If you must put anything over the windows, I would just put a simple tension rod (at the top for the small windows and where the sashes meet for the large window) and do a simple sheer white linen ...
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The green wire chair was another curbside find in the neighborhood. I guess people don't know how cool their junk is! I just used a wire brush and spray paint. The fabric ...
I've seen stuff from the twenties (i think) that is that shade of green with yellow, orangey-coral and black accents. Maybe black for the vanity (or a really dark green), soft yellow walls and som...
The tricky thing about using veneer on moulding is that curving veneer to a complicated profile is very difficult. It's best used on flat surfaces. Also, with a veneered product, you have to cons...
It will lean away from the wall when you hang it from a piece of molding above, there's really no way around that. To minimize the leaning, attach the wire/string/whatever closer to the top of the...
Are you sure it wasn't just brass hardware to begin with? Cleaning up the brass and removing whatever paint is on it is a DIY type of job, but plating or replating it with a different type of meta...
I love that rug in the first photo! I would love a zig zag rug, but the black and white or brown and cream ones at West Elm just don't go with my place. Any ideas where it's from?
Painting the cabinets will be a pain in the... If it's only for a few years I'd say to embrace the oak and almond and have fun with it. Don't kill yourself redoing a room that you will be redoing ...
I can't wait to get started on this cure. We have just settled into a new place so there's lots to be done. We're redecorating/ renovating our dining room at the same time but I wanted to get the...
funny, I didn't notice the sofa at first (though now that I have it is gorgeous) I was looking at the mosaic topped table. I've seen mosaic done so awfully so many times (thing HGTV) but that one ...
you can get tons of sustainably harvested moss off of my driveway if you'd like. Probably not a great idea to grab it out in the wild, but it grows plenty of places where it's not particularly des...
Painting exterior brick isn't good for it. It traps moisture within the brick causing chunks of it to come off during a freeze. Our office building is painted brick and there are all sorts of pie...
I've got a question for an upcoming DIY project. The trim in our foyer is beautiful old oak (not that hideous, light 1980's oak). However the last time the room was painted, they were apparently ...
Finding a full insert that will fit that shape exactly will be tough to say the least. We've had clients build new masonry fireplaces with gas plumbing and fake logs. There was no "insert", just ...
Anyone know where you can buy affordable interior shutters that are made of wood? I tried the"depot" and their interior shutters were pvc! It seems the only one selling them on Craigslist is up t...
I'm looking for some color advice. I'm trying to pick out some fabric for bedroom curtains. Our room is painted a light blue and most of the linens and furniture are white, tan and stained wood. ...
A gift I've found to be great for weddings is a set of traditional German Wedding Christmas ornaments. There are twelve and each one symbolizes something different, one for happiness, one for love...
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Activated charcoal is supposed to be much more effective at getting rid of odors than baking soda. You may want to try some of that.
If you must put anything over the windows, I would just put a simple tension rod (at the top for the small windows and where the sashes meet for the large window) and do a simple sheer white linen ...
Thanks everyone! The green wire chair was another curbside find in the neighborhood. I guess people don't know how cool their junk is! I just used a wire brush and spray paint. The fabric ...
I've seen stuff from the twenties (i think) that is that shade of green with yellow, orangey-coral and black accents. Maybe black for the vanity (or a really dark green), soft yellow walls and som...
The tricky thing about using veneer on moulding is that curving veneer to a complicated profile is very difficult. It's best used on flat surfaces. Also, with a veneered product, you have to cons...
It will lean away from the wall when you hang it from a piece of molding above, there's really no way around that. To minimize the leaning, attach the wire/string/whatever closer to the top of the...
Are you sure it wasn't just brass hardware to begin with? Cleaning up the brass and removing whatever paint is on it is a DIY type of job, but plating or replating it with a different type of meta...
I love that rug in the first photo! I would love a zig zag rug, but the black and white or brown and cream ones at West Elm just don't go with my place. Any ideas where it's from?
Painting the cabinets will be a pain in the... If it's only for a few years I'd say to embrace the oak and almond and have fun with it. Don't kill yourself redoing a room that you will be redoing ...
I can't wait to get started on this cure. We have just settled into a new place so there's lots to be done. We're redecorating/ renovating our dining room at the same time but I wanted to get the...
funny, I didn't notice the sofa at first (though now that I have it is gorgeous) I was looking at the mosaic topped table. I've seen mosaic done so awfully so many times (thing HGTV) but that one ...
If anyone is willing to come out to LI there is this great sofa for sale (I bought the armchair that went with it) http://longis...
you can get tons of sustainably harvested moss off of my driveway if you'd like. Probably not a great idea to grab it out in the wild, but it grows plenty of places where it's not particularly des...
Painting exterior brick isn't good for it. It traps moisture within the brick causing chunks of it to come off during a freeze. Our office building is painted brick and there are all sorts of pie...
I've got a question for an upcoming DIY project. The trim in our foyer is beautiful old oak (not that hideous, light 1980's oak). However the last time the room was painted, they were apparently ...
Finding a full insert that will fit that shape exactly will be tough to say the least. We've had clients build new masonry fireplaces with gas plumbing and fake logs. There was no "insert", just ...
Anyone know where you can buy affordable interior shutters that are made of wood? I tried the"depot" and their interior shutters were pvc! It seems the only one selling them on Craigslist is up t...
oops, apparently the link didn't work. maybe this time: http://www.vintage-green.blogspot.com/
I'm looking for some color advice. I'm trying to pick out some fabric for bedroom curtains. Our room is painted a light blue and most of the linens and furniture are white, tan and stained wood. ...
A gift I've found to be great for weddings is a set of traditional German Wedding Christmas ornaments. There are twelve and each one symbolizes something different, one for happiness, one for love...