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How to Make an Air Conditioner Screen from Pallets

How to Make an Air Conditioner Screen from Pallets

August 3, 2016 Decor Adventures 3 Comments

Hi friends. It's Jessica from Decor Adventures and I'm here to show you an easy project that will improve the look of your yard.  If you are like me and are lucky enough to have central air conditioning in our home, but unlucky enough to have a large air conditioning unit taking … [Read more...]

Build It, Decor Adventures, DIY, Tutorial

DIY Sheet Metal Vase

DIY Sheet Metal Vase

July 6, 2016 Decor Adventures 2 Comments

Last month I shared an easy way to make faux flowers look real. It's a simple way to add life and color to your decor. Today we're going to make a vase for all of those flowers! You can make containers or vases using a multitude of items. We'll be using decorative sheet metal … [Read more...]

arts and craft, Decor Adventures, Decorating

Five Great Tips to Grout a Shower

5 Great Tips to Grout a Shower

March 2, 2016 Decor Adventures 5 Comments

At first, tiling a space in your home can seem overwhelming and confusing, but it doesn't have to be. Doing a tile project on your own can save you a lot of money and give you a lot of satisfaction.  Recently we renovated an entire bathroom in our basement that included tiling … [Read more...]

caulking, Decor Adventures, DIY, Tile

How to Clean a Humidifier

How to Clean a Humidifier

February 3, 2016 Decor Adventures

Winter is such a dry season, and the appropriate time to keep the air quality inside of your home healthy with moisture. This can be easily done with a humidifier. During the coldest days of winter it seems like our humidifier is constantly running. All that use can put a … [Read more...]

cleaning, Decor Adventures, Home & Auto Maintenance

How to Remove Spray Paint from Metal

How to Remove Spray Paint from Metal

January 6, 2016 Decor Adventures 6 Comments

Spray paint is a great product to use to makeover almost anything. It comes in many colors and finishes and is great for imperfectly shaped pieces that you can spray much easier than brush with paint. It's a DIYer's dream!But some day you might want to remove that spray paint … [Read more...]

Decor Adventures, Home Decor, painting, Painting & Antiquing Techniques

5 Steps for Beautiful Holiday Wreaths

5 Steps for Beautiful Holiday Wreaths

December 2, 2015 Decor Adventures 2 Comments

Hello friends, it's Jessica from Decor Adventures. December is the most wonderful month of the year and these early days are perfect for holiday decorating. I'm sure you are decking your halls and getting ready to have a festive season.One of my favorite ways to decorate for … [Read more...]

arts and craft, Decor Adventures, Decorating, Holiday decorating

How to Winterize Your Rain Barrel

How to Winterize Your Rain Barrel

November 4, 2015 Decor Adventures Leave a Comment

Hello friends. It's Jessica, from Decor Adventures with some easy tips to get your home ready for the cooler months ahead. I'll show you how to winterize your rain barrel, which goes perfectly with Brittany's recent guides on ways you can keep your home warm this winter and how … [Read more...]

Decor Adventures, Home & Auto Maintenance, Home Maintenance, Landscaping diy, how to, Maintenance

Turn a Chair into a Stool

Upcycled Stool from a Chair

October 7, 2015 Decor Adventures 3 Comments

I love this upcyled project from Jessica! Today's Rockstar is probably familiar to you because she performs as a monthly contributor on Pretty Handy Girl. Jessica is here with the tutorial to Upcycle a Stool from a Chair.When Jessica isn't performing here on Pretty Handy … [Read more...]

Decor Adventures, Furniture, spray paint

DIY Macrame Plant Hanger

DIY Macrame Plant Hanger

September 2, 2015 Decor Adventures 3 Comments

If you follow home decor trends (or just love to add something different or vintage to your home), then a textile and macrame project is a perfect project to try.  If you think they are a nod to the 70's, you are right but this macrame project is fresh and fun. And it will make a … [Read more...]

arts and craft, Crafts, Decor Adventures, Plants craft, diy, how to

Pros and Cons of 4 Types of Picture Hangers

Which Picture Hanger to Use?

August 21, 2015 Decor Adventures 1 Comment

Hello! It's Jessica, from Decor Adventures and I'm back this month with some very handy tips to help hang items up on the wall. Do you ever wonder which picture hanger to use? Did you know there are several ways you can hang things up? From curtains to art and mirrors … [Read more...]

art, decor, Decor Adventures, Hanging Blinds, Hanging curtains, hanging jars, Hanging plates, hanging shelves, Home & Auto Maintenance, Home Decor, Home Maintenance

How to Make an Ottoman Table

How to Make an Ottoman Table

July 1, 2015 Decor Adventures 6 Comments

Design inspiration can often come in the least-expected places. It can happen when you are in an airport or at the farmers market or just plain window shopping in your home town. Last year when I was at the Haven blog conference, I fell in love with this table I saw in the hotel … [Read more...]

Build It, circular saw, Decor Adventures, DIY

Scrap Wood Planter Box

Scrap Wood Planter Box

June 5, 2015 Decor Adventures 3 Comments

Hi, it's Jessica from Decor Adventures, back this month with an outdoor project that's perfect for summer. You know how your garage is filled with scrap pieces of wood from other projects you've done? Today you get to put those scraps to good use and make a planter box for plants … [Read more...]

Build It, Decor Adventures, DIY, Gardening, Plants

Make Your Own Light Fixture

Make Your Own Light Fixture

May 6, 2015 Decor Adventures 8 Comments

Hello, it's Jessica here from Decor Adventures. This month I have what came out to be one of my favorite projects to date. It's how to make your own light fixture using just wood trim and wax paper, and I promise it will look great in any room in your house.Everyone loves … [Read more...]

Build It, Decor Adventures, Electrical, Hot Glue, light fixture, nailgun

Hang Art Without a Frame

Hang Art Without a Frame

April 1, 2015 Decor Adventures 8 Comments

One way to change the look of a space is to hang up new art. With so many attractive options for your walls, it's easy to do. Posters, photos, wallpaper and other memorable art can look great, even without a frame. Having art framed professionally can get expensive. Even store … [Read more...]

Build It, Decor Adventures, DIY, Do It Yourself, drill, Home Decor, Hot Glue

Fool Proof Way to Update Furniture Like a Pro

Fool Proof Way to Update Furniture Like a Pro

March 11, 2015 Decor Adventures 3 Comments

Hello friends! It's Jessica from Decor Adventures, back this month with tips on The Fool Proof Way to Update Furniture Like a Pro! I have some tips to make your furniture finishes look like they were professionally done. Help you pick the best paint, primer and tools for the job. … [Read more...]

contact paper, Decor Adventures, decoupage, Furniture, painting, Painting & Antiquing Techniques

How ot Mount Antlers

How to Mount Antlers

February 4, 2015 Decor Adventures 6 Comments

Hello! It's Jessica from Decor Adventures.  One very popular home decor item that we are going to get pretty handy with this month is antlers. If you love rustic or outdoor style, this project is perfect for you. You'll see all kinds of animal antlers on walls or holding jewelry … [Read more...]

accessories, Crafts, Decor Adventures, Decorating, DIY, Do It Yourself, Home Decor, power tools

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