Eclectic Entertaining
Episode DTTR-212
Tara and Donovan Swick are sophisticates of the southeast who are busy restoring their old Victorian home. The china cabinet in the dining room is problematic: it's had over a hundred years of wear-and-tear and isn't functional. The entire dining room is a complete mess, and the couple is too embarrassed to entertain friends and family. The DIY to the Rescue crew will show the Swicks how to repair and restore the old china cabinet, add new wainscotting and install an eclectic glass block window to make this room a place their friends won't want to leave!
From This Episode
How to Add Wainscoting to Your Walls
Wainscoting is an inexpensive way to add a warm, elegant look to your decor, and can be done in a variety of colors and types to suit your specific style.
- Time:
- Under Half Day
- Cost:
- $250 - $500
- Difficulty:
- Moderate
How to Install a Pendant Light
Learn how to remove an old ceiling fixture and replace it with a new pendant light.
- Time:
- Under Half Day
- Cost:
- $50 - $100
- Difficulty:
- Easy to Moderate
How to Make a Built-In China Cabinet
The DIY to the Rescue crew restore a china cabinet by adding new wainscoting and paint, which gives this room a custom look.
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