Home Decor

Personalized graphics can be prepared for decorating windows using specialty inkjet papers. The specialty inkjet paper is a clear or white film that has a rough surface on one side for the ink to...

We all have a least one Bookshelf, But if you are like me it's plain and boring, Not anymore! There are many ways to update a bookshelf and put your own twist on it. One of the way's I've updated...

When wet hands or messy spills need immediate attention, paper towel dispensers are a convenient option for your kitchen or restroom. There are many options when choosing a dispenser to fit your...

Decorating a girl's room can be a fun activity for you and your daughter. Three-dimensional wood or quilted fabric letters that spell the girl's name or a phrase are a popular choice for girls of...

If you are on a budget and have dated melamine kitchen cabinets that aren't easily painted, consider self-adhesive contact paper. Available in various colors and finishes, it can add a touch of...

Folding wooden chairs are often called director's chairs. They are a comfortable and practical type of folding chair. The typical design of the chair can be enhanced with a custom painting on the...

Hanging decorative plates on the walls in your living room can add nostalgia if you use heirloom plates, or simply add to the decor like art work. Choose the plates, arrangement and method of...

If you have a bouquet of flowers that is beginning to wilt or an overabundance of garden flowers you are unsure what to do with, put them to good use by making flower placemats. Inexpensive items...

Making your own tablecloth requires only a few tools and a little time. Given the cost of table covers today, making your own is also very cost effective. Additionally, once you have created a...

Adding Japanese decor to your home means adding a touch of elegance, no matter what design your home currently has. Shoji ("show-jee") is a traditional, rectangular, translucent folding screen...

Vertical blinds can be trendy and functional in almost any space. These blinds are perfect for tall or large windows, such as sliding glass doors. They also are quite durable if children and pets...

Laying shelf paper is a simple way to add décor and protect the surface of your shelf (or shelves) and drawer interiors at the same time. It also can be a somewhat tedious task, as cutting...

A paper towel holder is a simple design but has an important purpose in the home. It can help you to keep paper towels in one place instead of where they can be lost or moved. Building a paper...

When you do a bathroom remodeling project you want to add as much value as you can to your home. One of the ways that you can add more value is to replace the bathroom hardware including the...

If you have plain, dated laminate cabinets, you may be turned off by the idea of priming and painting them for an update. But you don't need to run to a paint store to give your cabinets a...

Simple paper bags are very easy to make. All you need is some strong paper, like craft paper or wrapping paper, scissors, and white glue. For very strong bags you can double up the paper.

Lamps are standard fixtures in most homes. Rather than buy new lamps every time you change the color scheme in your home, you can re-cover the lamps you already have. A homemade lampshade is easy...

Decorative letters that spell your child's name are an elegant way to personalize your baby's nursery, but boutique and retail versions can be costly and their design options are usually limited....

Do-it-yourself outdoor murals can liven up a boring fence or add interest to a blank wall or garage door. With some supervision and forethought they can be excellent community projects. This...

Make a contemporary version of a folding shoji screen using lightweight materials and some ingenuity. This shoji screen project does not require saws or wood. It does require a large work surface...

Running a business from your home is rewarding both financially and emotionally. You decide when to work, how long and when to take time off. As with any business, you must be organized and have...

A roaring fire in a fireplace can lend both heat and ambiance to a room on a cold winter night. New owners of homes equipped with a fireplace can be intimidated by the prospect of starting a fire...

This is a great project for anyone to do! Just follow these simple steps, and you'll wind up with a great looking box, that actually looks like wood!

No matter if you're planning a formal dinner party or a casual get-together, you have to choose what type of napkins to provide for your guests. There are a variety of sizes, colors and types to...

Table coverings can convey a theme, a season or a holiday. They can be part of an everyday décor, changed out as an event requires or when a room needs a quick makeover. Because they are a...

Decorating on a budget can be a challenge. When you are short on money, it is time to get creative and start looking around for new uses for what you have on hand. A stack of brown paper grocery...

Why spend $10 or more for something to hold your pens and pencils on your desk, around your home or in your car? Juice cans (and others) can be easily made to fit the bill! This article will tell...

The sight of Mason jars on a table or a shelf conjures up images of houses with porch swings and places where doors are never locked. To create a casual, country feel in your home, try...

Create simple and inexpensive coasters to compliment your decor. Alter the design to create photo coasters!

Teens like their bedroom to express their styles and interests. These kids are especially interested in items that remind them of fun times with friends or of their favorite hobbies. Craft-savvy...

Many of the most popular styles of kitchen and dining room chairs have upholstered seats that are affixed to the chair frame by small screws through the bottom of the seat and frame. Because of...

Paper is available in so many different types, colors, patterns and sizes that it makes a versatile product for decorating bedrooms, and a relatively inexpensive one. Whether you use large sheets...

Finding light switch covers that match your walls can be a real trick if they're papered, especially if the pattern is intricate and the colors unusual. One solution is to paper the electric plate...

The kitchen is the heart of any home. Just because you are renting an apartment and have a small kitchen does not make this any less true. While you might not be able to paint the walls or...

Do you hate hanging fixtures or pictures with back mounted screw holes? Do you always find your screw holes too far apart or not far enough, no matter how many times you measure? Here's one way of...

What is the point in paying 5 bucks for window decals when you can make your own! It's cheaper, and can be a fun family activity.

Contact paper can be very difficult to remove without damaging the surface underneath, particularly if it is old. However, it isn't impossible to peel up contact paper gently and efficiently. The...

Decorating an office space requires a delicate balance of 3 main elements: functionality, style, and personal touches. If any one of these elements is over- or under-represented in your design,...

It's usually recommended that you strip old wallpaper off before adding new wallpaper. There are several issues with the process of hanging new wallpaper over old. One issue is that when you paste...

Napkins are handy little things. They serve an essential function during mealtime, but they have plenty of other functions too. If you are at all curious about napkins, here are some interesting...

Toilet paper can be one of those hard to place items in a tiny house or apartment. Sure it is cheaper to buy the bigger pack but where do you put twelve rolls of toilet paper without much cabinet...

Using ordinary construction paper, glue and scissors is all that is needed to design these awesome paper lanterns. Make them as simple or fancy as you choose. Hang your paper lanterns over a...

Recycle some of those old food jars you get by making use of them again and not just throwing them into the recycle bin. Old jars are perfect to make a tissue covered vase with and you...

Who hasn't hung a picture on the wall, then stood back to take a look and saw that it was hung too low, too high, or too far to the left or right? If you follow these tips, you will never again...

A personalized mirror makes a unique gift that can be tailored to the tastes of the receiver. This delightful project transforms ordinary glass to a magnificent mirror that is sure to be...

Centerpieces add so much charm to any table. The right centerpiece can prepare any table for the grandest of celebrations. Unfortunately these items can be quite costly when purchased in stores....

Have you recently remodeled? You probably have a pile of paint chips lying around somewhere that you still haven't thrown away. You can use those paint chips to decorate your house.

Trendy import shops display unique items from all over the world. A Mosaic Wall Clock can become an eye catcher when one of your friends walk into your den. The Mosaic Wall Clock will be the...

You have been window shopping and you have gone into trendy boutiques and seen translucent lamps. These lamps are expensive, yet they would look great sitting in you living room. When your friends...

Paper mache is a classic art tool that has been used to create several different crafts for people around the world. One paper mache project that the whole family can do together is making a paper...