How to mount a wooden ceiling

In order to give a room a warm and cozy atmosphere or to camouflage electrical, ventilation, air conditioning or fire , you can cover the walls or even the ceiling with wood. This finish can be achieved with the paneling. You can mount a wooden ceiling also personally following the suggestions of a guide and arming of patience and good will . Let's see how.

With countertops wood you get several advantages: in addition to hiding the various plants, they also represent a solution for the therm-acoustic effect due to the air chamber that is created between the ceiling and wood.The against attic  usually, the one adopted in the regeneration or restoration, but today is also used to decorate their homes in an original way. The work of installation, present difficulties especially for the position taken during application. A most affected will be the arms and neck.

Before you begin to assemble the wood, you will need to leave it in the environment where it will be installed, as being a living material needs to adapt to the climatic conditions of the place. The rest time should be around in two weeks, in the meantime, to prevent the beads from stretching is preferable to keep them linked together in small packages. Before you start the application of the beads, you will need to pass a coat of clear varnish also taking care to impregnate the groove.

At this point you will begin to prepare a solid and adequate supporting framework Bring, therefore, anchors and expansion of a good drill Attach to the ceiling rafters in a series of square section that have the side of 2 cm, the distance between them which will vary according to the thickness of the beads, bearing in mind that the more they are thin, the lower must be the interval between supporting battens   When we're going to lay the coating, its direction is perpendicular to that of the support laths.  

The beads will then have to be cut to size, however, by subtracting an inch from the width of the area for possible adjustments in the course of the work. In fact, if there should be any irregularities between the wall and ceiling, this is you can fill with decorative moldings. Hook, also, each bead to the next through the contoured interlocking portion. They are then fastened to the rafters with special nails that will be invisible. To complete the work, fill and sand any imperfections rehearsing for a bit 'of paint.

How to cut plasterboard

The plasterboard is one of those materials which plays a great success in the field of building, due to its versatility of use . Application techniques and cutting, as well as mounting and finishing , are very simple, they are also approved for the material acoustic insulation capacity and costs quite content, for these reasons its use is widespread for a very long time. Sometimes the panels can be applied as they are, while at other times will need to be cut, this operation is very simple: let's see how to cut the drywall.

In the construction field the plasterboard is used very frequently for counter tops achieve aesthetic and useful for isolating and ambassadress premises, in which the height allows excessive dispersion of heat.Moreover, the drilling of the plasterboard allows the use of different lighting systems by inserting, after drilling of the material, of spotlights chronic or micro fiber optic lights, both lighting systems are very decorative. To apply the micro fiber optic lights will practice for the holes using a common tip for the drill, and to make circular cuts needed to put the spotlights we use the hole saws. The hole saws are circular in shape and have different sizes, will be applied to a drill and drywall after scoring on the exact spot where we enter the spotlight, we will practice the hole without making any pressure will be ready in an instant.

The plasterboard is also used to coat the entire walls and insert inside them sound absorbing and heat insulating materials, in this case also may be necessary to take care with the measures and during assembly proceed to the cutting of some panels . In this case, the instrument must be a simple cutter or cutter of those measuring a bit 'bigger, that have a blade about two cm and a sturdy handle that will allow us to apply gentle pressure without the instrument breaks. After marking with a pencil, taking advantage of a meter or one ruler, the exact line of where we need to make the cut, we're going to affect the Sheetrock with the cutter. Now it will be sufficient to perform a slight pressure forcing the cut and the drywall will open in two in the exact spot where we recorded.

The ease of use of the material and the numerous uses for which it is intended (walls, ceilings, partitions, bookcases, wall niches and decorative elements), make this material a real mat in the construction field. 

How to create a cabinet door phone

Today, think about buying a console to position the phone just like when they had a dedicated place in the house, it looks very retro '. Many families in fact, in addition to not employ the most classic bedside raised to fix the land line phone , often do not possess even the home phone line . Obviously if you still have the tradition of placing the home phone in a specific corner of the house , you can buy the most suitable bedside and that best matches your decor. So here's how to make a cabinet door phone for your home.

The modern times lead us to choose between various objects of design more or less original to match the furnishings of our home . We can simply stroll among the shops scattered at the shopping centers and choose the cabinet door phone that best matched our needs or, we may also choose to bring us into a classic material DIY store to buy the necessary and create tailor-made, to our taste and, above all, especially with our own hands. The first thing to consider is the type of style that we have adopted for our home.

