Decorating Toolbox 101 author:Home Decorating Digest source_url:http://www.articlecity.com/articles/home_improvement/article_187.shtml date_saved:2007-07-25 12:30:12 category:home_improvement article:
Where is that hammer ? Save time and frustration by assembling your own decorating toolbox. Most do-it-yourself projects are hampered by the lack of tools (or knowing where to find the tools) to get the job done. Storing Your Tools: A toolbox, caddy or a storage step stool can be used andwill allow you to organize your tools by making them available for easy to carrying. The Right Tools for the Job: Hanging Things:
Push Pins Plastic Anchors Picture Wire Thumb Tacks Sewing Machine Needles (to hang pictures without large wholes, holds approximately 30#) Cup Hooks
Attaching Things
Glue Gun & Glue Sticks Can of Spray Adhesive Staple Gun & Staples Multi- Sized Rubber Bands Plastic Twist Ties Fusible Interfacings Fabric Glue Sewing Needles & Thread Starch ( Easy on Easy off walls for fabric wallpapering or for appliqus)
Cutting Things
Good Pair of Scissors for Fabric Utility Scissors for everything else Box Cutter Woodworking you may need a light weight handsaw.
Measuring Things
Yardstick Tape Measure T-Square or Level
Decorating Things
Gold Touch-up Pen Spray paint Black& White Sandpaper Brushes Craft Paint in your decors color scheme Assortment of ribbons, buttons and fringe.
These tools may not all fit in your toolbox, yet are good to have on hand.
Hammer Screwdriver - Phillips and Flat Head ( get multiple sizes) C-Clamps Iron & Ironing Board
Take the time in advance to gather your equipment and that next do-it-yourself project will be simpler and faster to accomplish. Where is that hammer? In your Decorating Tool Box! ZZZZZZ