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Whether you're eyeing laminate and quartz, or natural stone countertops like granite and marble, check out these affordable kitchen countertop ideas from HGTV that look way more expensive than they are.
Are you wondering how to update your kitchen cabinets on a budget? This is a simple way to make your cabinets look modern with paint and trim.
Bringing the beauty and serenity of nature indoors is a lovely way to create a warm, inviting kitchen space. Forest-themed kitchens incorporate natural wood tones, greenery, earthy accents and textures to achieve a cozy, woodland-inspired design. Here are 13 unique ideas to give your kitchen a delightful woodland style. Woodland Wallpaper One of the easiest
Are you looking for tips on how to hide your old wood paneling? Well, here are some great ways to cover up wood paneling and transform your old wooden paneling into something modern and new.
A builder grade kitchen gets a new look featuring gray cabinets, Quartz counters and subway tile. An inspiring, must-see kitchen before and after reveal!
Built-In Ikea Havsta Hack: Kitchen Cabinets : create a custom built-in looking cabinet out of the Ikea havsta cabinets. Ikea hack
In this DIY tutorial, I explain the easiest way to build base cabinets on a budget. This method can be used for kitchen cabinets or for bathroom vanities.
Even the most beautiful vintage buildings can suffer from less-than-charming later “upgrades.” Ashley Alongi’s New York City apartment building, for instance, was built in 1900—an architectural era that brought plenty of charm by way of moldings, woodwork, and more. But her apartment’s kitchen? That was all 1980s, with oak and melamine cabinets and checkerboard vinyl flooring.
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DIY painted kitchen cabinets don't have to break the bank, or your back. Before you buy paint, check out how to save yourself a lot of time!
It looks like it would have cost so much more!
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Tile Removal 101: Remove the Tile Backsplash Without Damaging the Drywall. How to remove old tile backsplash without severely damaging the drywall.
Welcome to our 1950's fixer upper home tour. Today I am sharing exactly what our home looked like when we first received the keys.We bought this home in
I have clients who have bought a house in upstate New York. They are a NYC couple who are transitioning their lives to working and living full time upstate and going into the city as they need to. They admired this house from afar, and when it came onto the market a year later, they snatched it up immediately. They are now going through the process of renovating it to become the home of their dreams. Like any renovation project, they are discovering all sorts of issues and dilemmas that are creeping up room by room. This room, pictured above, is technically the third bedroom. They will be using it as their media room. While the rest of the room has sheet rock walls, this one wall with the fireplace is paneled in pine boards. Previous to the 'Before' photo being taken, the pine wall was covered in hideous layers of cracking paint. After going over various options for the wall, my clients and I decided to whitewash it. We had the wall striped with an eco friendly paint remover and then sanded down to 220 grit with palm sanders. From there, I rolled my sleeves up and got started on the Whitewash Project, which is sometimes called Pickling. Please note that this is technically NOT whitewashing. Traditionally, Whitewashing is a process that involves mixing water, lime, and various materials to make a thin paintable plaster. However, there is no technical phrase for the process pictured above. It is generally referred to as Whitewashing. (Confusing, I know!) Below, are the materials and steps involved. Materials: Drop cloth Chisel (optional) Screwdriver 220 sandpaper Vacuum cleaner Paintbrush Rags Water Paint Container Steel wool (optional) How To Whitewash A Wall With Paint: Step 1- Prepare the area for painting by laying down a drop cloth or paper to protect the floors. If the trim and baseboard need to be protected, use blue tape to cover them. Also, make sure to remove outlet covers and light fixtures from walls. Step 2- Since someone else removed the old paint and sanded the wall, I went over the wall to inspect it and remove any paint that was left over in the crevices of the panels or along the mantle and trim. I used a chisel to gently scrape some of the paint off. But in most cases, this step will not be needed. The cleaner your wall is to begin with, the cleaner the outcome will be. Whitewashing allows the grain of the wood to be highlighted. So, any imperfections will also be highlighted! Step 3- Go over the wall and quickly hand sand it with 220 grit sandpaper to make sure the surface is smooth and the flecks of old paint are gone. Vacuum the wall with the brush attachment and then take a dry rag and wipe the wall down. It is amazing how much wood dust sticks to everything. Step 4- MIx your Whitewash solution in a container using clean water and interior paint. In this project, I used Benjamin Moore's Aura Paint in Acadia, as the rest of the room is painted this color and we wanted a lighter version of the other walls. Most interior paints and colored wood stains, in flat to satin finish, will work for this application. I used a ratio of 25% paint and 75% water. Always start with more water and play around with the ratios until you are happy with the results. Remember to continually stir the solution throughout the project to keep it evenly mixed. Step 5- Working in small areas, apply the solution to the wall with a paintbrush. As you paint the solution on, have a rag ready to rub the wall and pick up the excess paint. Beware of splinters when you rub the walls! As you move across the wall, you will notice that the solution does not look even due to the wood absorbing the paint. Don't fret! Let the wall dry completely and inspect the results, as it will most likely dry evenly. In the photo above, I did one coat of the whitewash solution. I am happy with the amount of wood grain showing through. As you add more coats of whitewash, the wood wall will become more opaque and show less wood grain. Step 6- (Optional) Go over the wall with steel wool to make the raised grain smooth. Good luck with your project!
When a client emails us a photo's of their kitchen ... Here's the before photo... they told us their planning on renting the home and are looking to update i…
The DIY project took the pair just four weekends of work.
How to update a hollow core door for $3 a side in wood trim. It is a super cheap and easy way!
Last fall, when I dropped in on Mjölk, my favorite Toronto housewares emporium, owner John Baker invited me upstairs to see the newly renovated flat where
