Faux finishing is a great and easy way to add the illusion of Tuscan-style texture to your walls. With a few simple steps, it is something that any do-it-yourselfer can tackle – and GNH can help you with everything you need to prepare. First, start out with painting your walls with eggshell finish paint. Vertical…
Paint an X on the back of the panel to keep it from warping. Prime your panel with eggshell finish paint. Next coat the panel with a clear glossy acrylic mixed with some burnt umber tint and paint the background to make the wood grain color. You will have to play around with how much…
Does your bathroom sink countertop need a new look? A faux marble countertop is a fun project and looks great! Clean the surface of the sink very well. Tape around the edge and place a protective cover over the sink. Begin with primer you can use white as a primer or use the color of…
Are you always wondering how much paint to buy for your next painting project? GNH can help you determine exactly how much you need. For your first wall, measure how many feet from floor to ceiling as well as the width of the wall. Multiply the height by the width to determine the wall’s square…
Create an elegant look in any kitchen with a tile backsplash. Installing a tile backsplash is an easy do-it-yourself project that creates a very satisfying result. This video shows you how to add this decorative and protective element to your kitchen. It’s an investment in the beauty and resilience of your home that will last…
Refinishing Kitchen Cabinets with A new coat of paint can make worn, tired kitchen cabinets look new again. This is much cheaper than purchasing new cabinets. Thorough preparation is the key to a successful repainting project: Remove the doors and hinges from the cabinets, clean the cabinets with a cleanser, sand the surfaces, “scuff it”…
Adding a new backsplash is a great way to jazz up an otherwise dull room. With many different types of tile to choose from, whether it’s stone, glass, ceramic or porcelain tiles, the styling options are literally endless. A DIY backsplash is the perfect solution! Starting off with working on a small area first like…
Does your screen door have rips or holes that you have been meaning to repair? How to patch a screen door with new screen and spline is an easy and cost-effective way to repair your door. By inserting spline into the track that runs along the interior edge of your screen door’s frame, it’s easy to…
Replacing an exterior French Door is something that you can do yourself and GNH is happy to help. The first step before installing the door is making sure the door will be at the right height when the door is opened. Many people install the door directly on the subflooring of the house, and as…
Replacing your windows is a great way to make your home more energy efficient and can help you save money by lowering your heating and cooling bills. Replacing your own windows is not as difficult as you might think, and GNH can help you with your Marvin window installation. Once you have removed your old…
