Building with adobe brick is a time-honored practice in the American Southwest, but otherwise earthen construction has never been widespread in the United States. Mastering cob construction, a traditional technique from the British Isles, may change that. Cob is easier than adobe for most people. It’s also much quicker. The mixture of mud and straw is essentially the same, but making adobe bricks requires months of time before construction even begins. With cob, once you have a suitable mud-straw recipe building can start. Learn the technique and test your cob mixture’s strength with a practice wall. Does this Spark an idea?
Start a Vinyl Wall Lettering Business
Vinyl wall lettering can be difficult to create, providing an opening for many crafters to start a business creating customized vinyl decor for customers who would like them in their home. Vinyl wall letters are used to create names, phrases or symbols that are placed directly on the wall and are easily peeled off when they are no longer needed. If you have made the lettering for yourself and others, starting a business may be a fun way for you to make money with it.
Decorate Walls with Curtains
Curtains are a useful decorating tool. When properly used, curtains can add detail, color and even movement to any space. When using curtains on a wall focus on making sure that the curtains are securely attached to the wall and that you have the right amount of fabric before you start. Play around with shapes to get the exact look you want. Does this Spark an idea?
Hang Things on a Stone Wall
Hanging things on a stone wall can seem difficult because you cannot just insert a nail like you can in wood or drywall. More steps are involved, and you will need a specific kind of drill bit. Anchors inserted into the holes will keep your hanging hooks secure in the pilot holes. Proper installation of anchors and hanging hooks will allow you to hang pictures, art and other decorations on a stone wall. Does this Spark an idea?
Decorate a Hall Wall
Dress up a plain hallway with paint, family treasures and antiques that blend well with the rest of your home. Making a few simple changes can add life to a lonely area of your home that might only get noticed as people walk through the hall on their way to the bathroom. Place end tables in the hall with trinkets on top if you have a really wide hallway, but concentrate on decorating the walls to serve as your main focal point. Does this Spark an idea?