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June 26, 2015 in Home Improvements, Idea Corner

Add Class To Any Dresser With Leather Belt Drawer Pulls

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Leather is a great material to add to any furniture or home decor. And many people have plenty of leather belts that go unused for years. So why not reuse these materials while adding glamor to any dresser? Follow these guidelines from The Merrythought and repurpose a simple leather belt into leather drawer pulls.

Here’s the required supplies:

  • Leather belt
  • Nails
  • Hammers
  • Scissors
  • Measuring Tape

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Begin by removing any of the preexisting hardware from the dresser. Next, pull out all of the drawers from the dresser to begin the process.

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Then measure out the leather belt’s material to match where the previous hardware was without nailing it into the same holes. After checking the measurements, nail down one side of the leather pull. Take the other end of the pull and push it out to create a handle. Then nail down that side.

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Repeat these steps until the handles of all the drawers are attached.

And that’s it! Enjoy this eco-friendly look in any room of the home.

June 24, 2015 in Home Improvements, Idea Corner

Get Ready To Revitalize A Room’s Wall With Removable Wallpaper

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Whether it’s a rental or forever home, sometimes long-term wall decor isn’t always the best solution. Well thanks to the great minds over at The Design Confidential, anyone can create their own removable wallpaper in just a few easy steps.

Start by gathering the necessary materials:

  • 24″ x 36″ paper (in any desired design)
  • Double sided tape
  • Scissors
  • Ruler or straight-edge

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When all items are accounted for, begin by measuring out the wall to be covered and cut the paper to size. If it is a large area, try to match up patterns that will look aesthetically pleasing when they overlap. Then cut off any excess paper.

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Following the creation of the pattern, adhere the double sided tape to all 4 edges of each paper. Before removing the tape backing and applying the sheets of paper to the wall, do a test fit to make sure the pattern lines up correctly.

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Once the test fit is completed, peel back the tape backing and begin adding the paper to the wall. The great thing about this tape is that it is not only sturdy, but also easily removable.

When completed, the wall or walls of the home will be completely rejuvenated without any of the permanence or difficulty of applying regular wallpaper.

May 25, 2015 in Home Improvements, Idea Corner

Give A Deck A Face Lift With Eco-Friendly Decking Tiles!

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Summer is here and in Chicago that means three things: baseball, tourists and backyard shindigs. As for the last on that list, Chicago Handyman has shared some valuable deck building tips before, but for those with not enough time or energy to take on the task, there’s finally a solution: decking tiles!

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These easily installed tiles take almost no time to install and cover up any weathered wood, concrete or soil. All that’s required is snapping them together and voila! This cost-saving, eco-friendly deck solution makes a backyard looks absolutely inviting. And the focus is finally back on the barbecue… not the ugly wood below guests’ feet.100498157.jpg.rendition.largest

 

For a list of more decking tile options, check out Better Home & Gardens wide array of choices. 

Ready for a brand-spanking-new deck? Call Chicago Handyman today for all summer decking needs!

May 20, 2015 in Home Improvements, Idea Corner

The Top 4 Design Trends Of 2015

Ready to attack a project? Well, before swinging a hammer or pulling off wallpaper, check out A Beautiful Space’s top 4 design trends of 2015 guaranteed to amp up the style of every space:

1. Bring On The Blue!

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Deep, rich blues are in vogue and for good reason! Dark navy and indigo are both bold and beautiful, ensuring an expressive but classic look. Add a splash or coat the room in the glorious shade- it’ll look wonderful either way!

2. Metallics Are A Must Have

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No, this isn’t another call for stainless steel or chrome. Instead, carve a different style path with brass or copper finishes. Switch up the hues of metallics throughout the home and don’t get locked in the stainless box.

3. Take On Texture

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Whether it’s texturized wallpaper or sponge applied wall contours, texture from walls to ceiling are definitely taking center stage in home design. Take advantage of this texture revolution!

4. Bring The Vacation Home

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Finally, a trend that requires traveling the world for inspiration! Whether the theme’s Morocco or Tanzania, earthy tones will definitely propel the home into the glamour that is 2015 home design.