phillymm asked:


I am interested in learning to make easy canvas paint and put them on the wall but it may sound hard for a beginner. I want to start from abstract painting. But where do I find those tools (like painting tool, canvas, frames)? Does local store sell these stuff (what are their names?)? Is there any online video that i can learn from?

I also want to develop some poster-size digital pictures and maybe I can frame them and put on the wall. Any suggestion how to develop?

Hi,
1). What are the essential items for a home DIY Tool Kit ?
2). Any recommended brand and place to buy?

This is basically for Home DIY projects like, Paint, Decorate, Fixing of Small Appliance/White goods etc..,

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Aimee asked:


Hi,

In the next few months I want to improve the appearance of my 3 bedroom unit.

My partner and I bought as an investment but we are currently living in it until we move over seas. Before we go I am taking time off to Paint and get someone in to replace the cupboards in the kitchen.

The problem I have as In the bedrooms we have an Interior Brick walls which make it look like a public/ camp room as the brick has been painted over with white.

I don’t want to render the brick as it will be expensive and messy.

However I am inquiring about plaster-boarding or making the brick look More effective with paint or stenciling.

Aside from that I also want to paint the living room and kitchen and was wondering what colours I should look at. the room is quite small so I would want to make it appear bigger. also paintings/ wall decorations I am open to as well.

Can you guys show some links that I can look at as well as some advise.

thanks for your help in advance
I live in a 3 bedroom modern unit and I want to rent it out. I want it to be neurtal yet different.

Budget it needs to be a low budget. I want to add equity and value to the place as well.

colours atm are white but previous owners had children so it is now a off white like a smokers teeth colour.

Can you email me ideas as well I would really like to cover the brick it looks like a prison with it. Or if you have ideas on how to make the brick more appealing I am open to that as well.

thanks

While looking at the renovation projects for your kitchen, you may wonder what all sort of projects could be completed on own. When you DIY, do it yourself, you would not only get a sense of satisfaction but also you would save some money. However, certain projects are difficult and cannot be completed without professional help. Some of the projects could be completed without any professional help or any tools. All you need to do is learn certain basic skills and an extraordinary kitchen would be created within no time. Various DIY Kitchens could be created using various materials on your own.

Kitchen backsplash

There are many neat projects that could be completed on one’s own without any professional help like a backsplash. Backsplash is basically the wall behind the kitchen countertop sink. It is very much important for this wall to be waterproof. Simply adding a layer of sheetrock and paint would ruin it over time. Tiling it would be a great option. It is an easy project which could be performed quickly too. While doing this the whole of the kitchen cabinet could be easily replaced.

Painting and wallpaper for kitchen walls

Painting and wallpaper could be easily done on your own. Painting the wall does not require any special skills. Learn the basic skills and the techniques and you can get started with painting. It goes the same with applying the wallpaper to the wall too. Wallpaper is not very much popular these days like before. You can spice up the kitchen by painting and using some fantastic wallpaper.

Crown moldings

The crown molding might seem a little daunting to you. However, it is not all that difficult and is an important component to your kitchen decorating. All you would require is paint, molding, saw and a miter box. The most difficult part about installing the crown molding is making sure that all exact measurements of the wall are taken. Once, all the measurements are taken accurately, installation of a decorative crown molding in the kitchen would be easy.

Lighting

You can also install the kitchen lights on your own. Learn simple few techniques and installation would be easy. If you haven’t ever installed any lights before, you can purchase a book from the market. These books would teach you about the wiring various types of lighting. Recessed kitchen lighting and the decorative lighting have gained popularity as kitchen lighting these days. You can also add under the counter lighting for adding the charm to the kitchen.

DIY kitchens are not that difficult if you give it some thought and have a plan. These tips and ideas will get you started.



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Amy Poether asked:


I don’t own my apartment, I’m still on a lease because I rent. There’s these ugly 70s cabinets in my kitchen and I need to do something with them. I can’t remove them or paint them because they have to be there when I move out, but I can’t stand to look at them. Is there any kind of crafty DIY way to make them not look so ugly?

Finney Roberts asked:


I’m out of clorox and I’m not sure what I could use that I already have, I was thinking of bathroom cleaners, but I don’t think it will do the job and I have some paint, but it’s washable….

Finney Roberts asked:


I’m out of clorox and I’m not sure what I could use that I already have, I was thinking of bathroom cleaners, but I don’t think it will do the job and I have some paint, but it’s washable….

gorjuspiper asked:


I’ve been wanting to try tshirt printing but I don’t know how. Like what kind of paint to use, materials needed and where to buy them. Any pointers from you would be much appreciated. Thanks!