Sticky Business: Posts We Liked This Week

by kendrahandke on June 25, 2010 in Just for Fun with No comments
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Here are our favorite craft and DIY links this week.  Lots of eco friendly projects out there! Be sure to follow us @amazinggoop for daily updates on crafts, DIY projects and more!  Happy weekend all!

Craft:

The Little Brown House made these cute diy rings with e6000!

A new and fun project to do with your kids from Craft, a 3D paper owl.

Love these ideas for repurposing old tshirts from Crafting a Green World.

Design Sponge shows us how to make table decor out of straws!

DIY:

Transform a thrift store chair into an outdoor swing! Great project from Apartment Therapy.

Gutter maintenance tips and how to repair exterior wood shutters from Danny Lipford.

Charles and Hudson suggests building an inexpensive wooden trellis to save your vine plants.

Great tips from Reliable Remodeler for trouble-free, inexpensive home makeovers.

Sticky Business: Posts We Liked This Week

by kendrahandke on June 18, 2010 in Just for Fun with No comments
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Here are our favorite craft and DIY links this week.  Lots of eco friendly projects out there! Be sure to follow us @amazinggoop for daily updates on crafts, DIY projects and more!  Have a great weekend!

Craft:

Not sure what to do with your chalkboard paint? Check out these great ideas from Dollar Store Crafts.

Lots of fun and crafty Father’s Day gifts from Make and Takes.

New kids craft from Zakka Life.  Make a Fathers Day card.

A roundup of flower crafts from Dollar Store Crafts.

These DIY garden crafts are perfect for a summer weekend.  Great projects from Crafting a Green World.

DIY:

5 ways to lower your repair bills . Great advice from Charles and Hudson.

Need weatherstripping in the summer? Check out these great tips from Reliable Remodeler.

If you’re installing a bathroom vent fan through a wall, check out this great info from Danny Lipford.

Charles and Hudson found that the majority of homeowners prioritize home improvements.

Danny Lipford shows us how to install carpet in your garage to prevent dirt and mud from being tracked in the house.

Tips for Exterior Painting

by kendrahandke on June 15, 2010 in Home Improvement with No comments

A couple months ago we gave you some home improvement tips and outlined when was the best month to tackle each of those projects.  For June, we recommended working on large exterior painting jobs.   With June just around the the corner, this prompted us to follow up with a closer look at exterior painting and share some insider tips from DIY Network and HGTV.

Painting the exterior of a house can be a demanding job. But you can save yourself a lot of work by preparing properly for the project.  First, consider how much of the exterior will be painted.  Then, decide on what colors you will be using and where.  For information on how to choose an exterior paint color, check out these helpful tips from HGTV.

Once you have decided on color(s) it’s time to clean and prep the house. Wash off any chalk, dirt or mildew and scrape off any peeling or cracked paint and make any needed repairs.  To repair siding or window sills use EcoGlue Extreme as it will provide a long lasting weather tight seal.  Then, sand and prime the area.  When you’ve finished priming, begin painting the trim.  If there are shutters paint those next and finally, finish with the remaining exterior of the house.

Pay attention to the temperature. For best results, paint on days with low humidity, when the temperature is between 75 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Follow the shade so that your fresh paint isn’t exposed to direct sunlight; otherwise, heat blisters may develop.

Sticky Business: Posts We Liked This Week

by kendrahandke on June 11, 2010 in Just for Fun with No comments

Here are our favorite craft and DIY links this week.  Lots of eco friendly projects out there! Be sure to follow us @amazinggoop for daily updates on crafts, DIY projects and more!  Have a great weekend!

Craft:

A fun list of nature crafts with kids from Crafting a Green World.

What a great idea!  Apartment Therapy suggests throwing an art party.

Spool hooks are cute and colorful! Love the idea from Design Sponge.  A great project for using e6000.

Dollar Store Crafts shows us how to make a fabulous paper clip chandelier.

DIY:

DIY bridesmaids headband from Once Wed.

70 ways you can make your home more sustainable.

Just in time for summer! Lets Do DIY shows us how to build a barbecue.

Home Addition shares how to properly maintain a deck.  Don’t forget the anti-skid!

Tips on how to refresh the look of your kitchen from DIY Maven at Curbly.

Tips from Lets Do DIY on how to repair flaking paint.

The Daily Fix from DIY Life for repairing a cracked bathtub.

How-To: A Lesson in DIY Comes to the UO

by kendrahandke on June 10, 2010 in DIY, General Information with No comments
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Despite the pouring rain, students at the University of Oregon got some DIY tips and took home free samples at a Springfield/Eugene Habitat for Humanity in the Erb Memorial Union Amphitheater last month.

The event; co-sponsored by Cafe Zenon, Bi-Mart, and the ReStore; was designed to educate the university community about how to make standard household repairs they might not know how to fix otherwise. This included things like sealing leaky sink faucets, tightening loose door handles, fixing unstable chairs and tables, and other household items that need repair from time to time.

