Scout says these unassuming elevator doors are hiding something that is anything BUT. Located in an office building in Queens (the old Macy's warehouse), the doors open to reveal a world of wonder.… Continue reading on Curbly.com

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Tired of looking at a boring metal circular drain when you fill your sink? Perhaps you need a decorative drain that adds a bit of whimsy to your bathroom. The 1.5" School of Fish drain from Linkasink is available in...

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If you took the time to ask homeowners about the size of their bathrooms, most of them would say they were too small. However, since it's time consuming, expensive and a major hassle to actually enlarge a home's bathroom most people decide to just live with their small bathrooms.

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What is wood rot and how can you repair rotten wood? The type of lumber being used today can accelerate wood rotting. There are some tips to help prevent wood rot in your home.

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step 1 paint face all white step 2 paint a star over right eye step 3 then put red lipstick on
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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-do-paul-stanley-face-paint/

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If you've got an old, ugly radiator acting as a sore thumb in an otherwise well-appointed room, you're not alone. Some of the most popular posts here have been on hiding radiators with cabinets and heater covers that hide baseboard...

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Building your own home as a do it yourself project is a major undertaking. Before you calculate all the man-hours required to build your house. It is not something that can be done part time. Be sure you have the time to do it properly.

Source: http://www.askthebuilder.com/892_Do_It_Yourself_Building_Challenges.shtml

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Yes, you can paint kitchen cabinets...and not be left with exposed brush marks or peeling paint. Kate from Centsational Girl shows us how she achieved these amazing results on her kitchen island.

The right way to paint kitchen cabinets has always been a mystery to me, one that I've always been too intimidated to undertake by myself. That's why I was thrilled when DIY home remodeling genius Kate from Centsational Girl has done gone through the tough task on her kitchen's center island. And it turns out that the task isn't so tough anyway. Here, check out her before...

It's impressive to see that the new white coat of paint is just as smooth as the original finish. You would really think that she had bought the island new. So, how did she do it? First, lots of sanding. While we always know to clean off the cabinets before painting, some of us (maybe even me) neglect to thoroughly sand the finish. Kate also recommends light sanding between paint coats as you work. (This is what prevents brush strokes.)

Another hint is to use an oil-based primer, which has a bonding agent and dries to a hard finish. Kate says that it's also helpful to use a conditioning additive like Penetrol to lengthen the time you have to work with the primer and to also minimize brush strokes.

Once the primer coat completely dries (and you've sanded away any rogue brush strokes), apply two coats of oil-based paint. While latex does dry quicker, an oil-based paint tends to be more durable over time. (Just be careful of white and paler shades, since oil-based formulas in these hues can yellow as they age.) For more tips, check out Kate's post on how to paint kitchen cabinets.

Want to read up on painting cabinets before you bring out the brush? Check out...
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Painting Kitchen Cabinets
The Daily Fix: Cover a Scratch on Your Painted Cabinet

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It used to be only the most upscale and expensive homes had bathroom spas in them, but over time some of us less wealthy folks have decided we'd like to enjoy the spa experience at home as well. Modifying a home's original bathroom to create your own spa can be a manageable project for a DIY'er or even someone with a small budget.

Source: http://www.doityourself.com/stry/create-home-bathroom-spa

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When you need to repair drywall, here are some tips to make that wall repair look like new. Holding the drywall repair piece in place is simple with this block method.

Source: http://www.askthebuilder.com/893_How_to_Repair_Drywall_Like_a_Pro.shtml

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