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How to Accessorize a Console Table

By Erinn Valencich

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Accessorizing a console table can add so much drama to a room, and a nice mix of accessories is usually the best look. Below I am going to give you tips on how to properly accessorize a console table so it looks its best!.. 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 Choose a Granite Countertop Color

By decoratingideas

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One of the most important design factors in any kitchen is the countertop color. Below, you’ll find the most important things to keep in mind when choosing a granite countertop color for your home... more »

How to Choose a Unique Housewarming Gift

By missforty

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Housewarming parties are a great way for the new homeowner to invite friends and family over to see the new house. It is appropriate to bring a housewarming gift when invited to attend a housewarming party. The traditional housewarming gift is a ... more »

How to Choose Kitchen Cabinets - Wood Species and Characeristics

By decoratingideas

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When choosing new kitchen cabinets, it is important to consider the type of wood species that you will use. It will have a huge impact on the look and feel of your kitchen! Some of the many choices are oak, maple, knotty alder, pine, cherry and ... more »

How to Design a Boys Baseball Bedroom

By decoratingideas

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Sports-themed bedrooms for boys are always a great way to go for the athlete in your family. Here are some great ways to create a baseball theme boys bedroom on a budget!.. more »

How to Design a Laundry Room That Works For You!

By decoratingideas

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Laundry rooms used to be the neglected room in the house. Find a closet or another room large enough for a washer and dryer, and that was all you needed. These days, the laundry room has become an important working area for a busy home, and ... more »

How to Find Free Directions for Faux Finish Painting on the Internet

By missforty

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There is a great website that offers free detailed instructions on how to do faux finishing painting... more »

How to Get a FREE Air Wick Fresh Matic Automatic Sprayer

By *Janet Ford

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Free stuff is always good. This offer is for a FREE Air Wick Fresh Matic Automatic Spray. Up to 2800 Sprays which will last for up to 60 days of automatic freshness... more »

How to make a beautiful topiary for your home out of used dryer sheets

By smidgen

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Do you love the look of topiaries but hate the cost of it? Do you want a certain color theme to your topiary but don't have a lot of supplies in your stash to make it with? Try this project and you will see how easy and fun that can be for you ... more »

How to make a pillow out of a placemat

By Sprice

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Searching for the perfect accent pillow but cant seem to find the look you want? this happens so often and can be very frustrating. i like to use odd things to decorate my home and i have found that placemats are a gold mine. you can find just ... more »

How to Make a Quick Inexpensive Wall Hanging

By Hapworth

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Have a large wall space that needs decorating? Don't want to pay high prices for pictures? Make your own wall hanging and change it with the seasons... more »

How to Paint a room with multi colors

By Bruce McDaniel

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Painting a room with multi colors.. more »

How to pick the best paint finish for you (flat, semi gloss, gloss)

By FUSILLI1OF4

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Ever wonder about the differences in paint finish when choosing paint for your home? Which finish will hide imperfections best? Which is the easiest to clean? Which has the highest glossiest sheen? Which holds up best to constant scrubbing? ... more »

How to Pick Upholstery Fabrics

By Sheila Wilkinson

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Whether you're choosing an upholstery fabric for recovering your furniture or a new piece, the fabric is important. A good quality fabric will make your furniture not only last longer but look great longer. Poor fabrics wear poorly over time and ... more »

How to QUICK DECOR FACELIFTS

By Dawnella66

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We all have limited time and limited funds in the real world. These are quick facelift fixes for your bedroom and bath... more »

How to save money on home decorating

By FUSILLI1OF4

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Ever fall in love with a page out of a home decorating magazine, knowing you can't afford it (especially in today's economy). Do you want to find a way to shop, one sale at a time and making your home decorating dreams come true? If so.. read ... more »

How to Decorate A Bathroom with a Featured Tile Wall

By Kyle Schuneman

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Instead of thinking of tile just for a back splash in a bathroom think of using it on an entire wall to really make that wall pop as a feature... more »

How to Make a Balloon Table Bouquet

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Balloon bouquets are inexpensive to make, go together quickly and add instant flair to the festivities!.. more »

How to Make a Melo-lantern (A Halloween Alternate!)

By MelissaFouch

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Halloween only comes once a year, and still I find a way to carve up to 4 pumpkins throughout October, sometimes starting even in September! But now you don't have to wait for the delights of the harvest season to turn your edibles into party ... more »

How to Make Hand-dipped Candles

By MelissaFouch

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Hand-dipped Taper Candles are a simple, beautiful accent to your dinner table, a thoughtful hostess gift, and best of all -- a fun project! If you like the rustic imperfection of hand-made things, this project is for you! Perfect for the ... more »

How to Make Your Own Window Frost

By stlscientist

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Ever wonder how they made window frost in the 1800's. Well, wonder no more!.. more »

How to Repurpose Your Old Fish Tank

By Dani Fausek

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If you no longer have any fish and are wondering what to do with that old tank, it's time to get creative. Depending on the size of the tank, there are many possibilities. Here are a few imaginative suggestions... more »

How to Save Space & Decorate on a Budget

By anae428

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You don't need to take a trip to a pricey home store to get organized. Here are some tips I use in my own home to get the best versatility in all my furniture & items. Some of these random ideas are super clever..... more »

How to Cheaply Decorate Your Sports Room

By abbeyroad920

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A sports room is a great place for a fan to hang out. Decorating a sports room, though, can be expensive. Here is how to cheaply decorate your sports room... more »

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