Not necessarily, we must adhere to the realization of a real cabinet. We could, for example, if we have a decor quite modern and design, procure a wooden shelf simple, colorful, or even a sheet of colored and transparent Plexiglas and hang it at a certain height from the ground (about a meter and a half). Obviously must be located in the immediate vicinity of the phone jack. It is a very simple but very effective, but only if you have chosen a material and a design worthy of note.

If you're traditionalists and prefer to make a traditional cabinet or narrow and wide on which you can place only on the phone, then you may oversee the construction of a pedestal simply obtaining transportation two circles and a wooden stick, always made ​​of wood, height about and ten meters and has a diameter of eight / ten centimeters   Apply with screws on the larger circle (about 35 inches in diameter) at the base and the smallest (about a foot) on the high side On it you can place the phone Obviously, the larger the surface of the base, the greater the stability A further alternative is to adapt an old bedside table that you want to renew your taste.  

How to replace the air filter of a fume hood

Very often cook without realizing that the accessories we use to prepare the dishes , sometimes they need to be replaced. In this guide I will reflect on the kitchen hood , especially on the replacement of the filter .

First you need to absolutely know that when the filter hood will be soaked with fat, which inevitably created when cooking, it loses its effectiveness and increases the risk of fire hazards . Also you must know that in principle, the disposable filter should be replaced every 6 months.

The steps to do in order to replace the filter to the hood are few and simple. First of all, the first thing you need to do is to remove the grid, which is normally attached or screwed. After doing this you simply remove the old filter embarrassing and replace it.

Usually to do this you must first lift the fasteners of metal then you just have to clean the grill using a sponge and soapy water . I recommend let it dry well outdoors then you will need to place the new filter in the grid , and reassemble it. 

How to treat houseplants

Re potting, watering schedule, the reduction of fertilization , are the main care to ensure the plants at home . In August, you can run the potting only if the operation has not been done for more than a year. Most houseplants , can not live with the same soil for a period of time longer than the 12 - 15 months.

On occasion, replace the old container, choosing one with a larger diameter of at least 2 cm. Use only new soil. In the summer, fertilize only once a month, both the plants green and flowering plants. Use a liquid fertilizer specifically, diluted in water of watering , when the soil is already wet, to avoid burning the roots.

For watering, manually check the status of soil moisture .Some plants, require mist of water on the leaves, even twice a week. Use water left to stand for 2-3 hours, so that the limestone is at the bottom of the vaporizer. Do this: to facilitate the absorption of water and nutrients untangle the roots with your hands, after removing the pot from the plant .

This will allow a good oxygenation to the whole root system and is also free from the roots of the old potting soil   on the bottom of the pot Place a layer of expanded clay high 4 cm, add fresh potting soil , enter the plant with the roots spread Put another fresh potting soil around the stem. 

press gently with the hands , so that the plant remains well erected and to eliminate possible air bubbles between the roots, otherwise it could cause stagnate water. Cut off the foliage yellowed, worn and dry. Always use a pair of scissors to prevent fraying and not to cause injury to the stem or branches, cutting at the base of each petiole.

How to avoid electrical accidents

Inside the closed environments and in particular in the home, a type of injury that can happen is caused by electricity. It allows us to have lighting and technology services directly and easily into our house, but if it is managed in the best can cause serious damage. Let's see how you can avoid electrical accidents .

The power must be treated with extreme delicacy in the moment in which they are implants made. It may give an electric shock to persons or may cause a fire in a heartbeat if not handled as it should be according to the appropriate rules. The first thing to do to prevent short circuits occur, is to ensure that all electrical systems are required by law. This means calling the professionals to make sure everything is prepared according to current safety standards and, if not, to initiate the necessary action to ensure the proper security to themselves, their families and their homes .

The installation of circuit breakers are really important to avoid disastrous consequences in the event of electrical malfunctions . The plugs, wires, and the system itself must be in good condition. To make sure of this, it has to be scrutinized by type yearly by an electrician or a company serious. In this control must be also included heating systems , including the boiler, which use electrical connections .

Wiring deteriorated or filaments discovered must be replaced promptly They should never be deprived of current frameworks lid scattered in the house. It is very important to ensure that they are installed in high areas to avoid that someone can tamper outlets should never be overloaded with other appliances connected to them The expenditure electric must be proportionally distributed among the various outlets in your home.  

When cleaning appliances, you must take care to disconnect them from the electrical outlet. They should be placed at a safe distance from water taps. If it should happen that someone next to us take a shock and remains dazzled, you must act quickly, interrupting the current or take a table or a dry wooden stick to move it away from the electrical source. In these cases, you must make sure that nearby there is no material that can propagate electricity.

