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Making wedding garlands requires you to take the overall color and aesthetics of the wedding into consideration. Make wedding garlands with help from a floral design professional in this free video clip.
When making chocolate wedding mints, you're always going to want to keep a few very important things in mind. Make chocolate wedding mints with help from a self-professed chocoholic and entrepreneur in this free video clip.
Craft favor bags are something you can get at any craft store in your area. Find out how to craft favors with help from a crafts expert with over fifteen years of experience in this free video clip.
You can make cute wedding gifts out of almost anything - including kitchen utensils. Learn about fun ways to make a cute gift out of a kitchen utensil with help from a lifestyle and etiquette expert in this free video clip.
Handmade coffee themed wedding favors are a fun way to get creative on your special day. Make handmade coffee themed wedding favors with help from a lifestyle and etiquette expert in this free video clip.
Shower shelves can help significantly increase the available storage space in your bathroom. These shelves are typically held up with tension rods, which are known to slide off slick surfaces and slip down the wall. Several simple shower strategies can help you solve this not-sticky-enough problem.
Shower floors that are stained or damaged can look unsightly, and can make the entire bathroom appear disheveled. Although professional tilers and craftsman can install shower floor tiles over the old shower floor, hiring a professional is costly and may not fit into your budget. One solution is to install shower floor tiles yourself using a few basic tools and materials that you can find at any home improvement store. This saves you time and money, allowing you to put in the shower floor according to your schedule.
Tiling the floor of your shower unit can be time-consuming, expensive, and cause problems in the event of a leak from your unit's drainage system. Save yourself a lot of time, money, and future stress by installing a purpose-made shower tray. A shower tray is straightforward to fit, and will allow you access to the trap beneath your unit's floor.
Once upon a time, a bathroom was a room that contained a bathtub, and showers came from rainy weather. In today's bathrooms, showers are an important part of daily routine, offering a quick, easy-to-maintain way to get fresh in the morning or relaxed at night. One style of shower makes both use and cleaning a matter of a few minutes. Building a glass-block-wall-enclosed shower spares endless tub-scrubbing and provides a handsome structure for daily use.
Weddings are very personal, with every detail carefully thought and carried out to perfection. Every bride would love to be extravagant with every aspect of her wedding, but most brides have a budget and a set amount of money they can spend. Homemade items, such as wedding placement cards, are an area where the bride can save some money. Homemade placement cards are unique, and they can be made at a faction of the cost of purchased cards.
A shower curb cordons off a section of the bathroom and adds decorative detail. Installed on the floor, the curb prevents water from spreading over the surrounding floor and making it slippery. You can decorate the curb using tiles that complement the bathroom or contrasting tiles that highlight the shower and draw the eye. Most of the tools and material needed to complete the task are readily available.
Opting to build a custom shower on-site rather than using a prefabricated shower pan allows a homeowner greater freedom in regards to design, material and other factors. However, custom shower construction is relatively time consuming and requires the careful completion of several steps necessary to create a watertight, durable and attractive shower. One key aspect of the project is the construction of the shower pre-pan, the layer that establishes the slope. The mortar pre-pan is placed atop building paper and reinforcing metal lath.
Your warm shower feels so good until someone in your household flushes the toilet, delivering a scalding blast and leaving you frantically scrambling to adjust the water temperature. Just when you begin to enjoy yourself again, someone else starts the dishwasher cycle and you have to rinse off in chilly water. The problem could be old plumbing or an undersized or worn-out water heater. Steps to remedy the problem range from maintenance on a shower valve or water heater to replacement of the water heater or the entire water supply system.
A key component of a shower is the base underneath the shower pan or tile. The base is constructed of mortar, sometimes referred to as mud, and it supports the shower pan or tile and the weight of anyone using the shower. Before pouring the mud for the base, you must build a pan, or tray, for the base.
