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Quick Tip – Painting Without Glaze

ElleDoesIt — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:02:22 +0000

Many painting techniques require a certain amount of glaze to be mixed with your paint colors. This is especially true for faux painting techniques. But what if you're out of glaze? The simple fix is water. Water is a great paint extender and allows you more workable time much like glaze. Don't be fooled -- water is not the same as glaze and isn't a...

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Magic Bullet vs. The Gizmo – Review

ElleDoesIt — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 12:01:58 +0000

I own both of these gadgets. I’ve adored them both. One works well, while it works, and the other works wonderfully (all the time). I purchased the Magic Bullet at Wal-Mart about a year ago and the Black & Decker Gizmo at Bed Bath & Beyond about two years ago. The Magic Bullet was $49 while the Gizmo was $30. These were serious, planned purchases I made special trips out for - no impulse infomercial buys here.

Hide Cords Under the Baseboard Love that floor lamp but hate seeing the cord? Have...
Apple Pie Pancakes! Have a go at this original recipe for some great...

Cutting Mats, A Sharp Knife, A Kitchen Scraper

ElleDoesIt — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 19:04:13 +0000

It’s a great feeling to look back and realize you’ve made a really solid purchase. “Good to Have” is my small collection of product listings, services and general finds I consider worthy of the time and the dollar. These good items are a flexible cutting mat, a sharp knife and a kitchen scraper.

Muffin Mixes – Kids in the Kitchen I love pouch mixes. They are often both inexpensive...
Cutting Back On Syrup Use I'm surprised at the increased cost of syrups lately....