When putting your creative talent to use with stencils, make sure you're using the right tools for the job.
Free-form stenciling is a stenciling method using overlaps and grouping to create free-flowing designs that are uninhibited by straight-border repetition.
The texture and color of a hand-designed mosaic tabletop will add intrigue to any room or patio.
Interesting pots make great gifts, and they can make the tiniest patio garden look like a Tuscan refuge.
Turn a flea market find or your mom's leftover into a tabletop of dreams - or at least a conversation piece.
Bleaching will not turn walnut into pine, but it will lighten almost any wood a notch, and it will help minimize stains from old paint and varnish.
Sealants have come a long way since that 1970s "encased in liquid plastic" look, and any wood will stay cleaner and last longer if it's sealed against grease and grime. Clear polyurethane is an...
Indulge your creative spirit while saving money - and doing the earth a good turn - by recycling your old paint. (Just think of all those bits of paint that won't be clogging our drains!)
Tile and marble are extremely popular materials for floors and countertops. With thousands of styles in all price ranges, you'll need to shop around to find the right material at an attractive...
The choices in laminate flooring patterns are astounding. Here are some pointers for helping you make a final selection.
For years, we have been polishing and shining brass ornaments - a never-ending job. Well, those days are over! The new look in home decorating is antique brass. Now the rich patina that brass...
You can create a high-quality, professional look for a wholesale price when ordering frames through a catalog. Your job is to decide what you want and measure accurately. They do everything else...
Decoupage is the art of applying and sealing paper cutouts on almost any surface to decorate almost anything from picture frames to lamps, furniture and dishes.
Decoupage is the art of applying and sealing paper cutouts on almost any surface to decorate almost anything from picture frames to lamps, furniture and dishes.
You don't need to take a trip to a pricey home store to get organized. Here are some tips I use in my own home to get the best versatility in all my furniture & items. Some of these random...
No accessory is more befitting for decorative display than scarves. Adding instant color to a drab dressing table or providing a quick and clever fix for window treatments, these versatile pieces...
Balloon bouquets are inexpensive to make, go together quickly and add instant flair to the festivities!
If you are painting a room in your home, you may think choosing a color is the only decision you need to make. You also need to choose a type of paint: flat, eggshell, satin, semi-gloss or high...
A Little Creativity Goes a Long way!
It's so easy to create a sensational looking table for your Wedding or any event without a lot of fuss or spending a lot of money. With a little inspiration,...
When you think about thrift store art, a velvet Elvis might come to mind. But even if classic kitsch isn't your cup of tea, thrift stores are a great resource for one-of-a-kind wall hangings. From...