Creating a shower out of a galvanized tub involves plumbing the tub in the same way as you would a claw tub or any free-standing tub, except that you'll have to drill your own hole or holes if they're not already fabricated. Once you have a hole in the base for draining the water, you can attach the faucets and the overflow pipes to the side. A circular shower curtain is all you need to control the overspray and provide an old-fashioned galvanized tub and shower combination. The directions are vague since each installation is unique to the tub and…
Plumbing traps are a requirement by most local building codes and reside under all sinks, tubs and showers. Traps have an “S” or a “P” shape and stop gas from the sewer from rising up through the drain into the home. Installing a shower trap is almost identical to installing a sink trap. The main difference is that shower traps are located under floors of homes, making them a challenge to reach.
Although prefabricated shower units provide an easy-to-install shower construction option and usually contain a complete threshold or curb, an already-made pan typically presents limitations in regard to size, design or materials. Alternatively, a custom shower pan can be built on site to accommodate a homeowner's particular needs and desires. To function properly, the shower pan must be able to drain water efficiently and have an adequate, watertight threshold to contain water within the pan.
Keep water from splashing all over your bathroom floor with a shower splash guard. Splash guards sit atop your tub’s ledge at either end and block water that would otherwise escape past the curtain ends. Most splash guards on the market are made of plastic. If you feel that plastic does not fit into the design of your bathroom, consider making a tile splash guard. It will not only keep your floor dry, but add an extra, decorative touch to your bathroom.
If you want to build a solid floor for your new shower, installing cement backerboard is the ideal choice. Cement backerboard is made with cement and other materials that prevent moisture from damaging the floor. Since the backerboard is flat and strong, it provides an ideal surface on which to install the shower pan. Backerboard will also add additional strength and integrity to flooring that needs repair or reinforcement. Installing the backerboard does require some heavy lifting, however, so be prepared and get someone to help if possible.
Walk-in shower floors require two layers of mortar to build a solid, waterproof barrier that will keep the shower water off your flooring. This installation requires several masonry skills, and it usually takes two to three days to complete. If you have little experience building or fixing things, it may be something to hire out to a contractor. If you are confident about your masonry abilities, this is a job you can tackle.
A shower caddy is an essential item to have in your shower if you need to organize the materials and have limited storage space and shelving. A caddy hangs from the shower head and holds shampoo, conditioner and body washes. It's especially important to have a caddy if you want to keep your personal products separate from the rest of the people in your home. Make your own caddy to save money and eliminate costs incurred from a store-bought caddy.
A wedding card box is an elegant and efficient way to gather wedding cards at a wedding ceremony or reception. It can be tactfully constructed and placed strategically on a gift table for guests to drop their cards in as they arrive. The bride and groom can rest assured that it will be easy for them to take the cards with them when they leave. The box can be opened and the cards reviewed at their discretion.
You may not want to drill holes in the tile surround of your shower, or you may not be able to find a tension rod long enough to span the space. Tension rods stay in place by the pressure of a spring pushing an internal rod out toward the enclosed ends of the exterior rod. They are adjustable, but at the outer limits of their expansion, they tend to lose their holding capabilities. The home handy-person can build a custom-made rod that is sturdy, paintable and inexpensive. All the parts are available at the local hardware store, and the tools…
Backlighting often is used in wedding receptions to set a warm mood for dinner and dancing. The diffused lighting is created by pointing small spotlights upward behind sheer backdrops. Do-it-yourself wedding backlighting can be assembled from PVC pipe, chiffon curtains and spotlights. Standard white or colored bulbs can be used to accent the wedding colors and decor.
Bathrooms should feel clean and comfortable. A thoughtful style and color scheme goes a long way in turning your bathroom into an enjoyable place to visit. Enliven your bathroom by changing the walls of your boring, white shower stall with colored epoxy glaze. Epoxy will coat fiberglass, tile or acrylic showers. Adding your own tints to clear epoxy allows you to create a customized glaze color. Customize the glaze to fit the design and decor of your bathroom.
Showers are a quick and refreshing way to begin or end a day. Adding them to powder rooms or expanding them in full baths increases the utility of those rooms and adds value to the home. Homeowners can make their showers as large as needed. However, building codes specify the minimum sizes.
