Decorating Materials & Supplies

How to Decorate Using a Calendar

By Sydnee

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Have you ever wanted to give your child a great "theme" room but you didn't think you had a the time or the money? Well I think I have an idea here that you will enjoy and it's farely easy too... more »

How to Decorate with Antiques or Collectibles

By favefive

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If you are an avid collector of antiques and collectible decorative items, you are in great luck. Your home is a place where you can showcase your collectible for you to enjoy as well share with your visitors... more »

How to Decorate with Postcards

By Ashley Petry

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Postcards were created to send the message, “Wish you were here.” But postcards can also say “Welcome home” if you use them to decorate your house or apartment. Postcards are a great way to decorate on a budget, and they can add vintage ambiance ... more »

How to Decorate Your Apartment Without Spending a Dime

By cfloud

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Sometimes when you move into a new place you don't have much in the way of decorations. This often happens because the last thing you think of when it comes to moving into a new place is the extra comfort stuff like decorations. However, you ... more »

How to Decorate Your Home Like a Pro

By SueanneD

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Decorating your home can be both time consuming and overwhelming. But you don't need to hire an interior decorator to get the job done. While it's a big task to undertake on your own, it will allow you to incorporate your personality and desires ... more »

How to Design a Stone Fireplace - Idea #1

By decoratingideas

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A fireplace is often an inviting centerpiece of a family room, and choosing the location and design of your fireplace is crucial to the overall design of your home. Using cultured stone offers you the most flexibility in design style and color!.. more »

How to Free-Form Stencil

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Free-form stenciling is a stenciling method using overlaps and grouping to create free-flowing designs that are uninhibited by straight-border repetition... more »

How to Get A Very Sophisticated Glass and Chrome Room Divider That Was Featured in the Movie American Gangster

By AngelBean

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Finding a sophisticated glass divider for your Contemporary or Bohemian Designed living room is easy to do on the cheap when you know the right thing to look for at a thrift shop... more »

How to Hire a Wallpaper Hanger

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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After choosing your wallpaper, you've got to find the right person to hang it. Common sense and a respect for experience will serve you well... more »

How to Install a Towel Bar in a Bathroom

By Murray Anderson

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Wet towels can weigh a lot—so it's important that any towel bar you install is strong enough and attached solidly to the wall—in order to hold that weight. Now, towel bars come in all kinds of designs, styles and colors—but for the most part, ... more »

How to Install Shelf Brackets Using Drywall Anchors

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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There's generally never enough storage in a home or garage, but this is a problem that can easily be remedied. Installing bracket shelving is a simple way to add much needed storage to a pantry, bathroom or garage. Put up shelves using drywall ... more »

How to Love Your Room For Teens

By cantlive4evr

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Teens want to love their room...parents want to be the cheapest as possible to redo the room. Make an awesome room for your teen, without losing tons of money... more »

How to Make A Ceramic Tiled Fireplace Hearthmat

By w1z111

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You can make your own decorative ceramic tile fireplace hearthmat! Fire-resistant, safe, useful and adds appeal to your living area!.. more »

How to Make a Hairbow Holder From a Picture Frame

By christieo1

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If you know a little girl who has a bunch of hair bows, you may have noticed that they can take up a lot of space. Here is a simple project that you can do to keep those hairbows organized and use them as fun decor at the same time... more »

How to Make a NO Sew Christmas Tree Skirt

By pianistic

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Need to cover up the bottom of the Christmas Tree and you don't want to use a sloppy white sheet. Here's a quick no sew skirt that you can keep simple or decorated it as much as you want... more »

How to Make a Slipcover for the Back of a Windsor Chair

By jburrous

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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 to be made for the back of the exact chair you are ... more »

How to Manage an Interior Decorating Project

By ~My Design Secrets~

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Successfully managing an interior decorating project is a lot simpler when you have the tools of the trade. When you are out shopping, a few key items can mean the difference between feeling organized or overwhelmed... more »

How to Mosaic a Flowerpot

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Interesting pots make great gifts, and they can make the tiniest patio garden look like a Tuscan refuge... more »

How to Paint on Jars

By Kristie Leong M.D.

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Empty glass jars can be transformed into beautiful decorative art objects with a coat of paint and an interesting design. Here's how to paint on jars... more »

How to reupholster a dining room chair seat

By MomReesa

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This how-to article will instruct you on how to recover or reupholster a dining room chair seat. Do you have old dining room chair with dirty or worn cushions? If so, this is an easy fix!.. more »

How to Select Upholstery Fabric

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Choose upholstery to suit your lifestyle as well as your decor. Here are some tips about common upholstery fabrics... more »

How to Update Old Linens

By Erinn Valencich

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With the holidays around the corner guests will be arriving soon to celebrate. Before you go out and buy new linens, think about giving your old ones a facelift!.. more »

How to Use a Spray Gun

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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It can be challenging to use a spray gun, but once you have mastered it you will love the professional results a spray gun gives you. The most important step in any spraying project is setting up the gun, and, with practice, this becomes second ... more »

How to Apply Glaze to Wood Furniture

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Glazing furniture involves applying any colorant between coats of finish. It can be used to alter the color of furniture, to give the appearance of age, to mimic the appearance of more heavily-grained woods and to add character and depth to a ... more »

How to Buy a New Carpet

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A carpet can really add a whole other dimension to a room, it will also say a lot about you as a person, so don't just throw anything on floor. Whatever your style or budget, you can find carpeting to fit your needs and tastes... more »

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