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How to Make Your Room Look Larger

By L1onherd

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When living in a small space, undoubtedly you will have to make some compromises in decorating and organization. If you’re looking for that cozy, intimate space I have just the thing for you. Just by adding color, rearranging furniture, and ... more »

How to Optimize Kitchen Counter Space

By mollyhcarter

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Lack of counter space is one of the top complaints for many cooks. If you find you have limited counter space in your kitchen, there are a few tricks that can make your work area seem larger... more »

How to Plan a Visit to Lyme Park

By Fin Young, eHow UK

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Lyme Park is a famous Tudor House that was transformed into sprawling Italian-style palace during the 18th century. Now owned by the National Trust, it boasts beautiful gardens, a medieval deer park and a vast estate. The house was famously the ... more »

How to Purchase a Plasma TV

By Anthony Delgado

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With so many brands, styles, and sizes of Plasma TV’s available, it can be difficult to know what you are actually getting when you purchase a plasma TV. The following advice will help you to clarify exactly what you are purchasing for the money ... more »

How to Remodel a Kitchen

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Remodeling a kitchen is a great way to increase the value of your home. The project can range in price from a few hundred dollars if you need to replace an appliance to thousands if you want to modernize outdated countertops, flooring and wall ... more »

How to Select Recessed Task Lighting

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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General or ambient light in a room may not be enough for specific tasks. Lights that brighten specific areas ease eye strain for tasks like putting on makeup, preparing food and reading. While design professionals usually recommend recessed ... more »

How to select wall clocks before buying them

By ForyourHome

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It is the desire of every homeowner to create a home with a décor that reflects their own personalities and taste. Choosing the elements that help this dream come true is often harder than it sounds. Make a good choice like a decorative wall ... more »

How to Spruce Up Your Decor

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Who says you need to spend big bucks and entire weekends in design center stores to update your home's decor? A tired-looking home may benefit from a simple dash of color here and a bit of pizazz there. No major renovation required... more »

How to Use Mirrors in Decor

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Mirrors provide a special magic in decor, adding light and seemingly expanding space. Reflect on these ideas for using mirrors in your home... more »

How to Attract Winter Birds

By Heide Braley

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When everything gets gray and barren outside with the deep chill of winter, it is especially thrilling to see little birds jumping about looking for food. If you are seeing them, it is usually because there is a food source nearby. As winter ... more »

How to Audition for HGTV's "Design Star"

By NYLady

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Are you a talented interior designer or would-be interior designer and want to be noticed? How about taking on the challenge of competing on Home and Garden Television's design-based reality show, "Design Star?" The producers are ... more »

How to Become Organized, One Minute at a Time

By cb483h

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It might feel overwhelming to look at the clutter in the kitchen "junk drawer," the hall closet or the spare bedroom -- but don't despair. You don't need a TV show like "Mission: Organization" or "Clean Sweep" to ... more »

How to Create a Massage Room in Your Home

By RayLynn

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As a massage therapist having a massage room in your home is a great way to keep costs down because you don’t have to rent a space and if you’re not busy with a massage you have more time at home. Trying to get a room set up for massage is a ... more »

How to Create a Plan Library Using CAD

By Rachel Lanning

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A plan library will allow you the opportunity to be more creative with the overall plan itself instead of spending valuable time laying out basic rooms. By including basic or standard room layouts, you’ll be able to quickly pull them into new or ... more »

How to Create an Outdoor Lounge Bed

By Erinn Valencich

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Want to give your deck a little of that chic, outdoor lounge look? Give yourself, and your guests, a comfortable place to relax alfresco by assembling a lounge-like bed in your own backyard. It’s sure to be a whole lot more inviting than a ... more »

How to Decorate a Foyer

By favefive

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If you have a foyer, no matter how small or big it is, you would want to put enough attention for it to be as welcoming as possible for your guests. A foyer should be decorated in things that speak about you, and should set the stage for your home... more »

How to Decorate a Room With a Los Angeles Lakers Theme

By abbeyroad920

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The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most famous basketball teams in the NBA. The Lakers also have quite a large fan base. A room dedicated to the team would be enjoyed by any fan. Here is how you can decorate a room with a Los Angeles Lakers theme... more »

How to Decorate in a Model Home Look

By favefive

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Ever wonder why new homes sell faster besides being built brand new? Well, plain and simple, they have been staged or decorated with the buyer in mind. Now a question comes to mind too, after the buyers get the key and opened the door, how can ... more »

How to Decorate With Found or Everyday Objects

By Jenn Hollowell

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There are many creative ways to decorate homes using found or everyday objects. Surrounding everyone are things needed to go from day to day, things people discard without realizing it’s worth and things of value often overlooked... more »

How to Draw a Vanity Using CAD

By Rachel Lanning

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Create a basic freestanding or built-in vanity and then make it unique or keep it as a standard. You can always alter the basic drawing by changing the drawer configuration, sconce location or mirror style. You can try varying the look of your ... more »

How to Organize a Lingerie Drawer

By K Mueller Stroup

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After reading this article, you will hopefully have some different ideas on how to organize that ever-important lingerie drawer... more »

How to Organize a Small Kitchen

By Lulu1

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Having a tiny kitchen makes cooking a real challenge. With some imagination and organization, you can make your small kitchen an efficient and inviting workspace... more »

How to Organize Under Your Bathroom Sink

By Bethenny Frankel

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I admit it. I’m a bit neurotic and obsessive compulsive. However, in my apartment, finding things is a breeze and everything has an orderly organized nature. For example, underneath my sink is an organized, well-utilized space. I’ve seen what ... more »

How to Organize Your Closets Using IKEA Products

By ValerieDavid

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It's easy for closets to become disorganized, especially when there's only 1 rod or shelf and not much room for anything. The best option for reclaiming your closet is to completely rethink and reorganize the space with a variety of storage ... 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 »

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