The free event offered give-a-ways including cookies from local bakery Cafe Zenon, small, personal tool kits from Bi-Mart and a selection of our adhesives like FAMOWOOD Wood Filler and Amazing GOOP Household.

Representatives from the Springfield/Eugene Habitat for Humanity ReStore were present to instruct and teach students, faculty, staff, and community members about basic procedures to fix broken items in one’s home. Individuals were encouraged to stop by and learn how to become their own personal handyman or handywoman.

Images by Cherise Kaechele.

Outdoor Summer Entertaining

by kendrahandke on June 6, 2010 in Outdoors with No comments

It’s the perfect time of year to start thinking about and planning your backyard summer parties and BBQs.  You’ve still got a few weeks before summer is in full force, which is just enough time to get things in order.

In preparation, maybe you’d like to update your landscaping or create the perfect outdoor room/patio.  Whatever your hoping to accomplish, HGTV has lots of great ideas for outdoor summer entertaining we’re sure you’ll just love!  And, just for fun here are some fantastic recipes from Rachael Ray perfect for a summer party.

Outdoor Entertaining Tips for Summer

Outdoor rooms create the ideal spot for summer entertaining. Designer Chris Casson Madden shares tips for creating a sophisticated outdoor space perfect for summer entertaining.

Ready the Landscape

Master gardener Paul James shares ideas for a great garden party.

Luxurious Outdoor Living

You may not have a backyard pool or an outdoor fireplace, but these amazing outdoor rooms are great inspiration!

Visit HGTV’s Outdoor Entertaining page for more information, tips and ideas!

Sticky Business: Posts We Liked This Week

by kendrahandke on June 4, 2010 in Just for Fun with No comments

Here are our favorite craft and DIY links this week.  Lots of eco friendly projects out there! Be sure to follow us @amazinggoop for daily updates on crafts, DIY projects and more!  Have a great weekend!

Craft:

Try this hairpin vase from Ashley Ann Photography.  Such a cute idea!

Great ideas from Crafting a Greener World.  Make your own eco-wedding favors!

Craft shows us how-to decoupage a kid’s art table.  Did you know that you can decoupage with Amazing GOOP?!

How to make a chandelier perfect for a girls room from Dollar Store Crafts.

DIY:

Eco and bird friendly DIY projects from Crafting a Greener World.

Lots of great DIY inspired wedding ideas and projects from Style Me Pretty.

Charles and Hudson tells us how to make our own eco-friendly paint -  flour paint.

Tips for repurposing old windows from Old House Web.

Great info from Danny Lipford – carpet vs. laminate for your home.

Advice for spring remodeling projects from Reliable Remodeler.

From MSNBC new home sales and factory orders rise.

This Old House suggests to choose paint colors to lift your mood.

Sticky Business: Posts We Liked This Week

by kendrahandke on May 28, 2010 in Just for Fun with No comments

Here are our favorite craft and DIY links this week.  Be sure to follow us @amazinggoop for daily updates on crafts, DIY projects and more! Have a great Memorial Day Weekend!

Craft:

Lots of great craft ideas at Ruffles and Stuff.

Look what Alisha at Crazy Cowboy Wife made with Amazing GOOP!

Dollar Store Crafts shows us how to make a dad tie bunting for Father’s Day!

DIY:

Perfect for the summer months – how to build a bar cart from This Old House.

Amazing step by step fabric headboard tutorial from All Things Thrift.

New DIY project from Design Sponge – cute and colorful pillow how-to.

Charles and Hudson shares this great tip – keep all your tools organized with an outdoor shed.

Sticky Business: Posts We Liked This Week

by kendrahandke on May 21, 2010 in Just for Fun with No comments

Here are our favorite craft and DIY links this week.  Be sure to follow us @amazinggoop for daily updates on crafts, DIY projects and more! Have a great weekend!

Craft:

Mark Montano’s list of top 10 crafting tools from Cut Out + Keep.

Crafting a Greener World shares a great list of eco-friendly art and craft supplies.

Check out this fun how to from  Design Sponge - paper flowers make for adorable wall art! .

DIY:

How to make a tipsy planter from Dollar Store Crafts.

It’s wedding season! Simple ideas for the green DIY bride from Crafting a Greener World.

How to upholster a nighstand from DIY Maven at Curbly.  Great way to update old furniture!

Dollar Store Crafts shows us how to make our own paint crackle finish.  This is great for all kinds of projects!

Video tutorial from Ask the Builder – how to stain a deck.

Tips from Charles and Hudson on updating the surface of your patio.

Danny Lipford shares lots of great tips for improving your yard for summer.

Tips and advice for cabinet refacing from Reliable Remodeler.

Amazing before and after kitchen remodel from Apartment Therapy.

Quick Pillow Project with Big Impact

by kendrahandke on May 14, 2010 in Crafts, mark montano with No comments

Not too long ago we shared with you the lace pillow, one of Mark Montano’s projects from his new book, The Big Ass Book of Home Decor, using E-6000 Craft adhesive.  Here’s a clip of Mark sharing some tips for making a big impact for not a lot of money, including the lace pillow!

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