Painted white floors are a clean, timeless choice for any room. They are associated with Scandinavian design, which is known for its simplicity and modest elegance. White floors serve as a blank canvas on which you can let your furniture and accessories truly shine. However, these beautiful floors are not the fastest or easiest DIY projects, but they are very beautiful and worth the effort! 1. Prepare yourself. This project is going to take at least five days. No walking around in the space ...
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Gyros Tools—Gyros Guard and Accessory Kit Review
A few weeks ago, we featured the Dremel Rotary Tool as part of our Father's Day Gift Guide. Shortly afterward, Tazim hooked me up with another bit of rotary tool kit: the Gyros Guard Rotary Tool Safety Shield, as well as one of their accessory ProPaks. Attaching to the end of the rotary tool, and working with nearly any screw-mount attachment, the Gyros Guide "Safety Shield" was at first a little fiddly to operate—however it significantly reduces the mess and spark that the cutting blades ...
Ugly Room Contest Entries Part 2- 10 Entries to Win Ultimate Paint Kit
Here are some more entries for the Ultimate Paint Kit Contest: Amy: There are 4 photos of an ugly bedroom in my house. The first three photos show water damage on the ceiling and cracks in the wall. There is also smoke damage on the walls due to our wood furnace that is being replaced this year (almost every room in the house will need to be repainted due to the wood smoke damage!). The lavender wall color & border need to be changed to give the room a more contemporary look. The ...
Green Toad Eco-Friendly Paint System Review
Expressing creativity with eco-friendly products The features of Green Toad Pivoting Paint Brushes go beyond just being eco-friendly. These brushes were designed to be ergonomic to help those who can't hold a traditional paint brush comfortably. The Green Toad makes it easy for anyone, including those with arthritis, carpal tunnel or other dexterity issues, to paint comfortably.This brush system helps to significantly reduce the strain typically experienced when using traditional brushes ...
Artisan Handmade Tiles {Featured Guest Post}
A Hand Made Revolution There's a handmade revolution going on right now. As consumers, we're paying more attention to where things come from and what they're made of. Is it sustainable? Is it ethical? Does it have enduring value? Does it connect me with others in a positive way? Is it special and unique? A well and lovingly handmade object usually answers to all these questions. Being a Green Consumer When decorating our homes and bodies, feeding our families, and even choosing ...