Easy Weekend Projects

Tuesday, March 1, 2005

Easy Weekend Projects Packed With Personality (NAPSA)—It’s easier than you think to turn an ordinary dining table into a work of art or create a focal point with flooring that climbs the walls. In fact, if you take a fresh look at some familiar furniture pieces, you may come up with a variety of clever decorating solutions. Homeowners and apartment dwellers alike can explore a world of decorating possibilities by taking a creative approach. A new Easy Weekend Projects booklet does just that, offering practical, easy-to-do projects that can be completed in a weekend or two. The free 12-page booklet features a welcome from master carpenter Norm Abram, host of the popular PBSseries “The New Yankee Workshop.” The helpful booklet combines simple techniques and colorful photography to guide do-it-yourselfers through four unique woodfinishing projects that put a little fun into decorating. * Turning the tables—An unfinished table is the blank canvas upon which wood tone stains can be applied to create a smart tone-on-tone striped effect, or try a multicolored geometric motif. * Climbing the walls—Wood flooring knows no bounds when it comes to embellishing a fireplace surround. Parquet squares are stained and installed like paneling to transform a bland wall into a stunning focal point of a room. * Setting the style—An unfinished armoire originally purchased MINWAX. Weekend ie — . Tap into your creative instinct with this free ideafilled booklet. to reside in the bedroom is stained and finished and redirected to the kitchen or family room to hold everything from pantry staples to CDs and knickknacks. * Framing the bath—A room with a new point of view is warm and inviting. Taking the chill out of a bath filled with tile and chrome makesall the difference. Oak planks, wainscoting and matching molding stained a rich warm chestnut are used to frame and trim a bathroom alcove. A durable protective finish makes the wood hold up to splashes and humidity. Stop by your Minwaxretailer to pick up a free copy of the 2005 issue of the Minwax Easy Weekend Projects booklet. Copies can also be obtained by visiting minwax.com or by writing to Easy Weekend Projects Offer, P.O. Box 1211, Grand Rapids, MN 55745-1211.

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