How to choose the paints and varnishes

There is a world of colors that we are offered to beautify home and make it exactly the way we dreamed of, or to freshen up a room and "rejuvenate" or just to create special effects on a wall.There are many types of varnishes and paints available on the market: some, like tempera , are best suited for service areas; others, such as water-based paints , are indicated for the interior. It is important to know about them in order to choose the paints and varnishes.

The tempera products are quite cheap and not very resistant to moisture that, with time, they tend to "chalk". They are therefore often used for the service areas, such as the garage or basement. They have a special weave that makes them soft and warm and some architects prefer them even in the most elegant always having the foresight to avoid its use in environments moist.

The paints are distinguished and classified according to laboratory tests that detect the was ability and are divided into: - breathable, suitable for environments that can occasionally develop condensation because they leave the wall to breathe and prevent the formation of mold. They are used for bathrooms, kitchens, ceilings and environments that do not require a particularly high-quality finish - washable, make the opaque walls and smooth and can be cleaned with a clean cloth slightly moistened. They are suitable for all environments except those excessively humid;

The ecological colors are those which generally contain only natural substances. The egg is used as a binder, while the pigments are made ​​from colored earth: the blue algae, yellows than flour. The temperate a vegetable glue, which is not moldy, they are economic as well as ecological and very easy to use, however, are not water resistant and suitable only in dry environments. In areas subject to moisture or strong temperature we recommend the use of lime-based natural that you can apply, however, only on walls of similar composition. The ecological paints have the advantage of being able to live in environments immediately after their application, as they have no smell or produce toxic fumes.

How to decorate a chest of drawers with wallpaper

Very often, especially in recent years partly because of the economic crisis, more and more people are returning to a real passion for the art of DIY. It seeks in fact the discount, savings, and labor of a professional can sometimes be very expensive and in some cases maybe even a little 'superfluous. In fact many are the people who use the art of DIY jobs ranging for example from the renovation of the house or a part of it, to the painting of the walls up to the realization of the real works of art in wood. For the art of DIY in fact, are used more and more often produced in low-cost and primarily recycled or environmentally friendly , which can certainly be good for our planet. However, it is important also the decoration of our works done with this wonderful art that is DIY. In fact, this guide we will see how to decorate a chest of drawers with wallpaper .

Many are the ways in which we can decorate a chest of drawers with wallpaper . The important thing is perhaps carry out all the steps with the utmost care and attention in order to have a truly extraordinary result in the smallest details. First we have to choose a good wallpaper: the latter is found in shops inDIY longer receive or maybe to order by our trusted hardware, or even online in Internet commerce stores well supplied. We could maybe take it according to your taste with the decorations, colorful or even a single beautiful color. Then we can serve a brush of medium size, a small spatula and finally the glue water. All this material is readily available even in large chain DIY stores.

To decorate a dresser using the wallpaper we must first cut the wallpaper to the desired size. To dissolve the glue water just put a little 'glue powder in a small bowl and add a little drop of water softening. In fact the glue must be smooth and homogeneous so it is easily applicable on wallpaper. Once ready, we can spread the glue evenly on the back of wallpaper then we're going to stick. A caution would be to spread very well, especially at the corners, so that the paper has a good grip. Following must carefully on the parts that we want to fill our drawers, perhaps before fixing it in the drawers in part internal and subsequently in the outer part of the furniture. A caution would be to immediately after you apply it to the chest of drawers, to smooth it out, wipe it gently with a spatula on the surface. In this way in fact will prevent the formation of the real air bubbles under the paper and the paper can also adhere well to our drawer with the utmost care.

Surely the art of DIY is something for a lot of really fascinating and extraordinary Could we maybe get help in the decoration of our chest of drawers with wallpaper from a friend or an acquaintance who has a strong passion for the art of DIY You. In this way it is also possible to pass a wonderful afternoon together But what is really certain is that decorating a chest of drawers with wallpaper can give to those who like it,great satisfaction and excitement .  

How to make a coffee table with wood and iron legs

Making a coffee table with wood and iron legs , is certainly not simple, strongly discourage the lazy to undertake this project, since it is a tiring job that requires time and patience , especially if this is the first time that you are confronted with materials so complex. In this tutorial I will explain how to design and make a coffee table, if you do not have the clear idea I recommend you ask for more information to a professional wood .

Start with a good design is useful, if not essential! Give a sketch of your idea on paper, remembering to calculate the measures, materials and areas to be included screws etc.. Once completed you need to get the right material, at home improvement stores you will find everything you need for sure. In this case, I will propose a practical example: I did cut a strip of wood of beech extent that I need. With a jigsaw I carved the shape of a circle, then with a milling machine I smoothed the entire surface of the circle. If you want to get a more refined, you can use strips of wood of different colors, different sizes and cut them into pieces fit like a puzzle. The use of a good glue and milling will be critical to the success of the plan.

