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For a less-cluttered, high-style look, use these ideas for covering large and small kitchen appliances. Let your personal style, not your refrigerator, make a statement.
"… of an old antique armoire. Custom refrigerator drawer and door pulls reflect the armoire's Asian inspiration. The absence of … panels to evoke the look of an old-fashioned icebox. Hefty door handles and hinges enhance the effect. A cupboard door hiding the …"
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… tape anything you don't want to or can't remove -- door handles and hinges, locksets, the porch, deck, or patio surface, and all window and door trim. You can mask door hardware and other small objects with the careful application of …
… of chartreuse, bright green, and rose embroidery floss. Tie remaining ends together and slip one tied end over a hook or door knob . Insert a pencil or dowel through floss loop at tied end (Diagram 8). Twist pencil in clockwise fashion, keeping floss …
… head, and nail feet to a small pumpkin. Sturdy 18-gauge wire makes the antennae. Create fluttering butterflies from old door hinges nailed onto the pumpkin for wings, and 18-gauge wire twisted to form the antennae. You could also add vintage keys and …
… reaches a certain amount of torque. This helps prevent overdriving screws and stripping out the holes or screw heads. A router and a variety of router bits are useful for shaping decorative moldings and cutting mortises for door hinges .
… inches (M). 1-1/2-inch drywall or exterior screws Solder for copper tubing Solder flux Steel wool Contact cement Two door hinges Varnish Vegetable oil Two 60-pound bags of cement mix Concrete sealer Cut half-circles from 5/8- or 3/4-inch plywood …
Demolition and Construction Tools
… crosscuts and miters in molding, you'll need either a miter box or a power miter saw. For paring and fine-tuning the fit of door hinges and other hardware, you'll want a set of chisels (blade widths of 1/4 inch, 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch, and 1 inch …
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… is a common embellishment.) Don't overlook how interior door hardware , such as braces, knobs, or pulls, can complete the look … inset with chicken wire and patterned fabric. Antique glass door pulls top off the look.
Save Versus Splurge: Home Trends to Keep or Skip
… cozier. Change Hardware Changing hardware is a quick and easy way to update. New house numbers, a new door knob , and a fancy door knocker can give your front door a new look for less. Three- or four-car garage Even if you don't have three …
Use Junk to Create Unique Halloween Pumpkins
… complement to shabby chic decor. The butterflies are made from old door hinges nailed to the pumpkin and the antennae are created from 18 … rusted chain forms a goofy grin for this happy pumpkin. A doorknob and old faucet handles are repurposed as a nose and pair of …
A Gallery of Garden Shed Ideas
… plantings. A steep faux-slate roof and king post porch gable lend Tudor style to this potting shed. Oversize metal false door hinges are in keeping with the shed's Tudor references. A bench adds intimacy to the front porch. A playful profusion of flowers …
… space in the cabinet. When the door of a frameless cabinet is open, you see the ends of the panels that make up the box. Door hinges attach to the inside of the cabinet and are not visible when the doors are closed. There are three types of cabinetry frame …
… cabinets lacked character and were basically falling apart -- the cabinetry's thin veneer finish was bubbling up and the door hinges were falling off. A pair of stools pulled up to the island offered the only eating spot -- not sufficient for a family of …