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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 Recycle a Retro Light Shade

By veryirie

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The deco shape of these retro glass light shades is a reminder of simpler days. Don't throw them away; it is a simple process to recycle a retro light shade into a hanging plant rooter. Please read on....... more »

How to Recycle a Spaghetti Jar

By Bfastattiffanys

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If you don't want to waste a perfectly good jar and need something to store your buttons in or want to give a fun gift to someone, check out this fun craft idea. This recycled craft is easy and only takes about 10 minutes less drying time for the ... more »

How to Recycle an Dead Floral Arrangement into Beautiful Potpourri!

By Sharon Keith

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You truly can make the memories last by recycling that lovely birthday floral arrangement from Aunt Jane into gorgeous potpourri!.. more »

How to Recycle Childrens Books That are Drawn in or Torn.

By thesquirrelymom

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If you are just starting out decorating a nursery, you can find piles of children's books at yard sales and use them to make colorful items for your baby or toddler... more »

How to Recycle Picture Frames

By veryirie

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I'm a big fan of making do with the things you have, whether it be displaying your art on the wall or organizing your things. If you use your imagination, you can save a lot of money and make your space unique. Please read on to learn how to ... more »

How to Recycle Scissors

By derbyka

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Scissors are one of those household items that you look at, cock your head, and think, "How do I recycle this?" Here's a guide to keeping that dull or beat up pair of scissors out of the landfill... more »

How to Recycle Twigs Into a Jewelry Hanger

By Ruby Bayan

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The most common ways to recycle dried twigs is to weave them into wreaths, insert them in floral arrangements, paint them into miniature Christmas trees or chip them for the compost heap. Here's one creative way to recycle those twigs you've ... more »

How to Recycle: Turn Tuna Cans into a Rainbow Caddy using Polymer Clay

By PolyClayPlay

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Refer to my basic instructions (see my article here) and then have fun with this project. As a Clay Cutter Caddy it is great for storing your different shaped cutters including Kemper® Kutters, Makin's® brand cutters and Wilton® ... more »

How to Redecorate Your Bathroom for Less Than $250

By ChantelAlise

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Whether we realize it or not, most of us spend a great deal of time in the bathroom. Whether it is fixing our hair, doing our makeup, washing up for dinner or taking a shower or bath, we spend a lot of time there. For that reason, it needs to be ... more »

How to Redecorate Your Dorm for the New Year and New Semester

By ImageBedding

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Dorm décor isn't always all it's cracked up to be. A dorm room is about the size of a postage stamp; you're sharing it with another person; and you're decorating on a budget that would make a homeless person wince. But after a semester of ... more »

How to Reduce Energy Costs in your Home

By Stephanie Duszynski

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The typical American family spends close to $1,300 a year on energy in the home, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. A lot of that energy - and money - is wasted. Think green and make your home as energy-efficient as possible... more »

How to Refinish Cabinets, Even if the Surface is Beyond Repair

By Woodicing

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Imagine refinishing your kitchen or bath cabinets with minimal prep work and without having to strip off old paint or varnish. Imagine a raised design on the face of your cabinet doors that adds dimension and architectural interest to otherwise ... more »

How to Remodel a Home for Less

By greatQueen

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This article describes tips and tricks on how to remodel/ redecorate a room with the least amount of expenses as possible... more »

How to Remodel an Old Ceiling Fan

By Bfastattiffanys

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If you are tired of looking at an outdated ceiling fan but either don't know how to install a new one or can't afford it, check out these easy tips for updating... more »

How to remodel old cabinets

By bgpp

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Your home is where one should feel most comfortable and should find a place of peace and beauty. Therefore remodeling could help, but with the cost of paying a contractor, one must sometimes learn to do some small home improvements themselves. ... more »

How to remove a paint spill from your carpet

By plaisted

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Effective way to remove paint from your carpet.. more »

How to Remove Candle wax Deposits

By Jodi Jill

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Once you have was deposits from candles, it can become very difficult to remove without a stain. Here is how to remove quickly and painlessly... more »

How to remove candle wax from votive holders

By Bfastattiffanys

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It's impossible to avoid a bit of candle wax trickling into the bottom of your votive holders. With the ease of these steps you can remove the wax that has fastened to the votive holders and prevent future build-ups... more »

How to Remove Old Bathtub Appliques

By Litarider

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Bathtub appliques wear out, become outdated, or the kids grow up and they seem less necessary. Whether it's for aesthetic reasons or whether you simply want them gone, here's how to remove bathtub appliques... more »

How to remove old counter and install granite

By hrandy123

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removing counter top and installing granite for kitchens and bathrooms.. more »

How to remove wallpaper

By meeks

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A simple and effective (though messy) way to get rid of old wallpaper fast... more »

How to remove wallpaper paste

By talkwallpaper

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How to wash wallpaper glue from walls faster and easier. Once you have removed the wallpaper and the wallpaper backing, you now must clean the wallpaper paste off the walls. Using a Wallpaper Removal Sprayer, filled with DIF Liquid ... more »

How to Renovate a Ruined Rug

By only1special1

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It gets very discouraging when that rug that you absolutely LOVE is stained beyond repair. You've move your furniture in every possible arrangement and just cannot hide the stains anymore. It's even more discouraging when you have to price the ... more »

How to Renovate an Old Clock

By Ruby Bayan

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Those inexpensive, lightweight plastic clocks are a classic. They may look very basic and standard, but they can tell time accurately and often have a reliably long life. What if you could renovate them into contemporary clocks that call ... more »

How to Repair Damaged Wallpaper

By Bobbi Holmes

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After wallpapering a room there is usually some paper left over. When you paint a room, and there is paint left over, you normally keep the paint for future touch ups. The same is true for the wallpaper. Keep those extra pieces for future ... more »