CHI Good Questions: Stain or Paint this Chair?
Cynthia sent in a good question: "I bought this little blue round-back chair for $45 the other day, and I've already started sanding it in hopes of giving it a complete makeover. This picture definit...
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Colorful Stairs: Inspiration from CB2 Catalog
The thing we most love about this room is the yellow stairs. Wow. We've never seen anything like this in person, but are sure that it must exist in plenty of places besides CB2's catalog pages......
From Birdhouse to Guest RetreatCottage Living May/June 2008
Not just Small Cool, tiny cool. The photo above is (we kid you not) an oversized birdhouse. This small structure called a pigeonnier was built on the grounds of a Louisiana estate around 1750. Its ...
CHI Good Questions: Painting a Radiator?
Allison sent us a good question: "I have four radiators in my vintage Hyde Park two-bedroom. I just recently purchased my new pad, and noticed in horror that my radiators are quite dirty and need repa...
Painting Baseboards and Trim to Match the Walls
We spent the weekend painting, and for the first time we chose to paint our baseboards the same color as our walls. We like the look (as shown in this photo from Susan and Micheal's House Tour on AT...
Tips for Choosing Paint Colors
We think Marilyn and Peter got it just right when they chose this shade of gray-green for their accent wall, but as winners of the 2006 Fall Colors Contest, they've got a natural knack for color. No...
CHI Good Questions: Upholsterer Selling Kravet ?
Moira wants to know: "Do you know a reupholstery store that sells Kravet textiles in Chicago IL ?" (Note: Include a pic of your problem and your question gets posted first. Email questions and pics ...
Historic Findings About Wallpaper
Back during our discussion on vintage wallpaper, Allison1888 linked to an article that chronicles some fascinating facts from a wallpaper excavation in New York's Tenement Museum: ...
A Kitchen Update for Less Than $100
Kitchen "Before" - Jump below for the "After"Our friends, Kim & Eric, have been hard at work on their home. One of their sore points was their kitchen. They weren't too fond of their oak & glass cab...
CHI Good Questions: Rewiring a Chandelier?
Arlene says: "I recently bought a crystal chandelier on eBay. Well, the whole thing needs to be rewired. Can anyone suggest a place to take it and give me a rough estimate of how much this might cost?...
How To: Install a Grommet
Shelly, aka Mod Home Ec Teacher, was part of our January Jumpstart contest and has kept in touch since. She let us know about her recent step by step how to on installing grommets, a great skill to ha...
Clip File: Best of Paint Color Questions
Yesterday's post about a prodigious magazine collection got us thinking - since many of you create "clip files" of the useful, inspirational or intriguing articles from your paper-based design addicti...
CHI Good Questions: Can I Paint these Chairs?
Megan emailed a good question: "I am considering buying these from a seller and would like to paint them a vanilla white - brass, cane wood and all. Can I do this with one kind of paint? What would yo...
Look! Old School Bathroom Razor Disposal
This was scary: during our kitchen renovation we tore out some walls. One wall is shared with our second bathroom on the other side, and we didn't realize that would mean rusty old razor blades flyin...
Skeleton Keys
Ever since I lost the key to my grandmother's secretary, I've been on the hunt for any old skeleton key that will unlock it. A locksmith could open it, but I'm wrapped up in the romantic idea that I...
CHI Good Questions: Refinishing Ideas?
Andrew sent us an email: "I just picked up this 30s-style wood desk from a resale shop for $20!!! I would love to get some feedback from you and other ATers for refinishing ideas. This piece will mo...
Gallery Art Hanging System
We recently found a great new solution to hang art on our walls. Looking for art display options other than the traditional nail and picture hanger we have used on all of our previous projects, we ch...
CHI Good Questions: Replacement Tiles?
La Londe wants to know: "Any suggestions on where I can find replacement tiles for my table?"(Note: Include a pic of your problem and your question gets posted first. Email questions and pics with QU...
CHI Good Questions: Paint Color Change?
Brie sent in a good question: Hello AT Chicago! Can you help me? We recently ordered new furniture and with the addition of these pieces, I'm wondering if I should consider a paint color change. The w...
How To: Replace Doorknobs
The doorknobs in our new place have to go. We have more doors than ever, though, so it's a task we're avoiding somewhat (certainly not urgent but the knobs are really getting to us!). We found an arti...
Open Canvas
Julie, veteran blogger and home-renovator, came up with the best idea for alleviating pre-demolition jitters. As her family geared up for a complete kitchen renovation, the week prior to start date w...
CHI Good Questions: Eggshell OK on Imperfect Plaster?
Betsi wrote in with a question: "I just purchased a vintage condo and will need to repaint the ENTIRE place, ceilings and all, since the previous owner was a smoker. However, the walls are plaster, a...
Tax Refund Goes Home
"You never count your money when you're sittin' at the table..." Hopefully, by now, you've finished up your taxes and can sit down to count your money. If you have to pay up, we're sorry and wish yo...
Roundup: Paintable Wood IKEA Furniture
If you need a shot of color in your home, painted furniture is always an option. We rounded up a selection of solid wood furniture from IKEA that could be dressed up with a coat or two. Some of thes...
Benjamin Moore Pale Palette Inspiration
Forget the faces on the walls (a Benjamin Moore "personalized" marketing touch): what we're really eyeing is the neutral, pale palette of the walls and trim. Combining paint colors Hush (AF-95) and F...
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