Editor’s Tip: Doors come in standard sizes of 80-inches tall with varying widths. We used the smallest standard size—24-inch by 80-inch—but if you want it to be smaller, try narrow closet door panels or use canvases in the size of your choice. Look for an unfinished slab door, which will be unpainted and won’t have any hardware on it. This is also usually the cheapest option. Now you’re ready to mount your door triptych!...
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See more Thanksgiving place setting ideas. What You’ll Need: Small pumpkinsKnifeFork or spoonScissorsFloral foamGrocery store bouquet WaterMini chalkboard signsFloral wireChalk or chalk marker Step 1: Prep pumpkin Use a knife to cut a circle around the top of the pumpkin, then use a spoon to scrape out the seeds. When the pumpkin is clean, cut small pieces of floral foam and set inside the pumpkin; cut these so they’re shorter than the height of the pumpkin....
For interior walls (tiled with plastic tile, for example, or finished with other plastic products), apply a high-adhesion latex stain-blocking primer. For bathroom and kitchen walls not subject to constant exposure to water, use a top-of-the line-interior latex paint. Shower walls and similar surfaces do not make suitable candidates for paint. For extra insurance against peeling and cracking, ask your paint dealer about primers and paints made specifically for plastic surfaces....
Wine-Red Paint Colors Dark red wine colors make large rooms seem cozy and can also be dramatic in small spaces such as powder rooms. Rich ruby, burgundy, and garnet make a space feel sumptuous. The rich, full-bodied hues are often used in formal settings and paired with dark neutrals but can be teamed with bright colors to loosen it up. Perfectly Pink-Red Paint Colors Pucker-up pinks look fresh and sophisticated with spring greens and white—even navy!...
Step 1: Fill and Camouflage Screw Holes First, hold the old hardware in place while loosening the screws on the back of the door. Find a shade of wood-filling putty that best matches your cabinet. To cover holes on wood grain, plan to buy three shades of putty—one that matches the lightest and darkest grains, as well as one halfway between them. Mix a pinch of each of the three shades together until you have a hue that’s as close as possible to your original cabinet....
How to Reupholster a Dining Chair What You Need Dining chair with upholstered seatScrewdriverNeedle-nose pliersScissorsFabricPencilPaintPaintbrushStaple gunScrews or corner braces To re-cushion (optional): Thick cardboardPlywoodFoam paddingBattingScissors Step 1: Remove chair seat and fabric. Unscrew the seat and remove it from the chair. Use a screwdriver and needle-nose pliers to remove staples from the old fabric. Pull off old fabric and do not discard. Cut a covering from the new fabric, using the old fabric as a guide....
Learn how to build floating shelves. What You Need LevelPencilStud finderDrill with drill bitTape measureShelf with shelf bracketScrews Step 1: Mark Placement Look at your wall and plan where you want your shelves to go. Once you have an idea, use a level and pencil to mark a straight line across your wall. If you’re hanging multiple floating shelves, measure an equal distance between each desired shelf placement, accounting for the width of your shelf, and repeat the process....
Additionally, when the water freezes, it expands. This expansion can damage pipes, causing leaks or even flooding. Use this guide to learn how to thaw frozen pipes in order to prevent lasting damage to your pipes and restore the flow of water throughout your home. How to Identify Frozen Pipes There are several signs that might indicate you have a frozen water pipe, including a reduction in water pressure, leaks, and no water coming from the faucets....
Summer lovin’ “I can’t get enough of the heat! I run cold, so bring it on. I love keeping all the doors and windows open to let the warm breezes move through the house.” Home free “I’m grateful for the freedom buying my first home gave me to pursue only work that really excited or inspired me, no matter how much or how little it paid. I have the security of a roof over my head....
That’s exactly what Sarah Trone Garriott did in her Windsor Heights, Iowa, neighborhood. She had placed an early order for seeds before many companies stopped taking orders, so she decided to share the extras. “I don’t need 25 tomato plants, so I started dividing them up into little packets and writing the names of the seeds on there, and then put them in a box on my swing,” Garriott says....
Prior to becoming a writer, Joey was a publicist at TLC. He was most recently editor-at-large of CBS Interactive’s Chowhound where he managed the site’s food and travel editorial content. Currently, he is owner and CEO of Beyond Basic LLC and a contributor to dozens of digital lifestyle brands. His work has appeared in People, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, Food52, Cosmopolitan, Apartment Therapy, and more. Joey has a bachelor of arts in communication studies from Northwestern University....
2 quart (8 cups) whole milk 1 cup half-and-half ¼ cup lemon juice or white vinegar ¼ teaspoon salt Masala 2 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons cumin seeds 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 2 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper ¼ teaspoon cardamom seeds 4 whole cloves *Tip Chile peppers contain oils that can irritate your skin and eyes. Wear plastic or rubber gloves when working with them....
Learn how to add a shrub border to your garden here. How to Care For Kerria Kerria is not particular about lighting and grows well in full sun or full shade. It performs best in moist, rich soil but will tolerate poorly drained soil as well as sandy soil and drought. Kerria spreads slowly to form a clump. Keep this spreading habit in mind when selecting a planting location. Plant kerria in spring....
As one of the largest home improvement companies in the country, LeafFilter manages the production and installation of its gutter guards from start to finish to ensure consistent quality and customer service. “Since 2005, we have installed over 127 million feet of LeafFilter for more than 850,000 homeowners across the United States and Canada,” says Chris Counahan, president of LeafFilter Gutter Protection. LeafFilter’s parent company, Leaf Home, earned a spot on the 2021 Inc....
