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Wreaths are a timeless craft and decorating option for any special occasion; hang them inside or outside your home using colorful ribbon as an alternate to traditional wreath hangers.

Typical cushioning fabric is thick felt you can purchase at any hobby shop. It is used to provide protection for high-end musical instruments, fine woodworking, jewelry, glass or any item that might be scratched or broken. Woodworkers apply it with a sticky spray-on glue known as trim cement.

A dog house gives your dog a place to take shelter when it is not in your home, protecting the dog from the elements when it rains or snows. To ensure that the dog house gives your pet the protection it needs, install a plastic flap over the door to keep it warm.

Ribbons are used for everything from dressing up a lampshade to making a bow on a package to accessorizing a little girl's ponytail. Some ribbon, such as wire and grosgrain, stays stiff when tied; however, satin ribbon, which is soft and flimsy, needs help if you want it to stay taut.

Reusing materials from around the house is a good way to reduce waste and make eco-friendly jewelry. With a little creativity and imagination, many common items that might otherwise be discarded, such as a pair of hockey shoelaces, can be turned into a stylish accessory.

Small creeping plants offer solutions for spots in your garden or yard where it’s difficult to plant traditional flowers or shrubs. Groundcovers can fill sloping areas, creep between rocks and stepping stones or brighten up the space below a tree.

Microsuede comforters feel soft to the touch and are designed to emulate actual suede. They are created using either acrylic, polyester, nylon or rayon microfibers. These comforters are designed to look luxurious, but are often less difficult to care for than actual suede.

The beach ball is an inflatable plastic toy commonly seen in the summer at pools, beaches and other watery places. The ball moves slowly through the air when thrown and users typically use two hands to catch the ball because of its large size.

Burn marks quickly turn a nice-looking dish into one that appears old and uncared-for. Removing the burn before the pot is used again prevents the burn from becoming even more ingrained in the surface.

If you have an interior wood door that is too short and lets in drafts, lengthen it with a simple method that will take a few hours. Determine what kind of wood your door is made of, then match it at your local home improvement store in the lumber department.