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How to Make a Custom Chandelier Shade

Instantly update your outdated chandelier with customized shades. Chandelier shades not only lend a modern traditional aesthetic to the hanging lighting fixtures, but also soften the chandelier’s lines and attractively diffuse its light…. Recent Article published on 6/27/2010 by Katherine Harder

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How to Decorate a Front Door Entry

Your guests see the front entryway of your home first. Although this area tends to be small, you can still decorate it. Choose a décor that’s completely different from the rest of the house or one that matches the adjoining rooms…. Recent Article published on 6/27/2010 by Buffy Naillon

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How to Decorate a Built-in Bookcase

If you’re fortunate enough to have built-in bookcases in your home, then you know that these handy nooks offer you more than just a place to store your books. You can make built-ins an integral part of your decorating scheme. Of course, you can… Recent Article published on 6/27/2010 by Buffy Naillon

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Cabinet Ideas for a Laundry Room in a Home With Kids

Designing a laundry room that is safe for children and efficiently uses the space can make laundry day easier. Designing cabinets and shelves within the reach of young children can encourage them to help with the laundry. Laundry can be fun with… Recent Article published on 6/27/2010 by Contributing Writer

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How to Hang Curtains With Drapery Hooks

Curtains are common accessories in many homes. They can add strategic pops of color to add interest to a room. They also have a functional aspect that adds privacy and shade to a home. There are several ways to hang drapes, including inserting a… Recent Article published on 6/27/2010 by Kris Wasch, J.D.

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Value of Antique Tea Cups

In 5,000 years of tea drinking, tea bowls have changed very little in form across Asia. They are made predominantly of pottery, remain small in size and have no handles. While Europeans originally used tea ware imported from Japan and China,… Recent Article published on 6/27/2010 by Holly Johns

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How to Make a Rug From Carpet Remnants

Finding the right rug can be a chore–not all rugs are sized and colored to suit every room. Use carpet remnants to create the perfect size and color rug for any room. Find remnants at home remodeling and carpet stores–choose from patterns or… Recent Article published on 6/27/2010 by Melissa LaRose

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How to Wire Six Recessed Ceiling Lights in a Series

Wiring recessed ceiling lights sounds like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. The theory behind series wiring is easy enough to understand, and easy to execute, using only basic tools and materials to get the job done.

A series of… Recent Article published on 6/27/2010 by Jordan Gaither

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Paint Ideas for Decorating a Home

Compared to the cost of new furniture or flooring, decorating your home with paint is relatively inexpensive. The enduring popularity of faux and decorative painting has made these techniques accessible to everyone. “Colors can have a profound… Recent Article published on 6/27/2010 by Stevie Donald

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Types of Insulated Drapery Fabrics

Windows are typically the least well-insulated part of a home. If you are concerned about the effect this lack of insulation can have on your heating and cooling costs, one of the best methods of insulating your windows is to install draperies… Recent Article published on 6/27/2010 by Melissa Worcester

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Pink & Orange Nursery Paint Ideas

The colors orange and pink are a popular combination for children’s rooms, especially nurseries. These colors can be used in bright or light shades to bring a different feeling and décor to the room. Also, you can mix patterns of these… Recent Article published on 6/27/2010 by Natalie Saar

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How to Decorate a TV Center

TV centers take up a large portion of wall and floor space. The loss of wall space puts limits on where a homeowner can show off treasured or interesting items. Many TV centers not only house the television, but are designed with shelves. Use… Recent Article published on 6/27/2010 by EmmaLee

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CFL Vs. LED Lights

The focus on energy conservation has been ramped up in recent years due to energy shortages, dwindling fossil fuel resources and the passage of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (Energy Act). One of the targets of energy… Recent Article published on 6/27/2010 by Jamie L. Jackson

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How to Use Tablecloths & Placemats

Tablecloths and placemats are normally used separately; however,there are no set rules when it comes to using them and etiquette rules do not require that these two items be used separately. Placemats are used alone at very informal events, while… Recent Article published on 6/27/2010 by Jennifer Moore

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Neutral Nursery Ideas

Creating a haven for your baby is exciting for a new parent. Not only should your infant’s surroundings be perfect for her, but for you as well. As the parent of a baby, you will likely be spending a considerable amount of time in the nursery as… Recent Article published on 6/27/2010 by Yvonne Van Damme

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