Work Wonders With Walls

Saturday, March 1, 2003

Work Wonders With Walls (NAPSA)—TIf your walls could talk, they'd probably cry out for a makeover. Fortunately, do-it-yourselfers can open up a world of decorating possibilities by simply focusing attention on their walls— and the wonders of wood to trans- Turning Easy WeekendProjects Your Hosier tne \ Beatutifil Hane fete Fatey As Tueninns ls Minas form them. The latest issue of the Easy Weekend Projects booklet from Minwax focuses on walls with practical, easy-to-do projects that can be completed in a weekend or two. From an attic/homeoffice to a basement/playroom, do-it-yourselfers are inspired with unique solutions using wood paneling, molding, cabinets and trim. Once these ideas becomereality, homeowners are encouraged to take advantage of a wide selection of Minwax woodstains andclearfinishes to personalize their projects. Five clever projects illustrate how rethinking your walls can yield surprising results: Improving the View: Beyond fresh air and natural light, a beautiful window boosts a home’s style. Today, windows can be transformed from dull to dramatic with simple, yet gorgeous readymade moldings that you stain and finish yourself. A Show of Warmth: Designers agree that a fireplace should warm up a room even when there isn’t a flame. Luckily, “faceless” fireplaces can be easily transformed into stunning showpieces by using ready-to-install mantel and surroundkits. Paneling Makes Perfect: Once the design disaster of the 70s, paneling has come back to life in fabulous fashion. Because walls can suffer from the effects of time and wear andtear, paneling is a quick and stylish decorating solution with lasting appeal. This free 12-page Easy Weekend Projects booklet can help home- owners do wonders with walls— over the course of a weekend. Playing Down: Kids today have more stuff than storage, and as a result homes are being overtaken by toys, books and sporting equipment. Happily,it’s a problem with a solution, as an ordinary basement can be converted into a kid-friendly, storage-minded area by the addition of unfinished oak modules and drawers that you stain, finish and stack to fit the space. Cabinet-Level Decision: While most kitchen designs favor cabinets set in a row, a few small changes can turn a cabinet into a built-in hutch that really stands out as a focal point. Do-it-yourselfers can pick up a free copy of the Easy Weekend Projects booklet at participating Minwax retailers, or visit www.minwax.com. To send for a booklet, write to Easy Weekend Projects Offer, P.O. Box 1211, Grand Rapids, MN 55745-1211. For product information, wood finishing tips and project ideas, visit the Minwax Web site at www.minwax.com.

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