Stencils By Nancy

Building your own cabinets is not rocket science. All it requires is a focused approach towards planning the methods and tools needed for the purpose. You can very easily procure the plans from your nearby home improvement store or search it online also. After having decided upon the plans, you can set your attention towards assembling the materials required. So, let us here discuss about how to build a bathroom cabinet in particular. The things needed are as follows:
• A miter or table saw
• Power drill
• Tape measure
• Nails
• Screws
• Fasteners
• Paper and a pencil
• Wood glue (waterproof)

The step by step guide on how to build your own bathroom cabinet is as given below:
• First of all, choose the area where you wish the cabinet to be placed. Measure its total area and write down the measurements of its height, width and length. You have to keep in mind here that the measurements have to be exact or else it can create a difference in the final look of the cabinet.
• Try and draw out a rough sketch of the cabinet that you are planning to build. You also …

For those who find themselves living the colorful bohemian lifestyle filled with music, fellowship, and creativity, the bathroom can often be left untouched by such radiant personality. Anyone can paint a wall a different color or add a few candles and soap dishes, but these tips will change your cabinets and ensure that they reflect your personality and lifestyle!
First of all you have to add some color to your cabinets, and this can be done simply with some radical paint or designs. Stencils can be picked up at your local crafts store if free-handing is not your thing, or you can cut some out of thick card stock or used cereal boxes (for that eco friendly touch) . Fairly simple stencil designs such as crescent moons, stars, or suns can reflect your astrological views and add some flare. Glow in the dark paints often add a little something extra without the price going up, the only problem being the resale value of your home or apartment (most people do not want a glow in the dark bathroom).
In order to keep the resale value up and yet add your own personality temporarily attempt switching out the hardware on your …

If your wanting a new look for your kitchen cabinets, may I recommend the color wash. It will give your cabinets an antique look that everyone will notice. Making the cabinets looked aged and beautiful applying the color wash is easier than painting. Following these simple steps you’ll love the visual outcome.
First, place a drop clothe on your floors and make sure all of the furniture exposed is covered. If you are able to remove the cabinet doors that is recommended.
Next, sand all of the exposed surfaces with 180 grit sandpaper. I recommend you use TSP, which can be purchased at your local hardware store or at Wal-Mart, mix this with the recommended amount of water on the bottle and wipe down all of the surfaces. This will attract and remove all dust. Keep wiping with solution till the boards looks clean and free of dust.
After the water solution has dried, apply painters tape to all of the exposed handles and hinges. If you are able to remove them it will make it easier for you when you are painting.
With the color gaze, mix it with the paint in a 4 to 1 ratio. That is …

Cabinet pulls can be found in a variety of materials and styles. If you are more attracted to the metal variety, many decorative hardware companies offer a vast selection of finish choices to enhance any cabinet. For those of you who are attracted to casual pull styles, I would suggest considering a weathered brass or nickel pull. Because each material will have a variety of custom finishes to choose from, you will be sure to have a versatile selection to browse through before making that final decision.
For those of us who are drawn to a more modern style, consider selecting a pull made of chrome or stainless steel to make a bold yet simple statement. For those who want to take a classic approach, consider selecting more traditional materials such as brass or copper. These metals will age nicely over time, giving you versatile metal that looks good both polished and oxidized.
If you decide to select a combination of pulls and knobs, attempt to match the materials, colors, and styles as closely as possible. Using a corresponding match will keep the motif of you cabinetry pleasing to the eye and more pulled together. Knobs tend to work best …

You must be here because you’re interested in installing a medicine cabinet on your own. Congratulations on the decision to improve your home with a do it yourself project! Sure, it’s simple to hire a professional to do the work for you; but the feeling of accomplishment when you’ve completed a project all on your own is worth the extra elbow grease. This walk-through is for instructions on how to install a recessed medicine cabinet. Recessed cabinets are the typical type you will find in many bathrooms which are placed into the actual wall. The end result will be more stable and durable to hold all of your items without the risk of it falling from the wall, however they can look very beautiful in a bathroom.
Once you’ve planned where you would like your cabinet to be installed you’ll need to accurately mark the walls. This will be done using something such as a pencil and creating a rectangle roughly ¼ of an inch greater than the actual size of the cabinet. It is better safe than sorry and obviously, you won’t be getting the cabinet into a hole which is too small.
This is probably the most frustrating …

The beauty business has caught on: green is good. And no, not just the kind of green that pays the bills. Eco-friendly makeup has flooded the markets in the last few years, with over 2,000 new "organic" products in the past year alone. Here's a look at the best green companies, whose innovative products and commitment to saving the environment have made them leaders of the pack.
1) Burt's Bees: Burt, the company's founder, started by selling quarts of honey out of the back of his pick-up truck. From there, the beeswax candles came, and from there, everything else made from beeswax. All of the products-over 150 of them-are either 99% or 100% natural with vitamin E, phthalate-free scents, natural coloring, and no preservatives. The company's signature lip balm, along with its starter kits and honey and milk lotion are among their best products.
2) Juice Beauty: This organic beauty line was started by two women with a mission to bring a healthier organic lifestyle to everyone. With up to 95% certified organic products and an antioxidant-rich juice base, this is one of the best lines to find organic products. Other ingredients that make this skin care line so irresistible …