Building of the iron legs is not an easy job if you do not have the proper tools, in this case I recommend you bring your project to a locksmith, but if you have a lab and you are able to weld the tubes in iron, 're done. In this case, I thought of the support that will consist of four pipes welded together, resulting in the first leg of the table .Remember to attach everything to the wooden top with screws.

Leave the wood rough plan is not a good idea , especially if it is to be placed inside a house using a sander clean the floor from shards then past a wax with a brush evenly, and lift up excess product with a cotton cloth Perform this procedure when the plan is already bolted to the steel structure, the underside will have to be sanded and then screwed together, the wax can be passed subsequently During this step, cover the work table with a cloth plastic, as you may spot. 

How to Build a Mobile TV

Have you bought a new TV and do not know how to place it in your apartment? A good solution for lovers of DIY is just to build their own Mobile TV.Obviously this idea to be realized, requires a good deal of manual dexterity . Let's see some ideas to build your own custom TV cabinet.

First we have to choose the type of wood to buy, adjusting to the style and color of your furniture at home. If you have dark walnut furniture you certainly can not expect to take the light ash wood, otherwise the visual effect would very tacky and not very pleasing to the eye. Secondly, it is very important to choose if the furniture must rest on the ground, or, alternatively, attach it to the wall with suitable locks which must be purchased separately in hardware.Will be suitable, in this function, the stop 10/12 and the hanger bars shelf book. If you want to opt for the easy way out, there are wooden panels already specially treated with paints or veneers, suitable to be cut and assembled.

Otherwise, if you buy your tables from the carpenter, or a DIY center.  you must first cartilage carefully with sandpaper 180 (grain), so as to make them smooth and polished. Then you will have to spend some sealer with a brush and cartilage still with sandpaper 220/260. Finally, paint them with gloss for the coating (finish).Before you perform these operations, it is good to cut the boards according to the pattern you have in mind, for this purpose made ​​a small project, availing of paper, pencil and ruler, measure the size of your TV well and the point where both ( and mobile TV), will be placed.

Once all the pieces of wood are cut to size and treated with paints, are ready to be assembled, you just need to bring their own nails, screws , brackets, PVA glue and everything you need useful assembly. If you opt for the screws, remember to equip with a drill and drill the holes slightly smaller than the self-tapping screw that you are going to enter. Riga and pencil are a must to take the measures necessary to know where to nail the various parts.

The wood will be advised to adopt a multi-layered or lamellar, superior quality compared to the standard chipboard and widely more aesthetic than the latter that everything is heavier than the other two types of wood to choose from the shape and implement, can be a simple cube, a "T" with two support beams, or even a fanciful form to your taste . The cabinet can enter more than one floor in order to create the spaces in which profits stay the VCR and decoder, as well as any DVD The choice of style and color, will be adapted to this furniture , the size will be variable and proportionate to the environment and the TV will be placed.  

How to protect the corners of the walls

When you restructure a home and especially the walls making them smooth and squared, it should protect the parts most prone to stains that can be caused by accidental kicks or children playing. However, it is of fundamental importance to protect the corners of the walls as delicate and subject to crumble, losing the linearity that distinguishes them. In this guide, we try to find out what are the best systems to safeguard the corners of the walls .

The most common system is to use the classic "edge guard" or the rods of plastic or aluminum which serve to frame the corners of walls or the pane of a window or balcony compartment. If you want to opt for this solution, we can do it in a better way also to maintain the environment elegant home. In fact it is possible to buy the angular wood salable to rods of about 3 meters each, which can be easily cut to size of the edge to be covered. This is done with a hacksaw as it is soft wood covered with a patina colored with different shades of wood and grain.

If the wall edges is particularly prone to frequent passages of persons or things, you should instead use the angle iron that after being installed must be finished with anti-rust and paint. If we intend to treat an angle in a better way, then it should instead use the classic rod at an angle, of the sheets of plywood plain natural or already pre-finished so as to create a box that extends from both the sides of the angle to about 20 centimeters each. In this case, the angle is kept alive by the two offset and overlapping sides that extend towards the wide part of the wall , is realized an exhibition of wood which acts as a crank. This system is especially if it is applied in the corners of windows and balconies in that it has a particular effect from the point of view of the furniture and pleasing to the eye.

