Decorating Materials & Supplies

How to Clean a Granite Countertop

By Kristie Leong M.D.

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Granite countertops can add a touch of beauty to your kitchen. Here's how to keep them clean and problem free... more »

How to Clean Baskets Properly

By Sheila Wilkinson

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Baskets have been a household staple for years. They can hold magazines, towels and silverware. They can also serve as knick knacks all over the house. Read on to learn how to clean them properly... more »

How to create a fun window treatment

By sheila Helmberger

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This is one way to create a fun and pretty window covering... more »

How to Create a Mood with Scents

By johnd2141

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Have you ever noticed how the warm scent of a candle wafting through the air can be uplifting, energizing, or make you cozy? Or maybe there's a certain body spray, soap, or perfume that just keeps you going through the day. Did you wonder why ... more »

How to Create a Romantic Shabby Chic Bedroom

By johnd2141

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Create a Romantic Shabby Chic Style Bedroom 1. Bedding – Choose vintage inspired florals, stripes, and patterns in pastels. Mix and match them. Throw in some beautiful vintage or reproduction chenille’s for added texture... more »

How to Create a Stylish Bulletin Board

By Erinn Valencich

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A bulletin board can be a convenient way to keep notes, bills, invitations and other papers handy, but it can also be an eyesore. Want a better-looking bulletin board? Here are a few tips for creating a message board that’s so lovely you won’t ... more »

How to Create Framed Pictures Cheaply

By Tena Green

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To give a house that homey feeling you need pictures. Many times the nice pictures with the beautiful frames can be quite expensive, but there are ways to create framed pictures at minimal cost. Follow these easy steps to create framed pictures ... more »

How to Create The Best Decorating Toolbox

By johnd2141

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Save time and frustration by assembling your own decorating toolbox. Most do-it-yourself projects are hampered by the lack of tools (or knowing where to find the tools) to get the job done. Storing Your Tools: A toolbox, caddy or a storage step ... more »

How to Create Wall Photography on a Budget

By GreenKnitter

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Photography is a hot new art trend, but can cost big bucks. But it doesn't have to. With a little bargain hunting, creativity and a vision of your own personal style, you can create walls of art for a little cash... more »

How to Deal With Wood Panels and Humidity

By johnd2141

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Coping with wood movement All wood workers need to be aware of wood movement when building furniture projects. Failure to consider this important factor can cause wood panels to crack or split. My high school biology teacher compared the ... more »

How to Decorate a Ballerina Theme Room

By Kristie Leong M.D.

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If you have a little girl who loves to dance, she'll be thrilled to come home to a room decorated with a ballerina theme. Imagine how excited she'll be when she invites her friends from ballet class to visit her ballet themed room. Plus, it's so ... more »

How to Decorate a Bathroom for Under $100

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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The bathroom is one of the busiest rooms in many homes. You want it to be functional as well as beautiful. Decorating a bathroom doesn't mean you have to spend a fortune on new fixtures, flooring and accessories. There are many ways to decorate a ... more »

How to Decorate a Child's Room

By johnd2141

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When it comes to decorating a child's room, your approach should be much different from decorating an adult bedroom. For kids, their bedroom is where they play games, read, listen to music, day-dream, or just go to be alone sometimes. So use ... more »

How to Decorate a Child's Room

By johnd2141

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When it comes to decorating a child's room, your approach should be different from decorating an adult bedroom. That's because a child's bedroom should reflect his or her personality and not yours. For kids, their bedroom is where they play ... more »

How to Decorate a Desk With Wallpaper

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Customize a desk to suit the style of a room by choosing atlas wallpaper, princess wallpaper or floral wallpaper in colors that match the room's decor. Apply the wallpaper to the desktop as you would when decoupaging for the best results... more »

How to Decorate a Harvest Tablescape

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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The harvest season is a wonderful time to bring the outdoors in with a beautifully decorated tablescape. A tablescape is more than just a centerpiece. It includes the tablecloth, place settings, serving dishes and any other decorative accessories ... more »

How to Decorate a Kitchen to Lose Weight

By eHow Health Editor

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We make many changes in our lives in our march towards a healthy weight. Decorate your kitchen not only to express your style but also to help you stay with your diet plan and lose weight. It could be anything from the colors to the lighting. The ... more »

How to Decorate A Room: Ten Ideas

By johnd2141

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Not all home decorating ideas require a heavy investment of time and money. If you're looking for a few affordable home interior decorating ideas to freshen up a room over a weekend, try these ten:.. more »

How to Decorate a Small Bedroom Colonial Style

By Kristie Leong M.D.

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Do you need ideas on how to decorate a small bedroom? If you enjoy more traditional styles of home décor, decorating a small bedroom in the colonial design style can give it warmth and character. There's something cozy and quite comforting ... more »

How to Decorate a Solid Wood Chest

By Kristie Leong M.D.

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Do you have a solid wood chest in your home that could use an update? Maybe you've redecorated a room and that old reliable chest of drawers looks too boring and predictable. The good news is there are ways to transform that old chest into a ... more »

How to Decorate Ethnic

By johnd2141

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With all that is happening in the world today - the threat of war, falling stock prices, a recession (in spite of what economists say) - more and more of us are nesting. That is, we are spending more time at home... more »

How to Decorate For A Party

By johnd2141

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Holidays are here and so is the spirit of partying. Here are some wonderful ideas for transforming your home into an innovative party scenario and giving your guests an occasion that will forever remain etched in their memories... more »

How to Decorate For Real Life

By johnd2141

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I spent a recent weekend curled up with a stack of decorating magazines. I read them cover to cover - usually back to front, but that's the way I read most magazines and newspapers. I studied each photograph and tried to determine the particular ... more »

How to Decorate For Thanksgiving

By johnd2141

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Decorating for Thanksgiving on a tight budget can be simple when using elements found around your home or apartment. Here are a few tips for adding that special Thanksgiving flavor to your decor for little or no money... more »

How to Decorate Frugally

By johnd2141

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The trend these days is to discover extremely innovative ways to decorate interiors on a budget. The tips provided below are just a few of the many ways one can inexpensively achieve a truly original look for a room... more »

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