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Forum: Before & After (Upcycling) 04-08-2011, 12:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 21,271
Posted By irishrose
Repurposed wardrobe

I remade an old wardrobe into a kitchen, em, dresser? Paint, three new shelves, a piece of wire mesh, a cut-out, and voila!
Forum: Before & After (Upcycling) 23-01-2011, 03:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,158
Posted By irishrose
That's wonderful, blue eyes! Your sister should...

That's wonderful, blue eyes! Your sister should be enormously grateful to you! Be sure to put up a pic when you get the rope trim on.
Forum: Before & After (Upcycling) 15-08-2010, 10:38 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 38,421
Posted By irishrose
Terrific job! It's lovely.

Terrific job! It's lovely.
Forum: Before & After (Upcycling) 14-08-2010, 10:11 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 38,421
Posted By irishrose
That looks terrific! Well done!

That looks terrific! Well done!
Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers 13-08-2010, 03:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,648
Posted By irishrose
I've reupholstered quite a few sofas and chairs...

I've reupholstered quite a few sofas and chairs in my time. You still have to measure and cut the same number of pieces of fabric to cover the piece. The difficulty in upholstery (unless it's a...
Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers 13-08-2010, 03:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,648
Posted By irishrose
I suggest that you bring the measurements in to...

I suggest that you bring the measurements in to the shop. Many of them have conversion charts that will tell you how much to buy of a particular width fabric. There are other factors as well. If...
Forum: Before & After (Upcycling) 09-07-2010, 10:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,097
Posted By irishrose
Wow. You're really a font of creative...

Wow. You're really a font of creative outside-the-box genius!
Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers 27-06-2010, 10:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,811
Posted By irishrose
You might go to an auto parts store, or the auto...

You might go to an auto parts store, or the auto parts section of a store, and see if they have any leather/vinyl repair kits. It won't be perfect, but will look better than a rip. I believe you...
Forum: Before & After (Upcycling) 06-06-2010, 05:23 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 45,000
Posted By irishrose
Stunning! What kind of paint did you use?

Stunning! What kind of paint did you use?
Forum: Before & After (Upcycling) 13-04-2010, 09:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 22,681
Posted By irishrose
Gorgeous!

Gorgeous!
Forum: Home Improvements 20-01-2010, 10:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,739
Posted By irishrose
There's no rule. The idea, I think, was to have...

There's no rule. The idea, I think, was to have something to look at whilst washing up. But your plumbing's probably there and moving it might pose a problem. If it's not a problem, go for it! ...
Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers 02-11-2009, 12:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,347
Posted By irishrose
If hair spray doesn't work, try WD-40.

If hair spray doesn't work, try WD-40.
Forum: Home Improvements 28-10-2009, 11:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,103
Posted By irishrose
The water-based varnishes work just fine. I've...

The water-based varnishes work just fine. I've used the Diamond stuff by Dulux, I think it is. It dries quickly to recoat, you can clean up with soap and water, and it makes a very hard finish. I...
Forum: Before & After (Upcycling) 30-09-2009, 10:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,541
Posted By irishrose
Wonderful job. I think the coffee table is...

Wonderful job. I think the coffee table is beautiful as is.
Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers 25-08-2009, 09:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,626
Posted By irishrose
If you have a hair dryer, try using it to remove...

If you have a hair dryer, try using it to remove the stain. It takes a bit of time, but moving the hair dryer back and forth so the hot air blows on to the stain very often removes those white heat...
Forum: Home Improvements 04-08-2009, 10:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,111
Posted By irishrose
laminate flooring

If you've gotten the flooring up and the boards separated, there's really no reason you can't put them down again. We put laminate in a very large entry. We were complete novices and it looks...
Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers 27-02-2009, 10:11 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 76,440
Posted By irishrose
soapnuts

I don't make my own detergent, but last summer I bought a bag of soapnuts at the Oxfam Fairtrade shop just off Grafton Street. I've been using the same bag since, washing about three to four loads...
Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers 06-02-2009, 09:55 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 211,378
Posted By irishrose
I've been doing that for years with a lot of...

I've been doing that for years with a lot of dry-clean only stuff. I wouldn't do a suit or any wool tailored item because one never knows what the linings/interlinings are made of. But I have a...
Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers 31-01-2009, 07:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 69,955
Posted By irishrose
The only other thing I can think of is to use...

The only other thing I can think of is to use inks or acrylic paints. Acrylic paints can be thinned with water and used as a dye and come in hundreds of shades. I used to make theatrical costumes,...
Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers 22-01-2009, 10:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 69,955
Posted By irishrose
Here's what I'd do: I would find a dye as close...

Here's what I'd do: I would find a dye as close as possible to the original colour, and I'd dilute it to the manufacturer's specifications. Then I'd put some in a spray bottle and I'd very...
Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers 08-01-2009, 12:01 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 105,174
Posted By irishrose
Dumpster diving?

Dumpster diving?
Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers 05-01-2009, 10:45 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 211,378
Posted By irishrose
Regarding not being able to bring a kettle in to...

Regarding not being able to bring a kettle in to work - why not invest in a thermos? You can make your coffee at home and drink it at work!
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