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How To Paint Bamboo, Wicker, Cane and Rattan
Compared to other furniture materials, bamboo furniture (and by extension it’s sister materials rattan, cane and wicker) is much easier to source, whether first or second-hand. Thanks to its popularity in the 1970s and ’80s, bamboo furniture is also inexpensive, reassuringly sturdy and crying out for a makeover. Colour is the quickest, and prettiest, way to gussy up furniture, and spray-paint is the best way to achieve a smooth, even finish on bamboo, cane and rattan.
Professional Tips To Declutter Your Home In One Day
Decluttering is the best way to instantly refresh your home, but it can often seem like a lot of hard work. So, if you’ve ever wondered how to declutter your house, we’ve pulled together our essential guide on how to do it in just one day. Do you ever look around your home and feel totally overwhelmed by the clutter surrounding you? Are you guilty of stashing said clutter away, promising yourself you’ll tackle it another day?
How to paint a feature wall
Before you paint feature walls in every room in the house, follow our step-by-step guide and hone your skills. Preparation is key. "Before you start painting, move all your furniture away from the wall, lay a drop sheet to protect your flooring and mask up any skirting boards or electrical switches," says Carmen.
How to make a wheat bag
Wheat bags are a wonderful way to soothe a headache or warm up your bed in winter. Mar 21, 2021 11:53pm How to make wheat bags Wheat bags are a wonderful way to soothe a headache or warm you up in winter. These colourful bags are easy to make at home and are a great way to use off-cuts from the bigger sewing projects. Wheat is available from most health food stores.
How to make a simple apron without using a pattern
This no-pattern sewing project is perfect for beginners. Feb 18, 2021 10:21pm How to make an apron If you've been spending more time in the kitchen lately, expanding your dessert-making repertoire and learning how to bake sourdough bread - you're not alone. But with more time in the kitchen and entertaining at home, comes more time getting food stains and excess flour out of clothing, unless you nab yourself a good old fashioned apron.
A step-by-step guide to covering a hat box
A step-by-step guide to covering hat boxes for general storage or to preserve your fine millinery. Feb 05, 2021 5:02am Despite what the name suggests, hat boxes can be used to store much more than just hats. Covering a hat box can transform a plain box into a stunning and functional piece of home décor, too. Hat boxes are great for storing Christmas decorations, fairy lights, hair accessories, purses, handbags and photos.
Eggshell ornaments: how to make egg shell Christmas ornaments
This clever hack will have your tree looking 'eggcellent' in no time. Nov 19, 2020 1:41pm How to make egg-shell Christmas ornaments Got the Christmas tree up but can't find baubles to match the vision of decorative festive wonder you had in mind?
How to paint wicker, cane, rattan and bamboo
Bring tired furniture back to its former plantation-style glory with not much more than a lick of paint. AT A GLANCE Spray-paint is the best way to achieve a smooth, even finish. Clean the piece thoroughly before painting. Use a primer, as it evens out any bumps and reduces the amount of paint you'll need. Several light coats of spray-paint gives an even finish... and make sure each coat dries before applying the next one.
Professional Tips To Declutter Your Home In One Day
Decluttering is the best way to instantly refresh your home, but it can often seem like a lot of hard work. So, if you've ever wondered how to declutter your house, we've pulled together our essential guide on how to do it in just one day. Do you ever look around your home and feel totally overwhelmed by the clutter surrounding you? Are you guilty of stashing said clutter away, promising yourself you'll tackle it another day?
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