Enamel paint is known for drying to a high-gloss finish. Because it is durable and goes on smoothly, it is ideal for certain types of surfaces where latex paint just won't work. Unfortunately, if you want to use enamel paint but you don't want the high-sheen gloss finish, you won't see many options at the paint store. However, you can make your enamel paint look dull if you know the proper technique.
Cabinets built from 2-by-4s are sturdier than other cabinets, but they're heavier, too. This cabinet is freestanding and has shelves inside for lots of storage room. For a wall-mounted cabinet, shorten the height of the cabinet. The plywood outer surface could be replaced with paneling or other material if desired. This cabinet can be painted, stained or given some other treatment. You'll need a helper for this project, and a large flat surface to work.
Table of Contents Empty the Cabinet Vacuum the Cabinet Spray the Shelves Scrape the Cleaner and Grease Scrub the Shelves Wipe the Shelves Add Clean Items A lazy Susan is a corner kitchen cabinet that rotates on the inside, allowing you to fit more in the cabinet. The rotating also allows you to turn the shelves so you can easily reach whatever it is you want without having to take everything out of the cabinet.
Table of Contents Most Common Popular Substitutes Cheaper Varieties Exotics Environmentally Sound Choose wood for a cutting board on the basis of stability and durability as well as beauty. Many common woods will serve and nearly every region provides locally grown wood of good value for this purpose. Commercially manufactured cutting boards are not necessarily the best choice.
Indoor privacy screens, also known as Japanese shoji screens, have existed since the early eighth century AD. Though originally made in China, it was in Japan that these screens developed into what they are today.
Privacy screen. Most screens are translucent and are constructed of multiple folding panels made of bamboo or cedar and rice paper or fabric. The screens are traditionally used to create space within a room or home.
Decorative moldings such as raised panels and chair rails can add attractive architectural detail to any interior. As with any woodwork, chair rails require a certain amount of maintenance. Most moldings are attached using nothing but nails and over time can become loose. Once a piece of woodwork breaks loose of its fasteners, it is only a matter of time until it will need major repair. Using caulk to seal the seams of chair rails can give them just the extra bit of flex they need to maintain their position for years to come.
A rolling gate for a chain-link fence provides a way to close a wide opening in the fence, such as a driveway. The gate consists of a tubular steel frame with wire chain-link fabric stretched across it. Attached to the frame are two rear guide wheels that sit on a pair of pipe guides attached to the fence, which act as the tracks for the gate. Another set of wheels mounted to the bottom end of the gate hold the gate up off the ground.
Some sunrooms are built with standard roofs, made from decking, shingles and felt paper. Other sunrooms are constructed with all-glass walls and ceilings. Replacing the roof of your sunroom will depend greatly on the type of roof that your sunroom has. To replace a standard roof with shingles, felt paper and decking, you will need to tear down the roof to the decking and replace what is rotten. If your sunroom has a glass roof, you will need to replace the sealant around the windows.
Building a small clubhouse for children can be a simple and fun task. Children love to have a place to call their own where they can play and use their imagination. Clubhouses are perfect recreational places where children can go about their own business and invite friends in for a play date. Building a small clubhouse is a great recreational activity that you can do with the assistance of a few buddies.
Kenmore Coldspot side by side refrigerators use a water filter to filter the water going to the dispenser and the ice maker. Some Coldspot refrigerators have an indicator light inside the refrigerator compartment that lets you know when to change filters. The light goes from green to yellow indicating that you should purchase your replacement filter. Replace the filter when the light turns red. When you complete the replacement you must reset the Kenmore Coldspot filter indicator.