Sunday, September 5th, 2010

used the wrong kind of finish, now what?

i used a polycrylic protective finish on a wooden patio table. then i noticed it says “for interior use only”.
do i need to sand it down and start over or can i just cover it with an outdoor finish coat?

Have Fun is right.
You can use just about any [...]

What type of house project should I do for my family?

Every summer, my brother and I have to do a house project such as landscape work in the backyard, or setting up an outdoor eating area. This year I’m not sure what I should do.
I am looking for ideas that I (a 13 year [...]

Keep a spare air mattress at home
Spare air mattresses can be really useful at times when we have guests staying over for a night. They can be quickly deployed in the living room or study room. When not used, they can be deflated and stored away in the cupboard. This is useful especially in smaller [...]

please help me with tablecloth size!?

I am getting married in July and I have to cover 14 picnic tables at my outdoor beach reception. The tables are 6 foot by 3 foot. Would a banquet roll measuring 100ft by 40ft be sufficient? I am so over looking for tablecloths!! Thanks for any help you can [...]

How to re-cover the shade over my outdoor swing?

During a storm, the shade cover of my outdoor 3 seater swing came undone. It was sewed in with machine. The shadecloth material is not damaged so I will be reusing it. How do I go about glueing it together, what sort of glue [...]