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Unique and Imaginative Wall Storage IdeasPamela Cole Harris Everyone can use more organization in their lives except those misguided souls who alphabetize their spices, canned goods and color-coordinate their laundry supplies!. Additional wall storage can help bring that organization into your home. And original and unusual wall storage ideas can help organization become décor pizzazz! Here are some ideas to get you started: 1. If you have old fruit crates or soda pop crates, attach them to the wall to become a wonderful storage unit to display books or knicknacks. You can paint the units to match your décor or leave the original labels and wood to create a rustic and unusual centerpiece of your room. 2. Do you have an old garden bench or one of those wooden benches which are frequently beside dining tables or in entry halls Try it attaching upside down on the wall. Use the shelf created by the bench top to display collections. Just think of using a white distressed bench as a shelf for teddy bears in a child’s room. 3. Old wooden hangers can make beautiful storage units for jewelry, ties, and even shoes. Paint the hangers a solid color and let dry. Then add decorative touches such as hand-painted flowers or stripes. Or wrap the hangers with strips of fabric using glue to adhere the strips to the wood. When the hanger is completely wrapped, cover with a decoupage finish. Attach to the wall with painted or plain hooks. 4. Want a wonderful idea for towel storage in a bathroom Try attaching a window box or planter to the wall and fill with folded towels and washcloths, soaps or creams. Add trim and paint to make a unique storage unit. 5. Need an easily accessible place to store your pots and pans Attach a narrow wrought iron curtain rod with decorative finials to the wall. You can hang the pans from S-hooks which have been hooked over the rod. A great idea! Use your own imagination to turn everyday objects into storage areas. You might come up with the perfect solution to your organization needs. Hmmm…any ideas for storing the 20 years back issues of “Better Homes and Gardens”
| | | | RELATED ARTICLES Stitching Memories Sometimes, usual photographs look so common and boring. Converting your pictures into charcoal or oil painting is a welcome change but then, a lot of people have been into these crafts already that there are times when these portraits too, look clichéd. There could also be a time that a charcoal or oil painting of your photo does not look exactly the same as your original photograph. I have been a witness to several charcoal portraiture failure. Have you ever had your portrait done in charcoal in which the result didn’t actually look like your image Year-Round Tree House: Attic Renovations Create Fun Space For Play NC—Tree houses are great in theory but pose a number of safety issues and arent ideally suited to cold weather play," says David Flood, Insulation Expert, Owens Corning. "If you have an attic with adequate headroom, a clever alternative is to create a year-round fun space for children in the upper reaches of your home. With a few renovations – and some clean-up – you can transform the attic into a playroom." Flax Seed Will Add A Little Extra Flavor To Your Recipes Flax seed will add a pleasant nutty taste to any recipe. The attractive, round reddish-brown seeds of flax add flavor, extra texture and good nutrition to your breads, cakes, muffins, and other baked goods. That’s why flax has been used for many years in multi-grain cereals and snack foods. Flax seed also will give you many vitamins that are otherwise hard to get.When cooking, be aware that flax seed can be used instead of the oil and shortening called for in a recipe.When substituting flax seed in a recipe, use a three to one ratio.For example, if a recipe asks for one-third of a tablespoon of oil, use one tablespoon of flax seed.Flax seed is also very easy to store.Unlike seeds from other plants, flax seed can be stored for up to a year. Home Theater Furniture & Seating Home theater seating can vary widely and depends on the experience you want and your budget. You can make do with folding chairs or that garage sale sofa, but the better your seating is the better your home theater experience will be.The first thing to think about is how many people your home theater will host for viewing on a regular basis. It isnt economical to get twice as many seats as you will regularly have guests, but neither is it wise to short yourself on seating that you will have use for. Also think about the space you have in your home theater. This will effect what sort of home theater seating will be best for your space.The next thing to think about is how much use your home theater will see. If it will see frequent use, you will want seating that is ergonomic, as well as made of durable materials that are easy to clean. Ergonomic seating is important so that the viewers do not get any sort of strain or aches during viewing. If you do not plan to use your home theater frequently you can choose seating that isnt as comfortable or as durable or easy to clean, but keep in mind that this sort of seating may not be worth it in the long run.Also think about what you want your home theater to look like. If you want it to look like a regular movie theater in miniature, then you will most likely prefer home theater seating that closely emulates that found in a regular theater. Alternately, if you wish to have more of a honey look, you may wish to go with seating that is more like traditional armchairs.Finally, keep in mind the features you want in your seating. This will affect not only price, but ease of use, ergonomics and comfort, and ease of cleanup. Rocker and reclining seats will be more expensive, but more comfortable. Seats with cup holders in the arms may also be more expensive, but will save space by eliminating the need for side tables, and may keep cleanup low. Viewers