In home can however happen that one or more corners instead of being continuous are positioned in depth to the two walls, so if we are to protect the angular insert of wood or aluminum with the concave side turned toward us However many people prefer to protect this kind of angle with the cord of cloth starting from the floor reaches the attic in the direction of the chandelier. In this way, it is also to indirectly create a frame composed of many segments, which can then be finished with shades of different colors or even with wooden beads to create a mansard roof type.  

How to paint the headboard of a bed

The DIY offers us an infinite number of ideas in the furniture sector, first of all the possibility of decorating furniture of simple construction , such as the headboard of a bed , or in the alternative existing furniture , but in its raw state or maybe damaged the time and in need of a complete makeover .Small dressers, nightstands, cabinets of all kinds and even the headboards of the beds can be completely refurbished giving them new life and image. A simple wooden headboard, can be equipped with padding or equipped with the big pillows , velvet, heavy brushed cotton cloth or simply colors can completely change the headboard of a bed. Let's see how to paint the headboard of a bed. 

In relation to where they should be positioned at the headboard (the kids room bedroom bed bed), we will choose the subject to be painted: you do not know paint? Do not worry! You can take advantage of newspaper clippings or gift wrap and make a beautiful decoupage , but even if this is right for you is no other alternative is very decorative and very simple: that of the stickers. You will need to prepare in any case the bottom of the headboard, using materials that will list and then adorn it with some stickers. It is a very simple solution and suitable for children's rooms and the boys.

For the preparation of the wooden headboard we're going to proceed with paint remover for furniture and sanding, removing any layer of existing paint. We will cover the entire surface with the sealer for wood and let it dry. Sand again with sandpaper and then average the end, and we dye the favorite color. Now you can proceed to paint your headboard, taking a freehand or using the templates specific to the ones used for the stencil . Use acrylic paints found in DIY centers or art shops and started with simple designs. You can opt for floral and light backgrounds (white, teal, beige, pale pink, etc..), Making your headboard style Shabby Chic , or alternatively in the case of children's bedrooms use the cartoon characters or simple shapes.

Figures suitable for the headboard of a room can be for example the beautiful daisies, the red mushrooms or butterflies, subject easy to implement which may be obtained either by drawing freehand or using masks for the stencil Finally, you can proceed with scraps of wrapping paper or paper that is designed for decoupage and decorate, so your headboard  Also in this case the choice of the subject may vary, whatever you avail yourself of adhesive vinyl , and paste the design on stained wood, then once dried it off, you proceed to the normal finish that is realized in the decoupage Whatever the method used, you'll eventually created a unique headboard, personal and decorative, that will furnish with taste the environment for which was created.  

How to decorate a cabinet

Often remain at home to look bored with our decor , thinking that it is no longer as good as when you brought him into the house and you would like to change. Before thinking about buying you might want to consider the idea to modernize and customize your own antique furniture. Decorate a vanity and make it suitable for new trends is not an impossible task! All you need is an idea and concretize using the right tools !

If you like the style aged, making it appear your cabinet as if it were old, then you can use the crackle . If you do not know this technique, do not worry, it is very simple to learn. It consists of the reaction between two different products that passed the same area form of small cracks, giving an aged appearance to your decor . The effect will be that you see in old paintings painted painting in oil or old pottery. All this is achieved by the time of drying different the two products you are going to mix. To get an instant hit, the first thing to do is to make a perfectly smooth and clean the area you want to work. Then will apply the two colors. 

The first, which will be laid in a first moment , will be to the color of the cracks. The second, stretched once that the other will be perfectly dry, what will be the most visible because that surface. To get the most need to dry the area just painted with the hair dryer . You will notice the continuous formation of cracks. After this operation, the object should be left to dry for a few hours.Then you will finish the cracks with the oil color. This is an easy to apply but that gives an amazing effect!

Of course, if you just want to redecorate, you will not have to do is pass the sandpaper on the surface , to make it smooth, choose the colors to use and pass on the object in question respecting the time and manner of use of the products that you are using . Otherwise if you want to decorate it by customizing the maximum, you can draw the shapes that you like. Whatever the type of design that you choose to apply on your furniture, remember to use the appropriate brushes that allow you to perform your design without great difficulty . A good product that is used to standardize all of the bottom, making it also smooth, is the cementite acrylic. Once dry, helping with the sandpaper, you will eliminate the traces of the brush and go to paint and paint your furniture in the way you have chosen.

To decorate a piece of furniture you do not need more than a little 'fantasy Anything is possible . You can switch from painting, drawing, application of figures on paper, style aged L ' only thing you need to think carefully, is how to customize your cabinet!