Ever wanted the look of wallpaper without actually using wallpaper? Why not give wallpaper stenciling a try? The great thing about using stencils and paint is that if you don’t like it you can paint over it. There is no scrapping or peeling. Just prime over and repaint. There are thousands of ready made stencils [...]
Today Laura writes:
Dear Diva, I just painted my bedroom with low voc paint, I used good painter’s tape on the baseboards but when I took the tape off it left little pieces of tape on the baseboards and in some areas the tape bleed through. What did I do wrong? I just don’t understand why [...]
Full on kitchen makeovers are not for everyone. First of all, they can cost a pretty penny. Second, of all they require you to be without the use of your kitchen for weeks or even months. If you’ve ever wanted the look of a kitchen remodel without the hefty price tag or the lengthy wait, [...]
Today Fran asks:
Dear diva, I work from home and I have gone through two of those plastic looking office chair mat’s this year. Are there any alternatives that will last longer? And look better?
Yes! There are fashionable alternatives to the plastic office chair mat! My favorite is using a bamboo chair mat. Made out of [...]
Many of our readers have been asking for low cost renovations for the kitchen and I’ve just found another great one! So rather than pointing you to our installing article on picking out a granite or quartz countertop, check out this new product that gives you the look of granite or quartz countertop without the [...]
In today’s economy, the home improvements we want to make are sometimes just out of our budget. Just because it’s impossible to make the large home improvements doesn’t mean that there is nothing that can be done though! Think I’m nuts? Then check out these smaller projects that can really makeover your bathroom…
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Thinking solar mesh roller shades? Before buying them, there are a few things you should consider. Solar mesh roller shades don’t provide any privacy, they simply give you shelter from the sun – nothing else. And how much of the sun is actually blocked is determined by which shades you go with. Most shades will [...]
Today Laura writes:
Dear Diva, I don’t understand what reclaimed wood flooring is and why it is so great. Please enlighten me! What’s the big deal?
Why is everyone talking about reclaimed wood flooring? Because it’s a great way to add value to your home and makes great eco-friendly flooring for your home. Reclaimed wood flooring is [...]
Today Kim writes:
Dear diva,
My tile in my shower was not done properly and I had to replace everything down to the studs. I was planning on putting up marble tile up in my shower walls but I have run out of money and it is no longer in my budget. I like the [...]
So how do you choose a new bathroom vanity? There are so many products out there it is difficult to know what to get and where to start. Choosing a new bathroom vanity is definitely one of those products. Whether you’re remodeling your entire bathroom or just replacing your vanity there are a few things [...]
