Art & Home Accessories

How to make your Italian Ceramics last forever: 4 simple tips

By timamagi

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You have just purchased a nice set of Italian ceramic dinner plates and made an extra effort to buy a pasta bowl and a serving platter. Your first thought when you see them nicely displayed on your table is "Oh my Gosh! Aren’t they ... more »

How to Organize a Bathroom Counter

By AskSummer

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Bathroom counters are easy targets for clutter. Make-up, products, beauty gadgets and gizmos usually end up ON TOP OF the counter. Hide all of it in a snap! Make it easier to tidy up even the messiest of bathroom counters... more »

How to Organize a Book Shelf or Bookcase

By missforty

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A built-in bookcase can be a wonderful feature in a home, but it can just as easily detract from the beauty of a home if it has a cluttered and messy appearance. Here's how to get your bookshelves under control... more »

How to Personalize a Bookshelf

By gailM

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Bookshelves take on their owner's personality. Besides the range of titles and the way you organize it, express your personality in the choice of bookends. Here are ideas to personalize a bookshelf... more »

How to Personalize Your Pillow

By Nate1224hoops

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This article will show you how to personalize your pillow. If you are trying to add curb appeal to your home take a look at this... more »

How to Polish Decoupage

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Polishing makes your decoupage shiny... more »

How to Press and Frame Flowers

By Dissonance

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Don't you wish you could save your bouquet of flowers forever as a special keepsake? Now you can! Frame your pressed flowers following this do-it-yourself project... more »

How to Purchase Original Art for Less than Prints or Reproductions

By Limowreck

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You don't have to settle for prints or reproductions to buy affordable art. In fact, buying original art is often less expensive and offers you greater variety. This is a great time to beautify your home, invest in an art collection, and ... more »

How to Recycle: Turn Tuna Cans into a Rainbow Caddy using Polymer Clay

By PolyClayPlay

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Refer to my basic instructions (see my article here) and then have fun with this project. As a Clay Cutter Caddy it is great for storing your different shaped cutters including Kemper® Kutters, Makin's® brand cutters and Wilton® ... more »

How to Renovate an Old Clock

By Ruby Bayan

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Those inexpensive, lightweight plastic clocks are a classic. They may look very basic and standard, but they can tell time accurately and often have a reliably long life. What if you could renovate them into contemporary clocks that call ... more »

How to Seal Fireplace Bricks to Hang Art

By seashore

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some different ways to hang art.. more »

How to Select Mats for Pictures

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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The right mat sets off a picture beautifully, and the wrong mat can ruin it. Here are some tips for selecting mats that will complement your artwork and your decor... more »

How to Shop for Vintage Mirrors

By RockOnRockL

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Home décor magazines often dictate trends—and this year, many list vintage mirrors as an attractive addition to any modern home. While the process of choosing between oak or rosewood, simple or ornate, refinished or natural might seem ... more »

How to Take Out Pen Marks on Plastic

By Valerie M

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Let's Get Those Pen Marks Off That Plastic!.. more »

How to Turn Natural Birch Logs into an Artistic Wood Sculpture in Your Home

By designyourlife

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Turn a walk in the woods into a decorating mission. Seek out fresh-fallen birch logs to create a very simple but dramatic natural wooden sculpture in your home... more »

How to turn Old Furniture Pieces into Beautiful Works of Art

By pchow

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OK, so you've all seen people either selling old furniture pieces at garage sales or on craigslist, or, even worse, throwing them out, right? Well, I propose a way to reduce/reuse/recycle these old pieces while saving the environment at the same ... more »

How to Use Baskets

By Bobbi Holmes

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Baskets come in all shapes, sizes and textures. If your closet space is limited, baskets add decorative storage to your living space. Even empty, many baskets can add the ideal accent to your home. We know the Easter Bunny loves baskets, but ... more »

How to Use Decorative Lighting in the Home

By Ruby Bayan

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Lighting styles can make a huge impact in the home. There is ambient lighting (background lighting that illuminates the home), task lighting (for specific activities like reading or cooking), accent lighting (highlights special features like ... more »

How to Bargain and Haggle...Getting What You Want, Cheap.

By David Sarokin

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Haggling. Bargaining. Discount shopping. Wheedling. Negotiating. Whatever you want to call it, you can save a lot of money, and get quite a rush in the process. It's not something to do only when you travel to foreign lands. In ... more »

How to Build An Orgone Generator

By UHFTycoon

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Orgone Generators create immense amounts of life-energy which can be used for therapeutic purposes. It takes technical skill and time to build a strong Orgone Generator, but the process is always a lot of fun. Here’s a quick how-to on the basics ... more »

How to Care for Paintings

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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You may not be the proud owner of a painting by Picasso or Monet, but your collection still deserves respect. Whether an oil or watercolor handed down from past generations or picked up at a local flea market, proper care of artwork is essential ... more »

How to change the look of a room cheaply and easily.

By LogiesPage

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You can change the look and feel of your room by adding a few simple items and spending very little money... more »

How to Check Your Electric Blankets for Safety

By Sheila Wilkinson

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There's nothing more snuggly on a cold winter's night than to get into a preheated bed. An electric blanket can become an old friend over the years, but over 250 fires a year are caused by wear and/or improper use. Use this safety checklist to be ... more »

How to Come Up With Beautiful, Inexpensive Pots for Plants

By derbyka

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It always happens. You've found a beautiful new plant and go to buy a pot that will show it off only to get hit with sticker shock! Leave the high prices behind and take a look at these cheaper alternatives... more »

How to Create a Small Indoor Medicine Wheel

By yvonne quarles

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Medicine wheels are usually large, circular gardens with stone cairns, and planted with herbs and plants. American Indians have held these spaces sacred for thousands of years. If you live somewhere with little or no place to put such a medicine ... more »

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