right on the top landing.
You can see and learn more here ...
http://www.itallstartedwithpaint.com/2011/11...
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Home Maintenance & Repairs: How can I salvage a crumbling, cracked 24x24" triangle shaped concrete patio without tearing it out?
15" deep, but not solid concrete, was packed full of dirt, rocks, etc as fill. Needs to be budget friendly, maybe DIY perhaps. Was built by my Dad in the 80's when he owned the home.
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Birdhouse Makeover
Even the birds thought their birdbath was an eyesore. So with a thin layer of concrete, some non-toxic white spray paint and some old plates I created a beautiful place for the birds and
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