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Home design and decor tips on a range of topics. Get ideas for hanging framed art, installing track lighting and creating a living space that even Martha Stewart would be proud of. Want to design a faux headboard? eHow’s home experts have inspired ideas on that very subject. Looking to create more space in the family room? Find advice on arranging furniture, painting walls and lighting the space. Whether you want a bedroom with Old World ambience or a home office with modern accents, discover design ideas tailored to any style.

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How to Absolutely Over Secure Your Doors to Your Home

By 1stSgtPinkerton

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I am truly amazed at how easy it is to kick a door in. This article will teach you how to OVER SECURE your doors... more »

How to Accentuate Landscaping with Outdoor Lighting

By brothabrian

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Outdoor lighting products can be used for a variety of reasons. They help accentuate gardens, fountains and landscaping so you can enjoy the beauty of your outdoor living space. In addition, many studies have shown that a well lit house will ... more »

How to Accessorize a Console Table

By Erinn Valencich

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Accessorizing a console table can add so much drama to a room, and a nice mix of accessories is usually the best look. Below I am going to give you tips on how to properly accessorize a console table so it looks its best!.. more »

How to Achieve Japanese Interior Decorating Style

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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If you are looking for a new decorating style for your home, one great look to consider is that of Japanese decorating. Adopting an Eastern mindset when decorating allows you to use interesting colors, textures and furnishings to create an ... more »

How to add a little touch of home to your dorm.

By Joke

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Do you want to add a little touch of home to your cramped little dorm space here's how... more »

How to Add an Inline Switch to a Lamp

By Dave Donovan

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An inline switch is a self-contained switch that can be installed on the cord of a lamp. This is useful if you have a lamp where it can be difficult to reach the knob on the base of the socket, like a lamp on a high armoire next to your bed. Who ... more »

How to Add Autumn Colors to Your Home

By Jewel27

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Autumn is such a wonderful season and a great time of the year to start decorating your home with warm fall colors. There are many simple things you can do to create that warm glowing feeling of autumn in your home. Here are some suggestions:.. more »

How to add Fall Color's to your home

By Susan Golis

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Fall is the season when the color's gold, green, pomegranate, orange and rich chocolate are incorporated into our Decor. Some of us use bold splashes of color while others go for a more simple and elegant expression of the season... more »

How to Apply a Mural Transfer

By muralist

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This video will show you just how easy it is to decorate your walls using rub-on mural transfers!.. more »

How to assemble and install a window screen

By Dino1353

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Window screens are a great investment. However assembly can be quite tedious... more »

How to Build a Decorative Mailbox

By nick7

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do you live on a street with mail boxes that all look bland? are you tired of being the same, do you want to stand out? well this is how:.. more »

How to Build a Mood Light

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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This LED mood light is a small lamp that shines different colors around the area. The mood light makes for a beautiful lamp and is fairly easy to make. Read on to learn how to build a mood light... more »

How to Build a Small Terrarium

By Kristie Leong M.D.

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The stress of work can sometimes be overwhelming. Wouldn't it be nice to have a bit of nature in your office to help relieve your stress? A tiny office terrarium may be the answer. A small terrarium can be quite easy to build and will bring many ... more »

How To Burn Candles Properly

By SweetCYH

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I will learn: - General Candle Rules - How To Burn Jar Candles - How To Burn Pillar Candles - How To Burn Taper Candles - How To Burn Scented Tea Lights - How To Burn Samplers Votive Candles - How To Burn Tarts Wax Potpourri.. more »

How to Buy an Area Rug

By JillZ

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Area rugs can help bring the design elements of a room together. Rugs that pick up on the colors of the room enhance your decorating scheme and provide a comfortable surface for the floor. Before you begin your search for an area rug, there are ... more »

How to buy and sell discontinued china

By iSeeHowNow

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Heirloom china is an age-old tradition celebrating and commemorating time around the table with friends and loved ones. However, passed down china is oftentimes discontinued china, meaning the collection or pattern is no longer carried or sold by ... more »

How to Buy Closet Organizers

By 01KendraWrites

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Closet organizers not only make your closet look more appealing, they also multiply your usable space several times over. There are many different types of organizers on the market today. This article will help you weed through the selection and ... more »

How to Buy Green For Baby.

By ***amylaine

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When raising a green family, why not start when they are a baby. Doing your part in saving the environment does not have to be stressful or empty out your bank account... more »

How to Buy Window Shutters

By ShannonBeineke

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When remodeling a house, one should consider the benefits of installing window shutters. Not only are shutters an inexpensive way to strengthen the safety and security of houses, but they also raise property value substantially by improving curb ... more »

How to Care for Oil Brushes When Not in Use

By shefveland

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Oil brushes require an extra amount of care in order to extend their life. There are many items that can be used to clean them, so check out the list and tips in this article. Your budget will thank you!.. more »

How to Center Photos on a Wall

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Displaying memorable pictures on your wall is a great way to honor friends and family, but making sure they look good can be a chore. Taking the time and making the effort to plan and organize your photos allows you to take a step back at the end ... more »

How to CHANGE THE TICKING ON A FEATHER PILLOW>

By LivnLovnNLernn

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Ever wonder how to clean the ticking on your feather pillow? Don't clean it change it and let it air... more »

How to Change Your Decor in Three Simple Projects

By Barbara Price Galvan

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Change your home with the changes of your life. We all grow and change and so should our home décor. The cost of interior design is expensive, but what if you could do this with a small budget and with your own hands? Making changes in your home ... more »

How to Change Your Mood by Cleaning Your House

By Hapworth

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Kind of down and out today? Finding it hard to get going? Look around your house. What you see is what you feel. Change your mood by cleaning your house... more »

How to Cheaply Turn Current Appliance Into Stainless Steel Appliances

By byllz

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For those out there with black and white appliances that need to update there is now a new stainless steel paint that update the look of your kitchen appliances. This is one of the neatest things I have seen in a long time... more »