I love painted staircases. Dark treads, painted or stained a deep rich brown. Or may be black or a dark gray. Light colored risers — preferably white to contrast with the dark tread. I finally narrowed my Staircase dreams to ten possibilities. Classic dark and white appealed to me: Bloomerism So did the dark […]
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Fireplace Weatherization
Our fireplace has been a cold spot in our life ever since we moved in. You could feel the air move around it — and see it because it was enough that lighted candles would flicker in the wind! A couple of years ago, we installed a fireplace balloon which helped enormously. However, there was […]
How to make old art new again
How to make old art new again. And make it coordinate with new room colors. And do it quickly, easily and at almost no cost. That was the challenge in our dining room makeover. I found this picture at a garage sale a few years ago. Someone was selling off the almost new contents of […]
How to determine where to place a chair rail
A chair rail adds interest and polish to any room, bringing instant character and definition. The term may have originated from the Shakers who used rails with pegs to hang chairs so floors could be easily swept. Many people think they are intended to protect the wall from backs of chairs that were pushed […]
How to Make a Pillowcase Dress
Pillowcase dresses are so quick and easy to make! They are cool and comfortable, perfect for warm weather! You can make them from an actual pillowcase just by following the instructions for armholes and casing below. Or create a dress to match a personality with cute and colorful fabric. Pillowcase dresses are so easy […]
8 things to know about how to remove wall paper
The first house we owned was a three story Victorian. The second and current house is a two story Seventies Special. What do they have in common? Wallpaper. Although wallpaper is a trend that comes and goes, it is still a classic solution for rough walls or providing an accent. What goes up, must eventually […]
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