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Photo: Thinkstock Is your kitchen begging for an update? Does that green and purple tile make you cringe on every trip to the fridge? If so, now might be the time to explore the latest trends in kitchen remodeling. According to the National Association of the Remodeling Industry's website, planning out exactly what you want out of your kitchen remodel will help you set realistic budgets.
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Good news: Kathleen Donohue, an award-winning designer with Neil Kelly Designs, says that refacing cabinets - not replacing - is in. [Get help with your cabinet refacing project. Trend #2: Stone and Solid Countertops. Glass Christmas Trees - Alderberry Hill. Happy Weekend Everyone! Christmas crafting is in full swing for everyone by now and I am enjoying the crafting season as well.
I love the color turquoise and am trying to work it into my Christmas decor. Here is my latest turquoise creation. Glass Christmas Trees And here is how I put them together. What you will need for the project: Styrofoam cones or stack trees.Craft paintBrushGlue gunGlue sticksGlass bowl fillers (the ones that are flat on the bottom).
The process is so simple. Paint the styrofoam, let dryGlue on the glass I glued the glass on using a brick laying technique. But just go with it, it will turn out fine. Imagine, Improvise & Invent Sarah. How to Make Your Christmas Lights Flash to Music: 11 steps. Edit Article Edited by Horses4Ever, Andy Zhang, KnowItSome, Sysadmn and 66 others You've probably seen videos of Christmas lights that are synchronized to music. The single from the most-watched YouTube video of all time — PSY's "Gangnam Style" — has even made it into a Christmas lights extravaganza. (See video below.) If you want your own lights to blink to the tune of your favorite song, then you have to make a plan and get the equipment that will help you impress your friends and create a dazzling display.
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Ingredients: Cold coffee Olive Oil Palm Oil Coconut Oil Ground coffee (not instant) Almond or Castor oil Lye* (see notes) Equipment: Crockpot (I use a crockpot from a garage sale that is just for soap making) Stainless steel spoon (not aluminum!) Glass jar for mixing lye Wooden skewer for mixing lye Postal or kitchen scale that weighs in 1/10th of ounce increments Phenoolphthalein or litmus strips (in the pool supply aisle) Soap Mold (I use a pringles can!) Stick blender (helpful but not necessary) Weigh 12 oz. of cold coffee into a glass jar. Weigh 18 oz. of olive oil, 8 oz. of coconut oil and 6 ounces of palm oil into your crockpot. Turn the crockpot on high to melt the oils. Making Hot Process Soap in a Crock Pot. Thank you for visiting Little House in the Suburbs. Please subscribe and you'll get great simple living tips and how-to articles delivered to your inbox, for free! I made famous soap today. Well, my soap isn’t famous, but the recipe is.
Sort of. In a soapy kind of way. It is a Hot Process Crock Pot, Oatmeal & Honey Castile soap recipe, known interchangeably as Kaleb’s Oatmeal & Honey Castile or Bunny’s Castile. Soapers (people who make homemade soap) will understand what I just wrote, but for those normal folks out there who still haven’t nodded off, allow me to translate into English: In (extreme) brief, there are two basic ways to make soap at home–cold process and hot process: Cold Process: Combine oil(s) with a solution of water and sodium hydroxide (lye). Hot Process: Combine oil(s) with a solution of water and sodium hydroxide (lye) and cook. One method of hot process is the Crock Pot Method. Why one method over another? Finally, Castile soap is olive oil soap. Gloves and Goggles! Crock Pot Hot Process Soap – LOTS of pics! I'm so excited to share this with you!
