Decorating Materials & Supplies

Many older homes were constructed without modern privacy considerations and lack the walls erected around the commodes. If your home has no side walls, you can easily install a toilet paper holder...

Homemade table decorations can often be fun crafts projects for kids to do before a meal to add a little extra flair to the decor. These projects are often best suited for meals before holidays...

Using contact paper to decorate cabinet doors is a cheap alternative to other, more expensive redecoration methods. Contact paper is also easier to clean and maintain, making it an optimal choice...

Spray adhesive makes a great substitute for liquid glue in many crafts, as well as numerous household projects and repairs. You can use these sprays on many types of surfaces, including different...

The purpose of a kitchen backsplash is to protect the wall behind the sink from moisture. But it's also an opportunity to dress up the look of the room. A well-designed tile backsplash should...

Rubber-backed shelf paper has a habit of adhering so well to a shelving surface that removing it can be difficult. The goo and mess left behind can make new shelf liner look bumpy and ill fitting....

Interior designers need the proper tools to draw their designs. Each tool is used to perform a specific function and although many designers use computer-aided design er software to complete...

If you have kitchen or bathroom counters that are faded, worn or otherwise unattractive, replacing them can be expensive. Perhaps you are renting a home and find the counters unsightly. In either...

It stinks to be stuck in a cubicle all day while the sun shines outside, taunting you with the summer time. But you can bring a little bit of summer into the office by collecting summer-themed...

This article will explain how to utilize trash around your home, keeping it out of the public dumps to help the environment, make things that you can actually use at your house or office, and...

Crepe paper is used to decorate for any and all holidays. It comes in a variety of colors, sizes and styles. Usually it is purchased in large rolls that are not completely used for one occasion....

If you are lucky enough to have a lot of old family photographs, don't hide them away in dusty albums! Bring them out where everyone can enjoy them. You can compare family resemblences,...

Vinyl wall decals are one of the most popular decorating trends on the market today. They work especially well in apartments and rental properties where installing traditional art and framed...

Ever seen those hooks on TV that you poke into your walls? Now you can make a hook yourself at almost no cost. These paper clip hooks are surprisingly strong, and can be used to hang picture...

A large empty wall can really drag down a room. But decorating a huge empty space can be a challenge, especially on a budget. Most people think of art or shelving but they can come with a big...

Have you thought of making your own tracing paper? No? It really is a lot easier than you think. Just a few supplies and you will be able to turn an ordinary piece of paper transparent. This...

Old aluminum hand engraving is an art form, one that has been practiced for many years. In fact, it is probably one of the oldest art forms of man and known to have existed as far back as the...

A cheap and effective way to liven up your home is through do-it-yourself arts and crafts. There are tons of books and stores that have everything you need to start creating personalized trinkets...

With the resurgence in the popularity of wallpaper many people are finding themselves faced with the need to remove unwanted wallpaper to either put up their own design or do another wall...

Shelf paper is a quick installing, easy to use and affordable interior decorating item. But it can be tough to apply it evenly and smoothly without creating noticeable bubbles in the middle....

Making a customized clock out of scrapbook paper is easy and inexpensive. All you need is some scrapbook paper with a funky design and some foam-core board. You can make a customized clock for...

This article will describe how to make a slip cover for an armless Windsor Chair. There are many styles of Windsor Chairs. Therefore we will examine the art of pattern making. A pattern will have...

Decoupage is the art of applying and sealing paper cutouts on almost any surface to decorate almost anything from picture frames to lamps, furniture and dishes.