With the temperamental weather out of the picture, the consistent glare of the hot sun makes summer the best season to do those home improvement projects you’ve been setting aside. Doing these upgrades and renovations are not ideal during the other seasons because the snow, sleet, and rain impede most, if not all, construction work. Home upgrades are best left for the hot months when work can flow smoothly with no interruptions. These home improvements can range from small repairs like patching your roof to large scale renovation projects that include overhauling your entire kitchen. All of these need time,…
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Chalk paint is a beautiful option when painting furniture that leaves a rich and distressed finish. Chalk paint is great to work with as it is odorless and dries quickly. Follow the tips listed below to use chalk paint best and get creative! 1. You Don’t Have to Perform Excessive Prep Work For most types of paint, excessive prep is required including cleaning or sanding surfaces. Some paints even call for you to use primer on the furniture before beginning the painting process. You will be happy to learn that chalk paint does not require any of this as chalk…
Paint is any easy way to many any space more attractive and visually appealing. Chalk paint gives furniture and other items an interesting and diverse look. Below are some reasons why chalk paint might be a good choice for your next home project. It’s Forgiving Many people are first attracted to chalk paint because it is very forgiving. A piece does not have to be perfectly sanded and smooth to achieve a good surface for painting with chalk paint. Slight imperfections in the piece and the texture in the paint makes it a great medium for giving an antique, textured…
In a nod to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and his passion for peace, come create a colorful collage of the symbolic white dove. Session Times: 11am, 1pm and 3pm
We all love Christmas traditions with our friendly family Elf! Paint your elf and hope your painting doesn’t get “trashed” when your elf is bad this holiday season! Start Early – Let him watch them on Thanksgiving too – $30 Family Friendly Special. Come out with the family. Or bring a friend and create it for a nephew; a friend’s child; a daycare teacher….
Looking for some simple DIY projects to update your home? You don’t need a large budget to recreate your home. Investing in basic DIY projects will make a big difference in how your home looks and feels. Try these easy DIYs and add your own personal touch to your home. Painting Interior Walls Are the interior walls in your home painted an ugly hue? Are your walls covered in peeling, outdated wallpaper? Repainting the walls in your home is a wonderful way to give that instantly “wow” factor. If you plan on selling your home in the near future, painting…
Nothing makes a more immediate impact or adds appeal to your home more than its exterior paint. When applied the right way, it not only adds personality and beautifies your home, but it shows true pride of ownership as well. From prepping the exterior of your home and choosing the right paint to proper application techniques, our expert tips will make painting the exterior of your home a breeze. Tip #1: Only Paint During the Right Time of Year When painting the exterior of your home, it’s important to plan ahead and consider the weather patterns of your location. Since…
With the sudden popularity of tiny homes and minimalistic living, you’d think small spaces would be welcome and embraced by homeowners. However, this is not the case for many homeowners. If you have small spaces at home, you might want to make them look larger than they are so they appear more open and more inviting. This task might seem impossible, but it’s not. Many people find it difficult to envision a small space as larger and brighter, but it’s entirely possible. These tips can make your small space look deceptively large. Get Rid of Big Furniture Get rid of…