Fun Way to Paint Kids’ Rooms

If your kids want to help decorate their rooms, here is a fun way to let them get them involved. First, you’ll need to apply a fresh background coat of paint and let it dry. Next, remove furniture or cover it thoroughly with protective drop cloths. Tape off trim and anything you do not want painted, completely covering the area that is not to be painted (you can tape up some newspaper). Choose a few fun colors that will coordinate with the new design plan. Purchase quarts or pints of paint in these colors. Thin the paint by mixing equal … Continue reading

Reclaiming Unused Spaces: Treating Ceilings

Now that your basement or attic is free of clutter, you can begin the transformation. Start by looking up. If the ceiling is unfinished, it is probably dusty and dark. First, remove any dust. Using your vacuum is a great way to handle this problem. Next, decide if you want to cover the ceiling, or if it happens to be a rather low ceiling, if you want to leave it exposed.* Adhering Fabric Using fabric to cover unfinished ceilings instead of applying drywall will save you a lot of time, energy, and money. In fact, canvas drop cloths work great. … Continue reading