Add vintage personality to your garden
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When my friend Carla gave me a rustic metal ornament she bought at a yard sale, I loved it but I had no clue of what to do with it. It's quite heavy — eight pounds to be exact — so I thought it would be perfect for the garden.
In the News: Extra, Extra, Extra! Read All About It
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We’ve had good news times three this month. We were happy to learn that two major newspapers and a leading magazine featured our products. Thanks to Tribune Newspapers, readers of both the Chicago Tribune and the Daily Press will find it much easier to hang artwork without having to do any math. Our CenterFinder™ was […]
How to hang a picture by yourself
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Let’s face it, you don’t always have someone around to help you hang pictures. It’s all about owning the right tools to get the job done. That’s why we designed, Hang & Level, a picture hanging tool that makes it easy to hang pictures by yourself even when they are big, heavy or awkward.
Don’t Put Up With Stubborn Picture Wire
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I love IKEA’s Ribba frames: they’re affordable, stylish and versatile. The one thing that does frustrate me about the Ribba frames though, is the stiff picture wire that comes with them. It’s so stiff that it makes it almost impossible to loop it through the metal clips and to twist it tightly around itself to secure […]
Tick Tock – Decorating with clocks
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Wall clocks will never go out of style, no matter how many digital clocks are built into our appliances. Here are a few inspirational looks….
Scrabble Wall – How many words can you make?
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We’re always on the lookout for great ideas for fun new wall projects. We were so impressed with this unique scrabble art display that we wanted to share. Jen and Tim of Insideways were looking for a piece of art big enough to hang above their couch when they decided to make their very own […]
Make a Statement with Artwork over the Fireplace Mantle
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The fireplace is the natural focal point of a room which means when it comes to decorating the space above the mantle, don’t be afraid to go big and be bold in order to turn it into a conversation piece. Choose the right size of artwork: Keep items in balance by ensuring artwork is at […]
Chanel #5 for your walls
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If you’re looking for art that will always be in style, think of framing Chanel #5 posters. Chanel #5 perfume has been around since 1921 and is still one of the best selling perfumes in the world, so it’s a definite stylish and safe investment for your home. The posters will add instant elegance and […]
Hang & Level Gets an A+
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My co-workers’ sister, Nina, and her fellow teachers spruced up the walls of their Regina Christian School boardroom with the help of Hang & Level. We were so impressed with their display that we wanted to share. With the frames perfectly hung, their plan is to switch the pictures periodically to highlight the current activities […]
From the curb to the office: desk chair makeover
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Years ago we bought two black padded desk chairs like the one shown below for our kids. The chairs managed to survive junior high, high school, four years of university and a week on the curb in the back alley when we were ready to get rid of them forever.
Enjoy Your Front Porch… In Privacy!
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Does close proximity to your neighbors stop you from enjoying your front porch? The solution is easy: build a privacy screen. Whether you live in a house, condo, apartment, or are relaxing at the cottage, privacy is a concern for most of us. And it’s not limited to the front porch, there’s also the back deck […]
LEGO frame — How Cool is This?
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When I showed this picture to a friend she said “Cool! My son loves LEGO!” Children have been playing with LEGO blocks for years, since 1947 to be exact, and the trend just keeps growing. In addition to being colorful and fun you can build just about anything with these bricks and you’re guaranteed that […]