Projects

There’s one line item left on my spring cleaning bucket list—taking on this linen closet I haven’t touched in about eight years. Relentless rummaging, begone! This quick, easy and affordable closet makeover with ZAR has me and my entire home vibe feeling 100% re-energized. This dingy linen closet was riddled with old paint and a steady mix of practical

We all know the saying, “There are no second first impressions.” You get one opportunity to make the first impression, so make it a good one. One of the most significant contributing factors to your home’s first impression is your front door. Like landscaping, your front door is the perfect way to showcase your personality

Bob and Theresa fell in love with their Midcentury Modern Home for many reasons, but the one major selling feature was the fabulous outdoor entertainment space in the form of a 12’x24’ and 16’ x 30’ two-tiered deck. The decking expands the entire length of the back of the home and is the place for

1. Select the best tool for the job. If the surface of your deck is flat enough, use a 9-inch roller on an extension handle to apply stain or sealer, and a 3-inch brush to fill in nooks and crannies and finish the edges. For the railings, choose a 2-inch brush and for the balusters

1. Protect valuable landscaping. Shrubbery, flowers and other plants near or under your deck can be damaged by cleaners, sealer and stain. Always remember to cover them. In hot weather, try using an old sheet to avoid overheating the foliage. In addition, watering thoroughly prior to starting your project will minimize absorption of any runoff

Did you know that all you need is a Q-Tip® and your desired color of ZAR® Stain to touch up furniture? You can find pigment at the bottom of the ZAR® Wood Stain, color which is normally stirred into the rest of the liquid before staining a project. With a touch-up project, simply get a stir stick

Staining Reed Baskets is a great way to add color to an otherwise plain material. To ensure that all the cut ends are stained, it is best to stain the finished basket rather than the unwoven materials. • Be sure to cover the work area with a drop cloth or newspapers. • It is a

Fiberglass entry doors are the ultimate low maintenance door. They are available with realistic-looking wood grain finishes that makes it very hard to distinguish them from their real wood counterparts. If you want a durable door that won’t dent, rot or rust, fiberglass is the best choice. Manufacturers of fiberglass doors have really come a long way, offering realistic

The most brilliant Gold Paint is manufactured by ZAR®. This oil-based paint easily brings sparkle and shine to the most common items, adding pizazz to any tablescape. Here’s How These inexpensive shell whistles and natural starfish assortments were purchased from orientaltrading.com for less than $20. Within an hour, we mixed and matched our china pieces to create a