will have a stable place to put their drinks, rather than trying to balance them on their laps and then find a place to put the drink when they need a bathroom break. Some home theater seating even has massage units built in! What to feed your fish during colder winter months With air and water temperatures dropping in most parts of the country, now is the time to greatly reduce the amount of food you are feeding your fish. Beautiful, Elegant Bathtubs that Spruce Up any Bathroom Bathtubs have become an important necessity of our daily life for many reasons. Who hasn’t enjoyed the comfort of soaking in a nice, hot tub at the end of a particularly hard day. They give washrooms a bathrooms a complete look; after all without them they look vacant. Bathtubs come in different sizes, color, shapes and material. Renew Thyself Daily, with Candles! - a Candle Review One of my favorite quotes is a quote of a quote in Transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau’s Walden, a writing he found on the bathtub of King Tchingthang, which Thoreau describes, " ‘Renew thyself completely each day; do it again, and again, and forever again.’ I can understand that.Morning brings back the heroic ages.”I agree, to wake up early, enjoy the dawn, and have a productive morning is some of my finest time.And there are little things that bring the beauty and productivity into fruition, little things that I don’t take lightly - like the encompassing power os something as simple as a candle. Making Space for Sacred Space When you read a great inspirational book, prayer, or article, dont you think to yourself, "What a great idea! I should do more daily rituals, prayer, meditation." It always seems like a great idea, right We know that sacred practices and sacred space bring peace, harmony, joy, and ease into our lives. Sounds like a great idea! Winterizing Your Pond For many parts of the country, its getting to be that time of year again. Time to start thinking about getting your fish and plants ready for old man winter... Peace of Mind for Home Inspections As sure as the spring flows at The Fountain of Youth, home inspecting provides a stream of knowledge to wash away the fears of home buyers. But fear may be replaced by frustration if the wrong inspector is chosen! Some pointers on selecting your next home inspector will go a long way toward making the process a happy one. DirecTV and DISH Network – How Do The Two Leading Satellite TV Providers Stack Up If you live in the U.S. and want satellite TV systems, you have basically two choices.Yes, there are other providers out there, but for most viewers, DirecTV and DISH Network offer the most choices for the least money, although Pegasus and Voom are fast becoming major contenders in the satellite television industry.Competition being what it is, both DirecTV and DISH Network offer similar services and constantly adjust to add features and outdo their rivals.So how do you choose between the twoA side-by-side comparison of the services and prices shows some differences that help customers decide which service best fits their viewing needs.But first, a little background on each provider might be helpful. Five Easy Ways to Give Your Kitchen Designer Wow! A beautiful kitchen is the heart of any home even for those of us who spend most of our cooking time around the microwave! Time spent together in the kitchen can bring a family closer together and make wonderful memories although my own memories of doing dishes as a teenager are less than pleasant - something about dishwater being *disgusting!* Turning your plain kitchen into something special isn*t as hard as you might think. Here are a few simple ideas which can make your kitchen a designer showcase. How To Build A Waterfall The number one, most asked question that I receive about water features is "How do I build a waterfall" Sleeping Beauties: Porches For Dreaming Theres something magical about sleeping outside, drinking in the night sounds of crickets, frogs and wind chimes, watching fireflies and stars, and feeling the cool night breeze. Youll find children giggling long past their bedtime from sheer excitement. 10 Tips for Working With a Contractor This is the year youre going all out. Youre going to build a deck, add a porch, erect a gazebo or lay a patio. Youve done the research. Its well within your capability and youre looking forward to the satisfaction of creating a structure of beauty. Used But Not Used Up Some DIY Maintence will put Used tools back in Main Stream Operation: How to Build Your Dream Home Building your dream home is a process that takes some individuals a lifetime. Hardly anyone knows early in life what exactly constitutes "dream home" in her eyes. Pinning down the details that you want may take years of "starter" homes and building mistakes to learn what truly works for you. It is helpful to keep a list of likes and dislikes about each house that you live in. Consider everything from major aspects like size and layout to minor details like cabinet space and tile coloring. It is hard to remember everything that you have learned from previous living situations when faced with the stress and endless choices involved with building a new home. Keeping detailed records is a good way to stay level headed under pressure. Overwintering Pond Fish The metabolism of koi and goldfish is controlled primarily by water temperature. As the water cools, pond fish require less protein in their diet. When koi and goldfish are fed high-protein food in cool water, the excess protein is excreted as ammonia from the gills. The microscopic organisms that make up the biological filter and consume ammonia also slow down in cooler water. Hand Stripping Furniture Directions for HAND Stripping. Bathrooms are a Homes True Underachievers Research shows Americans are slow to invest in major bathroom remodels, but new products can enhance an existing bath |
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