I knew people made their own soap long ago and there were some people crazy enough to still do it, but i never considered it a reasonable thing to do... UNTIL I read that it could be done in a Crock Pot...fix it and forget it right? First thing you have to do if you want to make soap is find a recipe, in this instance, a hot process recipe. There are a TON of them online, but make sure you run them all through a lye calculator. I started out with a recipe of 80% Olive Oil and 20% Coconut Oil, plugged everything into my lye calculator and it gave me all of my exact measurements. 1. 3. 5. 6. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
101 New Uses for Everyday Things. Think twice before you toss that spilled salt over your shoulder―the flavor enhancer is incredibly useful. “Salt has an affinity to water and can draw moisture out of many foods,” says Wolke. “Grains of table salt are also very hard, which is why they act as a handy abrasive.” Use Salt to: 1. Make eggs or cream whip up faster and higher. AF-321 NewAir Portable Swamp Cooler With Remote Control - FREE GROUND SHIPPING! Portable swamp coolers, like the NewAir AF-321 are cost effective, easy to install and easy to maintain ways to cool down specific areas of your home. They are best used in hot, arid climates and utilize the simple process of evaporation to cool the air. This particular swamp cooler can be shipped to you for free. Here are the other reasons why you should purchase this air cooler now: Best Evaporative Cooler ValueThe NewAir AF-321 packs a lot of features and outstanding performance at an even better price, making it our top evaporative cooler value.
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DIY Chalkboard Menu Board Planner Tutorial. One of the most common phrases in our home is, "What's for dinner?! " I thought this menu board might solve that problem mighty quick and add a little somethin' to my kitchen! Here is how to make your own: I bought this frame at a thrift store for a few dollars. Isn't she lovely?! It measures about 1' x 3'. Step 1: Remove hanging hardware from the back and paint your frame.
I used a generic brand yellow spray paint that was closest to the color I was wanting. Step 2: Take the glass out of your frame and paint with chalkboard paint. I used Krylon Chalkboard paint in black and did three coats on each side of the glass. Step 3: Antique frame. I spread some black acrylic paint on my frame, a few inches at a time, with a foam brush. After just a few seconds, I rubbed off most of the black acrylic paint with a clean rag. Step 4: Cut out a piece of cardboard or foam backing to fit your frame. Step 5: Reattach hanging hardware. Step 6: Apply vinyl. Step 7: Prime your chalkboard. You're done! How to Install Cork Parquet Tile. Suncast 129-Gallon Deck Box. Rated 3.8 out of 5★ by 164reviewers. Rated 4 out of 5★ by rags2 Make sure the pieces are aligned correctly before snapping them together. the pieces A,B,C,D will snap together even if you they are wronglt aligned.
Look for the center tab that fits into a slot.I got it wrong, and then had to keep it in the sun for a while, before prying them apart. Overall pretty good, and sturdy. 07/18/2011 Rated 4 out of 5★ by massiveruss i got this for my mother for her bday and she loves it. she couldnt wait to get it put together now she cant decide where to put it lol 02/27/2012 Rated 4 out of 5★ by papo826 Deck box As large as we wanted.
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Available in four sizes, these cutting boards are made from vertical-grain bamboo, which makes them not only beautiful, but also extremely durable. Care: Clean in hot soapy water and wipe dry. Size/price: Small: $12.00Medium: $20.00Large: $28.00X-Large: $38.00 availability: price: Letterpress Apple Art Print. Design: Eva Jorgensen manufacture: Letterpress printed by hand in Heber City, Utah materials: 100% cotton paper, printed with soy inks dimensions: 11" x 14" about: Just in time for apple season, we were delighted to find this beautiful French-style apple print. Featuring a hand-rendered image and lettering by Eva Jorgensen, this poster is printed by hand on a vintage letterpress.
The print's standard 11" x 14" size is easy to frame. Availability: This item is currently in stock. price: Bulk Compostable Plates, Bowls & Trays. Manufacture: Made in China or Thailand materials: 100% sugar cane fiber (bagasse), a byproduct of the sugar refining process. (Supplies of this material are virtually unlimited worldwide. Dimensions: 12 oz. About: These disposable (and biodegradable, and compostable) dinnerware pieces are designed for elegant entertaining, indoors or out. They're attractive, unbleached, FDA-approved food-safe, and they're much sturdier than standard paper plates. Not only are they made from renewable resources (see above), they're microwavable, freezer safe, oil resistant, and capable of handling hot or cold foods and beverages.
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