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How to Fix the 5 Most Common Problems with your Toilet

DIY Toilet Repair

Your toilet is perhaps the most important thing in your bathroom, or maybe in the entire house, yet it’s something that, for many, is taken for granted and only used when needed, but what happens when it goes wrong and doesn’t work? It is perhaps only then we realize what an essential part of our house this humble porcelain [...]

DIY Guide to Painting Your Own Furniture

Do you have some old pieces of furniture that look like they need throwing out? Do you maybe have some perfectly good pieces of furniture, such as old chairs or wall units, that are good quality, but they just don’t fit in with your current style of décor, or they just look “old fashioned” now, [...]

Decorating for a Romantic Valentine’s Day Night at Home

If you’re spending Valentine’s Day at home with your significant other, take a little time to add some romantic touches to the environment. You’ll be surprised how easy it can be to add sensual elegance to any room of your home with a few simple additions. Candles One of the easiest and most effective decorating [...]

Valentine’s Day Decorating Ideas with Candles

Ideas for Decorating for Valentine’s Day using candles and candle holders

Valentine’s Day Decorations to Make

Valentine’s Day is a special holiday when people express how they feel about one another. Not just for lovers, Valentine’s Day can be enjoyed by all. Get into the spirit of things by making some fun Valentine’s Day decorations. Here are some ideas: Romantic Floral Centerpiece Valentine Theme Place Mats Candy Wreath Romantic Heart Shaped [...]

Romantic Floral Centerpiece – Valentine’s Day Decorations to Make

Supplies Needed: Medium sized terracotta pot Craft paints in red, pink and white Clear varnish in matte or satin Faux greenery and silk flowers in shades of red and pink Floral foam Directions: Paint the terracotta pot with two coats of white paint. Once dry, add hearts of various sizes using a small detailing brush [...]

Valentine’s Day Table Setting Ideas

Romantic place settings for your Valentine’s Day dinner table with roses, petals, red napkins, heart-shaped plates and more.

Valentine Theme Place Mats – Valentine’s Day Decorations to Make

Supplies Needed: Construction Paper in shades of pink and red Glue stick Safety scissors Laminating supplies Directions: Kids will love making Valentine’s Day placemats for the family table. First, choose a sheet of pink construction paper to use as the base. Next, cut hearts of varying sizes out of a red piece of paper. Use [...]

Romantic Heart Shaped Candle – Valentine’s Day Decorations to Make

Supplies Needed: Melt and pour paraffin wax Candle coloring (pink) Candle fragrance oil Candle wick Heart shaped candle mold Directions: Melt the paraffin wax in a double boiler over low heat until liquid. Gently stir in a few drops of candle dye at a time until color intensity is reached. Then, add a few drops [...]

Candy Wreath – Valentine’s Day Decorations to Make

Supplies Needed: Red-Hot hard cinnamon candies Candy hearts in varying colors Hot glue gun Plain twig wreath Red or pink bow Directions: It’s easy to make this colorful and festive wreath. Simply dab hot glue on the back of each piece of candy and place on wreath. Make sure every part of wreath is covered. [...]