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Paint on a Chalkboard!

Shellie — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:41:29 +0000

Have you ever had one of those unfortunate days where you abruptly discover that coloring books and scrap paper suddenly weren’t good enough for your children so they moved onto your walls? There is just something about a wall that makes such a better coloring station! Well, did you know that you can paint a chalkboard on a wall? It’s a super easy do-it-yourself project that your kids will love and you will never have to worry about wasted paper (or your walls) again!

Things You Will Need

Grab all of your supplies before you start. You’ll need chalkboard paint, paint roller or brush, painter’s tape, paint pan, sandpaper, drywall spackle and it doesn’t hurt to have a drop cloth handy too!

Prep – Clean the wall with soap and water. Fill any holes with the spackle and then sand them to a smooth surface.

Tape – Measure and mark the designated area, whether it’s the whole bottom half of a wall or a smaller section and tape it off, making sure that your lines are level.

Paint – Most chalkboard paint labels will recommend two coats, allowing sufficient drying time in between. The chalkboard should be permitted to dry completely for 72 hours before using it.

Chalkboards aren’t just for a kids room either! Paint a small one in your kitchen for everyone to leave messages so Post-it notes aren’t scattered everywhere or paint one in your home office to keep track of appointments.

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Exhibi-Table Shows Everyone What You’re Currently Reading

chris — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 18:39:39 +0000

The Exhibi-Table is not exactly a home office table; in fact it's not exactly a table for your home but rather for your business, in case your business is selling books and magazines. The table has its own storage shelves embedded right in it and that area can be used to display all the books and magazines you're trying to pitch to your customers. Besides showing various titles to your audience the Exhibi-Table can act as a regular table too, and, if you insist, you could get one for home too, although you'd have little-to-no use for it on most days. So, anyone particularly interested in this Exhibi-Table? Via Yanko Design

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Level T Desk Setup Might Be Too Modern For Home Offices

chris — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 00:57:43 +0000

AG Land 14 is the maker of this Level T senior-management desk. The whole office desk has simple but firm and modern lines ready to make a statement about the manager in you. The Level T office desk comes with plenty of storage and it's definitely going to impress your business partners with its overall style aura. The Level T desk might not be the home office desk you're looking for but you and your fellow executives will certainly appreciate it at work. And in case you're looking for similar desk solutions for your employees, you'll find them all at AG Land 14. All you need to do is browse! Via AG Land 14

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Covet Desk Offers Simple, Straight Forward Storage Solutions

chris — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 02:18:45 +0000

Your home workspace has to come with plenty of storage solutions, we get that. That's why today we'll recommend you this Cover Desk home office, which comes with plenty of straightforward storage space. The Covet Desk is made of oak wood and glass and its simple design accommodates plenty of storage space. The oak beam between the legs of the desk acts as part of the structure of the Covet Desk but it can also support various file boxes, books, CDs, and any other things you might need on a regular basis while working from home. There's also a handy drawer ready to hide away some of your important files, although, mind you, the drawer is right underneath that transparent glass surface. Via Case Furniture

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10 Steps to a Greener Home Office

Katie Nielsen — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 23:43:21 +0000

1. Recycle Religiously – We know, it’s been said a million times before but home offices can be particularly deceiving when it comes to recycling. Since the average home office has just one wastebasket, everything – from paper scraps to old batteries to plastic water bottles – often gets thrown in it. Having a handful [...]

Modular Workstation Is an Office Desk Hiding Plenty of Secret Features

chris — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:20:52 +0000

The Modular Workstation featured in the pictures below is an interesting design of an office desk. Besides being very pleasant to the eye, this Workstation hides plenty of other uses and it's very easy to manage. Depending on your needs, the Modular Workstation can act as a regular home office but can be turned into a simple table too. Not to mention all the storage space it can offer thanks to the included shelves, plain supports, document holder or writing utensil caddy. It can even be a solution for small businesses as it can turn crowded offices into more pleasant working areas for their employees. The Modular Workstation is a Sean Cathey design but we have no pricing details for you at this time. Via Coroflot.

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Fold-Out Convertible Desk Creates a Working Desk Out of Nothing

Will — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:48:23 +0000

How many times did you wish for a handy desk that could magically appear in a corner of your tiny living space and help you make the most of working at home? I know I have and I'll always appreciate a good, fold-able desk like the Fold-Out Convertible Desk. Simply find the right spot on a wall for the wall cabinet that houses the Fold-Out Convertible Desk, and, voila, you have created a full working desk out of nothing. Pull it open whenever you actually need to use the desk and than close it back up. The cabinet has enough shelves for all your office supplies and it will truly make working at home a great experience especially for those of you living in small, but cozy apartments. The Fold-Out Convertible Desk is available in black and walnut for a bargain $199, without handling and shipping costs. Get It Here

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The "Sit to Walkstation" Treadmill Computer Workstation

Will — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:50:21 +0000

Here is making a hard days work a hard days walk. The Sit to Walkstation combines two popular elements, a computer workstation and a treadmill into one. Steelcase is a well known name in office furniture and they paid attention to all of the ergonomic and work related requirements that one will need to conduct business on a daily basis including a height adjustable work surface. The treadmill is no gimmick either and includes a .3 mph - 2.0 mph speed, a display console that shows speed, calories burned, time and distance, quiet operation and a right or left configuration. Desk surface: W78" x D29" Overall footprint: W78" x D67" Visit the Steelcase Store for more info or to purchase. $4,599

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Incognito Ebony Compact Office Unit

Tanya — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 11:18:10 +0000

Those who work from home should check out the Incognito Ebony Compact Office Unit. Designed to conceal a compact workspace, the unit features horizontal panel insets and hidden handles. Apart from looking visually striking what we love about it is its hidden gems like a laptop/keyboard/writing desk pullout, file and storage drawers, one adjustable/removable shelf for CPU or open cubbies with cord management cutouts. Order it from Crate and Barrel for $999.00.

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The MILK Desk : Today’s Modern Computer Workstation

Will — Tue, 11 May 2010 15:05:39 +0000

The MILK Desk that stands behind the concept that a desk should "hold a lot but show almost nothing" and that is all possible thanks to the internal wire ports and storage compartments of this super sleek computer workstation. The mere 55 x 25 inch provides ample work surface especially for today's smaller computer hardware, and there is even room for a sunken fish tank or potted plant to keep your mind on more visually appealing things than a computer screen. An electronically height adjustable base easily changes the aluminum frame from 28.7 to 48.4 inches and the left side offers square compartments that open on the top and bottom enabling the user to store anything from the typical office supplies, such as pen and pencils to electronics, such as an iPod. The MILK desk is the combined efforts of entrepreneur Soren Kjaer and Danish furniture manufacturer, Holmris Hansen A/S which was well received thanks to a viral web campaign that received 50k hits the first week alone.

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