Archive for August, 2009
(Italbrass) Kreg Joints with the Kreg Jig - Making wood projects easy
By Admin on August 28th, 2009
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The Kreg Joints Jig
I just found the Kreg Joints Jig and wish I had this for my recent project of making some shelves. This could have saved me a tremendous amount of time and my project would have looked more professional.
You can order or find out more information at the Kreg Joint website: http://www.kregjoint.com or Kreg Joint FAQ’s.
Get A New Look In Your Kitchen By Resurfacing Your Kitchen Cabinets
If you are looking for a less expensive way to give your tired old kitchen cabinets a new look then resurfacing them can be a great way to add some zip to your kitchen.
Resurfacing your kitchen cabinets means simply to give a new surface to them. This can be accomplished in a couple of different ways - and not all of them have to cost a lot of money!
Typical cabinet refacing or resurfacing needs to be done by a professional. This means replacing cabinets drawer fronts and doors and adding a new veneer to the base cabinet. The choices for refaced cabinets are many - actually you can get any type of wood you want but it can be rather expensive ranging anywhere from $4000 to over $10,000. Refacing your kitchen cabinets can take 2 days to a week depending on how big your kitchen is.
Resurfacing your kitchen cabinets by a professional might seem expensive but it will still save you a bundle over replacing the cabinets. It is a good way to go if your base cabinets are in good condition and very solid and you also don’t want to change the layout. On the other hand, if your existing cabinets are of low quality or are not in good condition, this is probably not your best choice.
But what if you don’t have $10,000 for cabinet refacing?
Don’t worry, there are still several things you can do to make your kitchen cabinets more attractive without spending thousands!
Perhaps the easiest and least expensive way to perk up your old cabinets is to simply paint them. Paint can add a huge change to the look of your kitchen, especially if you are gutsy enough to cover them in a bright splash of color! If you are artistic, you can even paint a design on the cabinet - either freehand or by using stencils. Wouldn’t your retro 50’s kitchen look cool with aqua cabinets? How about some roosters stenciled on your painted and antiqued cabinets in your country kitchen? Just add some coordinating drawer pulls and knobs and you’ve got a whole new kitchen for under $500!
Another idea to consider is to remove the cabinet doors. This would look great in a casual cottage style kitchen or even an old fashioned Victorian style. Try lining the shelves with fabric or lace that hangs over the edge. Or you can make curtains to hang instead of the doors or even try to find an old window that might make an interesting door.
If your cabinets aren’t organized and you don’t want everyone looking at your mess, it’s probably best to leave the doors and if you don’t want to paint, you could even try wallpapering them. Can’t find any wallpaper that suits? Then try applying contact paper. It might be best to stick to a plain pattern and make sure it is washable or you will be sorry later. Remember to prepare the cabinets as you would a wall. You don’t have to wallpaper the whole door either, use your imagination and cut out shapes or patterns from the wallpaper and paste it on.
You don’t have to spend a lot of money to give your cabinets a whole new look - even simply changing the hardware can do wonders. Just use your own creativity and you’ll be sure to have a unique kitchen that fits your own unique style!
About the Author
Lee Dobbins writes for http://www.a-kitchen-decorating-idea.com where you can learn more about kitchen decorating and resurfacing your kitchen cabinets.
Getting Your Home Ready For the Home Inspector
Home cleaning is a routine activity for many. However, special effort has to be put in when preparing a place for a home inspector visit, in order to make it as appealing as possible. All the efforts that you invest in maintaining your home are rewarded when you make it through the home inspector’s scrutiny. To get a positive response from the home inspector you need to run your own examination first. You need to take care that no mildew stains or odors are present in and around your residence. The walls and floors are favorite targets for home inspectors and hence, you need to make sure that they are free of dampness or cracks which might shelter insects.
Here is a list of the basic things that you need to check before you present your house for home inspection:
Make sure the gutters around your house are all tidy and in good working condition. Not only should they be free from garbage but also be free from any leakage and have all cracks repaired.
The branches of trees surrounding your home are properly trimmed and none of them touch your roof. This will help give the exterior of the house a neat and clean look.
Ensure that all downspouts have diverters beneath them.
Keep your appliances spotless, especially the oven and see to it that the stove top burners work well. Vacuum cleaners, mixers, grinders, washing machines and other home appliances should be cleaned regularly to prevent them from choking when you take them out for use.
Tighten all the kitchen cabinets, doors, handles and knobs.
Tighten the toilet fixtures as the sanitation of the house is most important when it comes to maintaining a clean and hygienic home.
The air conditioners and heaters need to be serviced at regular intervals to keep them in proper working condition. They need to be checked and have their filters changed before operation if they have been idle for a long period of time.
Oil and tighten the hinges of all the doors and windows of the house to stop them from creaking every time you open or close them. Well fitting doors and windows are not only more convenient and secure; they also help insulate the house against drafts.
In case you have an attic and you have turned it into a dumping ground, then ensure that you clean it up and check the insulation level.
Your garage door should open and shut properly and the auto reverse should also function without you having to struggle with it.
All the lighting fixtures need to be checked and replaced or repaired in case any of them has burned out bulbs. The electrical panels and circuit breaker configurations should be in accordance with the house’s lighting needs. External receptacles, and those located in damp areas such as bathrooms, need to be wired to ground fault circuit interrupter circuits (GFI).
All smoke detectors need to be tested and their batteries replaced if needed.
Cover any exposed soil in the basement with plastic sheets to keep the levels of moisture in the house down.
Ensure that the roof has no damaged shingles and have no moist rudiments underneath them.
About the Author
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