How to Use a Shellac Stick
Fixing scratches at a shellac finish necessitates more shellac, and shellac sticks make minor repairs possible without repainting the entire piece. The sticks of hardened shellac can be found in a vast array of colors to create matching the shellac into the damaged end easy. The sticks can be found separately or in kits if […]
How to Update Flat Panel Kitchen Cabinets
Flat-front kitchen cabinets complement a wide array of decorative styles. They are the easiest type of cabinet to update because the flat front is like a blank canvas. Simply painting them a different color and incorporating new hardware can drastically change the look of flat-front kitchen cabinets. If you also add architectural elements, such as […]
How to Restore Wooden Curved Eyelid Window Frames
Eyelid window frames, also called eyebrow frames, are part of a dormer. The dormer originates from the eyelid frames the dormer and the roof in an eye shape. Unlike the transom — which can be shaped just like a semi-circle — that the eyelid framework has arms on both sides descending to advertise the eye […]
How to Clean Carpets, Curtains & Upholstery
Carpets, upholstery and drapes are a comfortable and sophisticated addition to an interior area. While these popular decor items include colour, texture and visual interest, they also harbor dirt and dust. Appropriate cleaning techniques eliminate debris, stop the growth of mold and mildew, and vanquish ugly stains. Routine cleaning prevents excessive wear and tear while […]
How to Re-Varnish Chairs
Varnish is a clear topcoat that dries hard. Unfortunately, it’s more prone to yellowing and cracking than polyurethane is, meaning it must be removed and reapplied. Removing cracked or yellowed varnish takes a bit of elbow grease, but the resulting tough stabilizer lasts for many years if it’s properly cared for. Cover your work surface […]
How to Wallpaper Kitchen Countertops
If wallpaper were only for walls, then nobody would have ever thought of using it to cover closets, line shelves and turn old dressers into conversation pieces. Wallpaper gives you a quick way to turn an old laminate countertop into the centerpiece of a newly renovated and painted kitchen. To avoid messing with contact cement […]