Do you have a desk or dresser that you’re about to junk? You may want to hang onto a drawer or two for this nifty DIY shadow box idea.
Simply paint one of the drawers to match the color scheme of your kitchen and then treat it with ReColor by Wipe New to help preserve and protect your new shadow box. Place decorative wallpaper, shelf liner paper, or scrapbooking paper inside the drawer. Hang the drawer on the wall (knob facing up looks the best) and place a favorite item or two inside your new shadow box.
Are these dark, dreary, cold Winter days giving you the blues? Now that you’re spending more time indoors, do you wish you could bring in more light, more color, and more cheer INTO your house?
No problem! ReColor by Wipe New is here to help with these simple changes that can make a big difference!
Use light-colored slipcovers, tablecloths, bedding, and curtains
Invest some money in purchasing tablecloths, curtains, bedding, and sofa/sectional slipcovers that are white, ivory, or a light color. You’ll be amazed how making these bigger home items a lighter color can make a whole room feel lighter and brighter. Make sure that they are easy to wash to keep them nice and bright over time.
Bring in some plants
Plants are a great way to bring “new life” into your home. Houseplants are known to help improve your mood and, of course, they can help to clean the air in your home. Depending on what plants you use, you can even add some pops of color into your environment. When it gets closer to spring consider adding vegetable and herb gardens into your house. You can also occasionally buy some fresh flowers from the market and bring them home for some color!
Remove the window screens
Windows screens are typically not needed during the winter months as most people don’t usually open their windows when it’s so cold outside. Removing the screens can actually help to bring in more natural light.
Add some color
Highlight your house with pops of color. Use some vibrant throw pillows. Add a colorful end table or lamp into a room. Also add some color on the exterior of your house. For example, you can place some brightly colored pots on your porch or some brightly colored lawn ornaments in your flower/landscape beds. Concerned about the winter elements on these items? No worries! Treat these items with Rust-Oleum ReColor by Wipe New before placing them outside and rest assure knowing that they’re protected from the wet and cold.
Play with light
Different types of lights can produce different moods for different people. Some people prefer warm white and others prefer cool white. Some bulbs work well for one room, while others work well for another. Switch them up and see what you like best. Also don’t forget to utilize natural light sources (i.e. candles and fireplaces). While they don’t make your room brighter, they are warm, peaceful and relaxing after a long day.
If you live in a place that is cold and snowy, often projects around the house get put off until spring. Here are some winter home maintenance and DIY projects you can tackle during the winter months.
Always be prepared for winter weather. Keep extra drinking water and non-perishable food on hand in your house and car at all times. Include at least one gallon of water per person per day and have enough for 3 days. Don’t forget a manual can opener! Also, have plenty of batteries and flashlights ready for power outages as well as a crank weather radio.
If you have a garden shed or a garage, you can do most projects you would outdoors while being nice and warm. Just make sure you have proper ventilation before you use your ReColor!
Did you know that January is national Get Organized month? It’s a great time to declutter! Start by getting rid of old clothes that you don’t need, wear, or that you don’t like and take them to a clothing donation center or bin. Don’t try and tackle the entire house at once – start small and go slowly.
Winter’s a great time to work in the bathroom! Clean up the grout and tiles (and maybe apply some ReColor to those tiles while you’re at it to really keep them shiny). A new shower curtain in bright colors can do wonders for brightening up a bathroom, and maybe get some new towels to match.
Add insulation. While it’s not a pretty, shiny, or glamourous task, adding insulation to your home will help to lower your utility bills and make your home more eco-friendly. How do you know if you need more insulation? Crawl up in the attic, and if you can see the floor joists you need some more insulation (remember: heat rises!)
It’s easy to get cabin fever this time of year, so keeping busy with home projects can help.
Rust-Oleum ReColor, brought to you by the Award Winning brand Wipe New, is a clear coating that restores original color and shine to multiple surfaces types INSTANTLY! The wipe-on application is easy to do and allows Rust-Oleum ReColor to go on where paint cannot!
Every year Americans spend billions of dollars on holiday decorations, but not every holiday requires brand new decorations. With ReColor by Wipe New there are plenty of ways to refresh and restore those old and dingy holiday decorations!
There are also creative ways to use old – or inexpensive items – to celebrate holidays. Consider, for example, these 2 DIY ideas to celebrate Thanksgiving that come from Iowa Gardener Magazine.
Source: Iowa Gardener Magazine
Both Thanksgiving displays are created with corn stalks, ears of corn, and faux fruit. Give the plastic fruit a great shine by treating it with some ReColor by Wipe New!
While most people think of falling leaves during autumn there are a number of plants that blossom during fall. What better way to show off your flowers then with these pumpkin flower pots from Frugal and Fun Mom
After you’ve painted your scary faces on the pots, simply place in one of your favorite fall flowers. Mums would be a great choice! If you don’t want to use flowers, place a battery-operated candle inside the flower pot and let them light up those scary Halloween-season nights.
