Posts tagged: rental
How-to: Plotting the Knotty Pine Demise
By ModHomeEcTeacher
I did it! A brain dump of everything necessary to complete this project in the most efficient and successful manner gave way to a tidy little To Do list. This morning I did my research on paint sprayer rental vs. paint sprayer purchase and the decision to purchase won. The promise of a $50.00 rebate on a $199.00 sprayer enticed me to buy instead of borrow. I may bemoan this decision, but I knew I would have to rent a sprayer for at least » READ MORE
Cheerful Kitchen Makeover with Fabric Covered Cabinets.
By Chrisjob
With just a few thumbtacks, some ScotchGuard spray, and a screwdriver, Veronique made her kitchen, like, a thousand times happier with this brilliant, whydidn'tIthinkofit project: fabric covered cabinet doors. Simply take down your doors for use as a pattern, adding one inch to all sides, and secure with thumbtacks, wrapping it like a gift. Spray, secure, smile. Via.
Movin' on up...to the North side
By ruajennieMy husband and I have decided that the town we live in doesn't offer much opportunity for us, so we're planning a move to Minneapolis in September (assuming at least one of us can find a job!). We were wondering if anyone in the area has suggestions on what part of the city to live in. We can spend up to about $850/month and would love to find something with character in a safe neighborhood (we had a break-in last fall and we--meaning I--are a bi » READ MORE
Turn your patio or balcony into a vegetable garden.
By DIY Maven
Rental Decorating suggests that having a container garden is actually easier to control than a traditional in-the-ground garden. Plants can be moved if they’re not getting the right sun. Drainage can be altered by putting more hole in containers, watering is more efficient and some common garden pests, like slugs, aren’t even an issue in such gardens. This is all good news for people who don’t have a yard! So, if you live in an apartment or con » READ MORE
5 Easy Ways To Make Your Bathroom Feel New.
By Chrisjob"Is it difficult to find enthusiasm about cleaning the bathroom? Are you living in a place that someone else rented or owned before you? If you said yes to both, try not to think about what may have happened in your bathroom before you moved in....Here are five inexpensive things you can do to make your bathroom truly feel like it is yours. Doing these will not make the room look new but it will make it feel much more new to you."
- Replace the to » READ MORE
How to make your own fabric wall appliques.
By DIY Maven
Check out Kayte’s absolutely fabulous homemade applique technique. Using fabric, liquid starch and a brayer, you too can make spectacular wall appliques that are easily removable. These are particularly good for apartment dwellers tired of staring at bare walls. Via Craftzine.
For Rent: Only $300K a Month
By DIY Maven
Recently, Business Week reported on how the really rich spend as much money for temporary rentals as regular folk spend for entire houses. The report suggests that the willingness of affluent leasers to fork over so much dough is do to the need of interim housing while their mansions are remodeled. Others, like Oprah Winfrey and Robert De Niro, who have been known to drop 40 grand a day for a slice of heaven on Nygard Cay (Bahamas), just want a q » READ MORE
Find More Kitchen Space!
By ChrisjobFood blog Chowhound asks users to submit their cleverest of ideas for utlizing small kitchen spaces in their SMALL KITCHEN DIY FIXES article. After going strong for two months, the information had become a little disorganized, but the tips are well worth plowing through.
Among the highlights:
Chowsmurf's 'smurf-sized' kitchen
and organization and purging tips for days.
How To: Turn your Awful Rental Kitchenette into a Functional Culinary Workspace (Part 2)
By Chrisjob
Part One of my experience/suggestions is documented here.
Herb Garden
My townhome faces north, which means I only have Northern and Southern exposures in my windows. The Midwest winters only allow for outdoor planting from May-August, so I had to find a new option to maintain a supply of fresh herbs.
The Aero-Garden is sweet, and it works, but is quite pricey. They sell special fluorescent fixtures for growing plants indoors, which a » READ MORE
How To: Turn your Awful Rental Kitchenette into a Functional Culinary Workspace (Part 1)
By ChrisjobI rent an late 70's townhome, and the kitchen hasn't been updated since. My evil, corporate landlord could care less about how depressing and uninspiring the space is, so my only decorating options are a few colorful tea towels. So, I decided I could at least up the functionality of my kitchen, and I actually look forward to using the space. Here's my tips: (Disclaimer, I come from a totally culinarily-illiterate family, so these have been mind-b » READ MORE
Switched On: Renter's Switch plates
By beccajoOk so you're renting your apartment and can't paint, wallpaper, or make any major changes.
Why not have a bit of fun with your switchplates and outlet covers?
TOOLS NEEDED:
- Scissors
- Magazines, calendars, maps, post cards, or newspapers with interesting images
- Tape (double sided or regular, it don't matter!)
- Pin or needle
- Screwdriver (the metal kind. Not the kind made with Orange Juice)
- OPTIONAL: Permanent marker or nail polish, PVA glue or waterproof » READ MORE
