http://diydecorating.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by D.I.Y. Decorating Forum en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:36:05 GMT 2009-12-28T20:36:05Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977948945&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace   We personally have a lot of these shades in our own home, so this was surprising to me. Today, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Window Shade Safety Council (an industry trade . . . Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:56:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977948945&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace ☆ ƒåitĥ ☆ 2009-12-15T23:56:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977921275&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace   Thanks for all who followed the progress of my Kitchen Floor project. Part 3 was the final post that revealed the surprise results of a challenging adventure. Your wonderful comments helped . . . Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:15:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977921275&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace R B 2009-11-28T13:15:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977916805&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace How a house looks like inside and out is a very vital and crucial part of your house. Well aside from being sturdy and protective, a house should also be comfortable not only to live in but also to . . . Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:43:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977916805&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace Jameselle B. 2009-11-25T06:43:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977911443&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace   Thanks if you had time to follow Part 1 & 2 of my floors project. As the seasonal weather ended summer beach time, a foolish idea came to mind for an indoor project. Why not replace the . . . Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:01:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977911443&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace R B 2009-11-21T14:01:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977900717&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace Thanks if you started watching my floors project. Even before starting any work, the idea of replacing the kitchen floor, trips to the home centers had me wandering the tile and sheet vinyl . . . Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:16:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977900717&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace R B 2009-11-14T15:16:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977868165&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace Isn't home ownership wonderful? There is always something to test your ambition, creativity, skills, and of course, the budget. I've briefly mentioned my old "Castle", which is 135 years old. Nothing . . . Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:23:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977868165&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace R B 2009-10-24T14:23:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977879135&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace In my recent Castle post on the Spring/Summer house painting project, I closed by mentioning a floor project, which generated some interest. The crappy, dismal weather of Fall arrived early this year.  . . . Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:29:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977879135&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace R B 2009-10-31T16:29:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977886843&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace I went to open my blinds from closing them yesterday afternoon when the sun was in my MIL's eyes. When I went to open it OH MY GOODNESS!! I have so much dust on ther blinds.  I have no idea how to . . . Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:56:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977886843&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace Cathie M. 2009-11-05T17:56:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977861768&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace I have a bunch of nice pine cones that I want to turn into a craft of some sort. My neighbor girl comes over often and loves to do little crafts.  She is in Kindergarden.  Does anyone have ideas . . . Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:02:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977861768&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace Ana L. 2009-10-20T16:02:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977854851&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace I am on my last skein of yarn for the ripple pattern afghan.  I am thinking I want to put an edge on it.  I have been thinking and trying to figure out the best edging for this ripple pattern . . . Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:18:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977854851&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace Cathie M. 2009-10-15T15:18:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977853148&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace   I've been on this kick lately where I've been going through all my piles of magazines. I get a TON of them for free and honestly I get so many that I never have time to read them all. (Now that . . . Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:30:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977853148&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace ☆ ƒåitĥ ☆ 2009-10-14T15:30:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977844890&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace Five dollars could win you a beautiful piece of art. Stainless steel sculptures on color, Florida resident sculptor and painter, born in Cadiz, Spain 1972. Resident Artist of the City Of Casselberry, . . . Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:16:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977844890&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace Donna S. 2009-10-08T22:16:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977841339&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace I make sure I have this plant's leaves in the house all the time.  This is good stuff! If you want to read more about it, would you please go here and read.  Thanks and God bless you!   . . . Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:14:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977841339&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace Cathie M. 2009-10-06T19:14:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977837576&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace Take your oil simmering pots and either add water or maybe a little oil and then put in a dampened tea bag.  This could give you endless options of scents!!!  Try and try again.  Just keep . . . Sun, 04 Oct 2009 01:12:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977837576&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace Ana L. 2009-10-04T01:12:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977818115&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace The career of a professional home stager might seem really attractive. You don’t need to spend years at the university, you can become your own boss with free time management, the market potential . . . Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:12:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977818115&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace mister stager 2009-09-18T22:12:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977812843&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace I have tinting on the back windows of my car, and love the anonymity from the back seat. But tinted windows inside a home? Who knew. Turns out that Angie's List -- the members-only contractor's ranking . . . Wed, 16 Sep 2009 03:51:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977812843&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace Ms. Meacham: Money Maven 2009-09-16T03:51:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977813683&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace <address>I clean a couple's home once a month (sweeping, dusting, vacuming, cleaning bathroom and kitchen, mopping).  I charge 20 dollars and hour.  Tommorow I am going to be cleaning all . . . Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:08:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977813683&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace Ana L. 2009-09-15T19:08:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977812894&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace The upstairs bathroom was downright NASTY when we moved in here... here is a show off of the remodel with a few "BEFORE" pictures (wish I had more) and then, the video I made afterward... I just love . . . Tue, 15 Sep 2009 05:33:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977812894&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace Joy McCormick 2009-09-15T05:33:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977808044&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace We have been very busy for the past month!  We're adding a room to our house.  What began as a plan to build a screened porch has morphed into a year round sun room. Welcome to our home, but . . . Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:41:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977808044&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace Jan S. 2009-09-11T04:41:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977799927&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace You can occupy a lot of hours in your bedroom . Of course it should be serene and relaxing. Keep the bedroom to the end if you are need to save money. Space is something you need to think about carefully. . . . Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:29:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977799927&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace mister stager 2009-09-04T13:29:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977795568&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace The best covering to use on furniture has always been leather as it is durable and cozy. Caring for leather is crucial to avoid that trashy feel. Allocating time from day one caring for and nourishing . . . Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:38:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977795568&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace mister stager 2009-09-01T11:38:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977794892&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace Last week I finally completed “remodeling” the back hallway of our home.  I finally grew so tired of the 1970’s sponge paint that I couldn't take it anymore.  We . . . Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:00:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977794892&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace Joy McCormick 2009-08-31T21:00:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977794503&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace Looking for the current furniture design crazes? Industry publications and websites can never deliver the best. To find out about the current fads, visit design festivals: they are still the far best . . . Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:53:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977794503&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace mister stager 2009-08-31T15:53:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977788278&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace Are you changing home, starting out in a new home, moving to a new region or only staying temporarily? The majority of us have to alter the property we call home at one time or another in our lives. Relocating . . . Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:14:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977788278&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace mister stager 2009-08-26T08:14:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977767810&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace When I was married to my 2nd husband I had quite the collection of angels.  Some came from the dollar store, some pictures, so on.  Well at Christmas Eric went to a resale shop and bought me . . . Sun, 09 Aug 2009 01:24:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977767810&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. 2009-08-09T01:24:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977749932&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace If you had talked to me a few months ago, I would have said that fabric is the most important tool of the frugal crafter. Mea Culpa, I had so much to learn. That was before we moved in March from a house . . . Sat, 25 Jul 2009 01:36:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977749932&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace CyberGwen ! 2009-07-25T01:36:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977729699&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace While visiting a friend, I noticed this raised garden/greenhouse her husband made - isn't it something?       The white bucket on the right is for rainwater collection . . . Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:39:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977729699&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace Katrina Hall 2009-07-05T20:39:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977734772&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace Thought I'd share this one for those into reusing, or just looking for an interesting Sunday drive.... "It starts with a simple ad spotted on Craigslist - something along the lines of "Yard sale leftovers . . . Sat, 11 Jul 2009 17:24:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977734772&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace Ms. Meacham: Money Maven 2009-07-11T17:24:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977721854&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace I saw this advertised on television (and in Alena's recent freebie post) and wanted to post this offer specifically for my D.I.Y. Decorating Forum and the other home-improvement groups here . . . Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:46:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977721854&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace Ms. Meacham: Money Maven 2009-06-26T03:46:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977716006&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace Thought I'd pass this along to all of you D.I.Y. Decorators and frugal living fans! Here's one opportunity to not only boost the equity in your home but have the upgraded products paid for. In this contest, . . . Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:16:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977716006&grpId=3659174697245862&nav=Groupspace Ms. Meacham: Money Maven 2009-06-19T20:16:30Z