Display famous words from the Declaration of Independence on galvanized tubs. Coat three tubs with white metal primer. Then paint each tub a different shade of blue. (Buy deep blue exterior paint and dilute with white exterior paint to get the two lighter hues). Use letter stickers to spell “life,� “liberty� and “happiness� on the tubs. Fill with ice to hold drinks or frozen treats, or use without ice to hold sparklers for some Fourth of July fun.
“I actually find it very useful to read works of hagiography, because then you understand why she appealed to so many people on the far right,� Waller says of this biography by a conservative scholar. The book offers a primer on conservative activism, explains Schlafly’s background in nuclear defense and includes detailed accounts of several events that made it into the series.
Painting furniture is one of the most cost effective ways to make over your home, but if you’ve ever struggled with Ikea hack DIY projects, peeling paint, or unwanted bubbles, it could be because you’re painting laminate. Laminate pieces are often attached over MDF to give affordable furniture a more expensive look, but the shiny, scratch resistant surface can be difficult to paint. Here’s how to give you laminate furniture a new look:
Accidents—including holes in drywall—happen. Fortunately, whether you need to patch up a small hole or a larger area, repairing your drywall is an easy DIY project.
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