Need To Knows Before You Paint Your Own House
Bella Breakdown Everyone loves a good ol’ fashioned DIY paint job. However, before you decide to take up the brush and tackle the rooms of your house, you should consider whether or not it is going to be worth it. Ask yourself these five questions and then decide if you want to do it yourself and save some money or spend a little more to hire a professional. 1. What condition are your walls in? If your walls are rough, then you will have to either sand them down or scrape off excess paint in order to get a...
A DIY Alternative To The Bar Cart
Bella Breakdown Bar carts have been a booming trend in the last couple of years, with every millennial on the planet trying to get their hands on a chic accent piece to display all their liquor. While a bar cart is always a great option, those who are limited on space, or want a slightly less obtrusive structure, should consider a wall-mounted display, perfect for all those wine bottles and glasses. This sort of structure is maybe not for the DIY novice, and there will definitely be some power tools involved. But it’s also a great way to customize...
Transform Your Bathroom Into A Spa
Bella Breakdown If you’re like most people, you probably think of your bathroom as a place of functionality over style. It’s got all your necessities and you spend as little time as possible there. But what if you could turn your bathroom into a calm oasis, your own personal spa? With a few quick fixes, you could have a haven to retreat to after a long day. Go Green Nothing transforms a space quite like live plants. If you’re bathroom has a window, pick out some sun-loving greenery and pick up a couple cheap holders to display the greens...
Don’t ‘DIY’ With These Home Improvement Projects
Bella Breakdown You’re thrifty, you’re crafty, and we are proud of you. Maybe you reuse curtains, table cloths, mason jars and clothing and are the queen of the DIY routine. But, there are certain home improvement projects you should consider skipping the DIY avenue on. Here’s a list of a few things you should definitely either buy new, or seek help in doing! 1. Switching from gas to electric: This one kind of seems like a no-brainer, but you’d be surprised. Changing your stove top from gas to electric could cause an explosion if not done properly. 2. Removing...
