By Macdonald
After doing all the hard work of removing wallpaper, painting the room will seem like the easy part of the job. As long as the walls are prepared properly, painting after removing wallpaper is a breeze. Count on painting the ceiling as well - this is almost always necessary after removing wallpaper. Here's some professional tips for your new paint job. Wash the walls with a mixture of 1 part ...
By Robin Hewitt
If you live in an older home, you've already found that plaster walls need different treatment than sheetrock does. One alternative is wallpaper, and it's an effective covering that will last for years. The key to installing wallpaper over plaster walls is proper preparation of the walls before you start to hang the paper. Remove any paneling or old wallpaper that has been applied to the ...
By Cindy Ausbrooks
Making paper lanterns is a fun activity for children and adults. Traditionally, these lanterns are used to celebrate the Chinese New Year. However, they can be used as a craft activity to celebrate any holiday and children will enjoy seeing their work displayed. Paper lanterns can be made in colors that are perfect for any occasion. Measure 1 inch up from the short end of the construction paper...
By Denise Schoonhoven
Removing a wallpaper border is often the first step in redecorating a bedroom or family room. Some borders are very simple to just peel off. Most borders have been in place for a long time and are well stuck on the wall. The goal is to remove the border without damaging the wall. This can be accomplished with standard household tools and a few hours' worth of effort. Place a plastic drop...
By Hilary Cable
Shopping for most things online is simple--point, click, buy. What makes wallpaper shopping online a little more challenging is the planning you'll need to do in advance. Knowing how much paper you need before you go online and having an idea of the features you want in the paper, such as whether you apply the paste or the manufacturer does, can make it simpler and faster when you order....