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How to install a mirror using mastic

By bmerritt

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A mirror is a basic necessity in almost any home. Mirrors are found in our bathroom, bedroom, and hallways. Mirrors help to add space, light, and decorative environment to a room. Here is how you install a large mirror using mirror mastic (glue)... more »

How to Install a Motion Switch for a Track Lighting System

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Track lighting is versatile—it’s great for highlighting art and architectural features, or simply lighting a room. You can install a motion switch for your track lighting so that your system automatically turns on when you enter, and turns off ... more »

How to Install Track Lighting

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Use track lighting to change the mood of a room, highlight corners and walls or create interesting shadows. Once the wiring is in place, you can install track lighting with a professional's help, provided you follow these guidelines... more »

How to Make a Small Room Appear Larger

By Cougar1002

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One common problem in interior decorating is having a room that is very small and trying to make it appear larger. In this article, I'll share some tips that I've found helpful... more »

How to Make a Softball Lamp

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A softball lamp is a decorative lamp made out of softball equipment. This lamp is a great way to memorialize a favorite baseball glove or simply decorate a softball player's room. With a few supplies and patience, give your favorite softball ... more »

How to Make the Right Choice on Energy and Conservation

By MovingXpert

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This eHow will help explain how you can choose the right route when it comes to conserving energy and saving on carbon emissions... more »

How to Pick a Dining Room Chandelier

By ValerieDavid

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A chandelier has a big impact on your dining room space. It can set the whole mood and complete a room's design for a beautiful and comfortable setting. It can be daunting, though, looking through catalogs or lighting showrooms and trying to ... more »

How to Pick Wrought Iron Lighting

By George Kramer

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Learn the importance of why you should pick wrought iron lighting for your home. Its durability makes it an attractive feature when considering lighting for your home... more »

How to Replace an Outdoor Ceiling Fixture

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Replacing an outdoor ceiling fixture is a fairly straight forward process even though there are a good many steps. Just follow these directions and you will be able to install your ceiling fixture so that it works properly and safely... more »

How to Select Recessed Task Lighting

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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General or ambient light in a room may not be enough for specific tasks. Lights that brighten specific areas ease eye strain for tasks like putting on makeup, preparing food and reading. While design professionals usually recommend recessed ... more »

How to Wire a Three-Way Dimmer Switch

By Dave Donovan

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Three-way switches can commonly be found at either end of a hallway, near the doors of a very large room with multiple entryways or at the top and bottom of a set of stairs. They allow you the ability to turn the lights on or off from either ... more »

How to Choose the Right Lampshade

By nanrk

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You can easily ruin a great lamp by choosing the wrong lampshade! Lampshades should compliment not only the style of the lamp on which they perch, but should also compliment the function of the lamp as a light source as well. Choosing the right ... more »

How to Create Safe Paper Bag Luminaries

By Erinn Valencich

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There’s no denying that candlelight can contribute festive (and flattering) light to any event or décor. In some cases, however, an open flame may not be the safest option, or may even be prohibited. Now there’s a safe alternative to votives: ... more »

How to easily remove wax from carpet

By mollzs2003

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If you've spilled any amount of wax on your carpet, don't worry! There is an easy way to remove it without any stains... more »

How to Highlight Your Living Room’s Décor

By jmessina10

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Lighting, when properly place in your living room, can dramatically enhance the décor of the room. Lighting can be used to display artwork, plants, and furniture and just about anything else you wish to display. This how to article will give ... more »

How to Install Landscape Lighting

By Dave Donovan

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Landscape lighting is one way that you can instantly add curb appeal to your home. Whether you are planning on illuminating a walkway--or your goal is to really show off your well-tended flower garden, landscape lighting may be exactly what you ... more »

How to Make a Light Bulb Easier to Remove from the Socket

By nethopperz

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Do you have an old light fixture that grips the light bulb in a way that makes it difficult to remove? If too much stress is applied while trying to remove the bulb, it will often cause the bulb to shatter. This article teaches a simple way to ... more »

How to Remove a Broken Lightbulb With a Potato

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Glass breaks and a broken light bulb still screwed into a light fixture is a safety hazard. Many people have heard of using a potato to get the light bulb out of the socket but have never tried it. It's a simple way to ensure all the glass and ... more »

How to save money on your electric bill

By maestro83

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Everyone knows since last year we have really been trying to go "green". There are so many website with so much information, and even social networks you can sign up for and make friends as you go "green" together. Going green ... more »

How to Select Decorative Table Lamps

By George Kramer

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Selecting decorative table lamps can be a rewarding experience even if you don't know much about them. After reading the article you should gain an appreciation for them... more »

How to Buy a Table Lamp

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Table lamps should satisfy lighting requirements as well as complement decor. Here are some ways to make sure your lamp measures up... more »

How to Buy Lamps and Light Fixtures

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Just as jewelry accessorizes a dress, decorative light fixtures accessorize a room and create a mood. More than beauty, however, effective lighting adds safety, comfort and drama. Use illumination from three sources of light: general (or ... more »

How to Choose the Proper Lighting for a Bedroom

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Choosing the proper lighting for a room involves taking the time to determine your needs. By truly assessing your needs before making any purchases, you will be able to determine what you need while you are at a lighting store. Otherwise, you may ... more »

How to Choose the Right Light for a Child’s Room

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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The right lighting will let your children work, play and sleep in their rooms in comfort and safety. Here are some tips to help you with your choice... more »

How to Clean a Chandelier

By jezzikabret

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You picked out the perfect chandelier that adds just the right amount of elegance and sparkle to your room. But I'm guessing you didn't think about having to clean it when you bought it or moved into a home with an existing chandelier. Are you a ... more »

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