Custom wine cellars can be built in your home. The trick is to create the artificial environment of a cool cellar home wine storage. Insulation, lighting and tile flooring should all be considered. Pre-made wine storage kits are available as quick shelving.
Mirrored closet doors will brighten and "enlarge" your bedroom. Don't just limit these doors to the bedroom. Mirrored wardrobe doors will look great on an entry hall closet also. Installing mirrored doors is not difficult as the hardware is high quality and often pre-assembled.
Prehung doors can be tricky for the DIY'er . Installing pre-hung doors takes some simple tools and some not so simple work. Read this column to learn what is needed and one of my special tricks.
Flag poles can be bought or they can be created. You can create a home built flagpole that will be durable and maintenance free for many years. The supplies to build the flag pole cost just a little over $100.00.
Beige masking tape is now just one of many job specific tapes on the market. Each of the colored masking tapes now has a different type of adhesive that keeps them from adhering forever to a surface. The tapes are labeled with the optimal amount of time you can leave them in place.
Rag painting can make your walls look rich and professional. A glaze is used on a base color to produce laudable effect.
Drywall tape blisters usually happen because there is a lack of joint compound between the tape and the drywall surface. There should be 1/16th of an inch. You'll need hand-eye coordination, joint compound mixed to the right consistency, and the right tools to prevent drywall tape blisters.
Shoe storage bins can prevent messy closets. Closet shoe-storage systems go a long way to controlling clutter. Build a closet cubby system for the unused floor space in your closet.
Cabinet painting is a great way to add a spark to your home. Glaze or crackle the cabinets for a fresh new look. Make this paint job last by starting on clean surfaces.
Glass block and acrylic block are dream products. Kitchen islands and glass block shower stalls are great for these blocks. Design bookcases, greenhouses ... anything!
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