Shower niches are beautiful and functional additions to any bathroom. They provide a place to put your bathing products, and make cleaning the bathroom a simpler task by eliminating baskets that rust and damage the tile. Although you might be intimidated by the prospect of remodeling the shower, it is a straightforward project. Fears of water leaking and damaging the home are common. With care and know-how, though, adding a niche to your shower can be a simple and productive project.
Favorable and unfavorable revenue are two types of variances that business owners must analyze when reviewing the differences between their budget projections and what actually happened. Favorable revenue is naturally a positive occurrence, when you have more income than you thought you would. Unfavorable is just the opposite. However, it's not so cut and dry as to think favorable revenue results in profit and unfavorable revenue results in loss.
Many showers have a reinforced floor structure that consists of a shower pan liner resting on top of a mortar bed. The mortar bed provides a strong base, so that the subfloor does not sag in time. When installing a shower mortar bed, slope it downward slightly toward the drain opening. This lets the shower water flow down out of the drain instead of pooling in the pan, creating standing water.
Showers may whistle for a number of reasons, including obstructions in the shower head or the water faucet. The whistling may be annoying, but it can signal either a minor problem with the plumbing that can grow into something larger or a major problem with the plumbing that you need to address immediately.
Creative brides seek decorative solutions to assist guests during the ceremony and reception. Chalkboards have become a favorite solution for providing directions through the church to menus and place cards. You can easily and inexpensively produce your own wedding chalkboards using tinted chalkboard paint to coordinate with your wedding colors.
For many, the wedding gift of choice is a small-yet-delightful card filled with money to help the newlywed couple get a good start in life. To ensure that these petite cards don’t get lost during the hustle and bustle of a wedding, many create card boxes to house them. While being crafty certainly makes creating a box of this type easier, it isn’t a requirement. Even if you lack the crafty gene, you can still create a box that is attractive and fit for housing these cards.
Favor tags are a great way to accent the little gifts you give to thank your wedding guests for their attendance. But in all the chaos of preparing for the big day, it's easy for those tags to get crumpled, torn or lost. Keep them safe and neat by making them into stickers and securing them to the favors. It will be one less thing to worry about on your special day.
The podium at your wedding is one of the focal points of the celebration and your guests will remember it. Making your own podium sets an attractive backdrop to the ceremony and creates a lasting memento of your wedding. After the ceremony, you can take the decorative podium and set it in your home. Prepare the podium well before the ceremony, so it has time to dry and you can properly decorate it. Consult the wedding planner about the design of the podium before the wedding to ensure it fits well into your ceremony.
Couples receiving gifts at their wedding often find themselves with a number of greeting cards, usually with a monetary gift or gift certificate in them. Out-of-town guests especially find cards easier than traveling with a bulky present. By lining a small box with satin, you create an elegant way for guests to give you a card. The satin wedding card box is also helpful in deterring thieves (an unfortunate problem at weddings in public venues), who would have to steal the box, which is much more noticeable than a few envelopes.
Providing your wedding guests with hankie wedding dress favors is a charming way to show your appreciation for their attendance at your wedding. These small handkerchief wedding dresses on hangers look fetching on a wedding table, or hanging from a crystal tree centerpiece. Made with card stock and a folded hankie, it won't take you long to whip these up, with or without your bridesmaids' help.
Burlap is rustic and chic at the same time, which makes it an excellent choice for creating wedding favors your guests will love. Burlap comes in many colors you can coordinate with your wedding theme, and its versatility makes it an ideal keepsake that can be repurposed for years to come. Burlap bags decorated with satin trim combine rugged appeal with elegance for the perfect pair at your wedding, and you can fill them with gourmet candies or forced bulbs, such as paperwhites or narcissus.
People choose alcohol-free weddings for a variety of reasons. Sometimes religious beliefs prohibit the use of alcohol. Sensitivity to the needs of members of the wedding party that have issues with alcohol often results in an alcohol-free wedding. People also forgo alcohol at weddings to save on expenses, as the cost of adding alcohol to a catered event adds a substantial amount to the overall bill.
Box favors are customary to give guests at a wedding ceremony. Often, box favors are filled with candies or sweet treats for guests to take home. To make a creative box favor for an Indian wedding, make a box from card stock and decorate it to match the vibrant colors and theme of the special occasion.
