Articles on Decorating Materials & Supplies

How to Live Green In an Apartment or Rented House

By LilacGirl

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Green living can be more of a challenge when you live in a place that you don't own but it can be done. Here are some suggestions for living a greener life in a rental... more »

How to Make a Bamboo Pot Rack for Plants and Storage Under $5 Dollars

By veryirie

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If you're looking for an inexpensive, yet decorative way to display your indoor plant vines OR if you need extra storage for your pots and pans, read on........ more »

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

By Sharon Neth

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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 Center Piece from the Garden

By Gardengates

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Your garden has a whole supply of useful materials just waiting to be used for making center pieces and holiday decorations. Here are a few ideas... 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 Make Use of an Unused Fireplace

By cyclegirl98

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Do you have an unused fireplace that you're wondering what you're going to do with it? Or maybe it's just too messy to keep up with. We do, it's been unused for years because supposedly it won't draw. Here is my solution until I actually have ... more »

How to Make Your Bed Luxurious and Comfortable

By MissSarah

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The sun is setting, the day is coming to an end, and it’s time for you to crawl into bed for a restful and rejuvenating night’s sleep. However, before you do, follow these steps to ensure that your bed has all of the necessary elements to reach ... more »

How to Make Your Windows Look Like Stained Glass

By Gardengates

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You can actually paint your windows to look like stained glass. With vinyl and plastic-based paints, you can outline what looks like real leading and then fill in the areas inside with stained glass paint... more »

How to Measure Footcandles

By QABumper

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From the dawn of the electric age, we have enjoyed bright light and plenty of it. There is no rule to use in determinating appropriate light levels. In general, people choose a level of illumination that meets their individual tastes. There are, ... 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 prep wood cabinets/furniture for painting

By lmdevona

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If you are thinking about changing the look of your bathroom or kitchen cabinets or if you are looking to change the look of an old piece of furniture, here are some helpful hints to help you get a great looking end result... 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 Shorten Horizontal Window Blinds

By SeventhSibling

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You can purchase pre-made aluminum or vinyl horizontal window blinds at major home improvement centers or super stores. Relatively inexpensive, horizontal blinds provide privacy and filter out bright light. The available blind widths match ... more »

How to Use Aromatherapy

By meemee67

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You may not know it but smell is stronger than people think. We can hear and touch but scents invigorate us, calms us, boosts our energy and changes our moods. It's a shift in energy... more »

How to Use calendar photos as pictures

By cherry67

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Recently a friend of mine bought me a Gustav Klimt calendars. The photos are magnificent, he is one of my favorite artist, and I had this idea to not throw the calendars away but to make use of it. here's how you can make beautiful pictures for ... 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 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 Choosing a Granite Countertop - Ask the Right Questions

By decoratingideas

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So you’ve decided to go with granite for your new or remodeled kitchen or bathroom. You’ve found a granite warehouse and installer, and you are headed off to choose the perfect color. What are some questions you should ask when you arrive? More ... 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 Natural Living Room

By Kristie Leong M.D.

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One way to create a harmonious living environment is to use natural materials to create a warm and inviting mood. It's not difficult to turn an ordinary room into a peaceful retreat where you can find comfort and be at one with your surroundings. ... 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 decorate on a budget

By WendyRenee

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Many of us can't afford to shop at the department stores when we want to buy decor for our homes. I will give you some tips and ideas to get you started in decorating your place at prices you can afford... more »

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