A mesh scrubby helps to exfoliate the skin, creating a clean, healthier look. Mesh scrubbies are made in different sizes and colors, and are useful for both adults and children to use in place of standard washcloths. Making a homemade mesh scrubby is both quick and affordable. Scrubbies are not only useful in your own bathroom, they also make nice accessories to include in a gift basket full of bubble baths and oils. Nylon mesh scrubbies are also washing machine safe and dry quickly by just hanging them in the shower.
As a thank you for all that they do for you on your special day, it is customary to give each bridesmaid a thoughtful gift from the heart. Jewelry is a tried and true gift for the bridal party but can be a bit predictable. If the bride is looking for something a little less expected than a pair of earrings, or even something to pair with a piece of jewelry, there are many creative and unexpected options available.
Wear a crown of beautiful flowers upon your head as you celebrate love and life on your special day. Instead of a typical ribbon hair wreath, make a crown from sturdy wire and embellish the crown with curves of wire to resemble an actual crown. All of the pieces are completely covered in small silk flowers for a one of a kind bridal accessory. Use silk flowers in traditional wedding white, or bring the colors of your wedding into your accessories by using silk flowers in your wedding colors.
If you want to do something creative and eco-chic, creating your own moss bath mat is an enjoyable craft project. A moss shower mat utilizes live moss to provide cushion and grip for stepping out of the tub or shower. Knowing how to make your own gives you the opportunity to design your green moss bath mat into any textured design that pleases your bathing environment.
Barefoot wedding sandals are decorative jewelry pieces that you wear on your feet and second toe in place of shoes such as heels or sandals. Numerous companies sell signature and custom designed wedding sandals to wear during the spring, summer and early fall months. You can also make your own barefoot wedding sandals with bead cord and crystals or beads that match your wedding dress or decor. These visually stunning foot adornments are easy to make. However, barefoot wedding sandals can also break easily if not securely knotted or clasped. Therefore, it is a good idea to wear the sandals…
A wedding ceremony is an intensely personal expression of the love two people share and as such, it should appropriately reflect the values and tenets of the couple’s relationship. If spirituality is important to you and your significant other, there are many ways to incorporate it into your ceremony and share it with your friends and loved ones regardless of what, if any, faith you belong to.
Planning a wedding requires creativity, energy, patience and money. How much money is, of course, up to you. Sticking to a budget is possible when you decide to skip the pre-made extras and opt for rolling up your sleeves and making something yourself. A project that is appropriate for even the most inexperienced DIY beginner is a wooden wedding card box. Accept those well-wishing cards, including the ones with cash gifts, in a craft of your own creation.
One of the big drawbacks of camping for many people is not having a showering method. Especially on those long camping trips, there's nothing much worse than not being able to practice necessary bodily hygiene. Fortunately, there are many options these days in the world of portable camping showers. If you are a handyman or a do-it-yourself sort of person, you can make your own pump shower that is portable and easy to use for your next camping adventure.
Wedding gift card boxes, placed on the gift table at wedding receptions, provide a central location for guests to place cards meant for the bride and groom. Since some guests choose to give monetary gifts that fit into a card envelope, many brides design an attractively decorated wedding gift box that serves as a convenient protective holding area for these cards. Decorate a box to resemble a treasure chest covered with satin fabric and embellished for this special occasion. It makes an elegant addition to the gift table and keeps valuable cards safe until collected by a family member or…
When planning a wedding reception, don't break your budget on expensive guest favors. Treat friends and family members to sweet candy favors they can indulge on during the festivities or at home. When it comes to wedding favors, what's on the outside is as important as what's on the inside, so decorate the candy favor bags to give them personalized touches. Use colors and designs that coordinate with the overall look of the reception.
Pillow boxes are puffy with flaps on either end that fold inwards, creating a silhouette similar to a pillow. Pillow boxes are commonly used to hold guest favors -- such as candies, mints, seeds or jewelry -- at weddings and other events. Pillow boxes are widely available online and in craft stores, but if you're a crafty or do-it-yourself type of person, you may enjoy making them yourself.
