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How to Remove Adhesive Hooks
Self-adhesive hooks are available in an assortment of styles and strengths for different decors and needs. Older hooks can be hard to remove without damaging the wall. Current hooks are designed to be...
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Artwork Display Ideas
If you've ever been in the market to purchase art for your home, you know that the aesthetics of a piece only tell half the story. Size, and how well it fits into your living space, have equal...
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How to Hang Frames on a Wall
Hanging frames on a wall may seem like a simple job, but there are things that may go wrong if a frame is not hung properly. One of the most common mistakes people make when hanging a frame is to hang...
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Porch Enclosure Ideas
Hanging out on a porch, either in the backyard or the front, is a favorite activity when the weather is pleasant. Porches let you experience fresh air and sunshine while still having the accoutrements...
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Mail Organization Ideas
If your mail pile is towering, then it may be time to develop an organization system that will help you cut down on clutter and keep track of important mail. A mail organizing system also will help you...
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How Long Should a Full-Length Mirror Be?
Dressing well requires that you examine yourself in a full-length mirror. Checking your hemline or trouser length can help you relax before you walk out the door. A full-length mirror will reveal how...
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Bone China Information
Bone china, a fine porcelain that contains bone ash, has a delicate appearance. Its appearance, however, belies its strength. The method in which the dinnerware is fired helps it endure and resist...
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Tips on Redecorating a Teen Bedroom With Crafts
Decorating a teenager's bedroom is an endeavor that starts with the teen. At this time of life, teens like to assert their independence, autonomy and individuality. They no longer want mom and dad to...
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How to Design Furniture for a Closet
Closets aren't just for hanging clothes anymore. Most master bedroom closets, at least in newer homes, are walk-ins. These provides a lot of extra space for getting dressed, ironing and even sitting...
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Picture Hanging Requirements
Hanging a painting or framed photograph seems like a simple enough task until you try to find the right spot. Support is critical for hanging a picture. There are different methods, but with the right...
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Artificial Indoor Palm Trees
Artificial palm trees, or silk palms, make a tropical addition to any home without adding the extra chores of caring for a plant. There are many reasons why a home owner might choose an artificial palm...
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What Is Oilcloth Fabric?
Oilcloth is a type of durable fabric that was made originally to provide a clean, waterproof cloth that could be used for picnics or tables. This cloth was thicker than traditional tablecloths, but...
View ArticleHow to Hang a Plaque on a Wall
When you receive an award in the form of a plaque, you are going to want to share it with your guests by hanging it on the wall. Unfortunately, hanging a plaque from the wall can pose some challenges...
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Modern Shelving Ideas
Shelves primarily serve a functional purpose, but modern shelves can also add style and distinction to a wall or room. Modern shelving units combine function with contemporary design aesthetics to...
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How to Decorate an Antique Snow Sled
Antique sleds are beautiful; some have unique shapes or colors and others even have hand-painted imagery on them. Unfortunately, most of us just don't know what to do with these beautiful toys, except...
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Things to Buy for Your First Apartment
Your first apartment is an exciting thing: suddenly, you have a space of your own that you are free to decorate and furnish as you wish. The number of new things to buy can be overwhelming at first....
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How to Design a Picture Wall
Display a wall of family photographs family, hang a collection of the artwork you have collected on your travels or make a display of several types of pictures. Rental Decorating Digest recommends...
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Wall Art Ideas for Girls
Adorning your walls with art and pictures is an easy way to infuse your home with your personality or change the entire look of a room. If you are decorating a girl's bedroom, adding wall art will...
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How to Decorate a Fireplace Mantel With Pictures
A fireplace gives a home a sense of warmth and provides a traditional gathering spot for families to join together and share time. The fireplace mantel is then the perfect spot to highlight family...
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Chenille Throw Instructions
Chenille is made from short pieces of yarn twisted around longer pieces of yarn. The slight pulling away of the shorter pieces from the core piece is what gives chenille throws their soft, luxurious...
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How Do You Tell If a Mirror Is a Two Way Mirror?
Most people have seen two-way mirrors in the myriad crime shows on network television. Interrogation rooms, offices, department stores and schools often feature these deceptive surfaces to keep an eye...
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How to Fix the Chimes on an Old Clock to Coincide With the Correct Time
When an old chime clock is keeping peculiar time and the chimes are ringing out too soon or too late, there's obviously a problem, but it is one that can be corrected. The actual repair process for an...
View ArticleHow to Hide Pictures in a Wall Painting
Sometimes you may want to use old-fashioned techniques to hide private photographs and documents. One option is a standard safe. Another, more creative option is to hide the photographs inside a wall...
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Odd Kitchen Tools
Even the standard, everyday kitchen is filled with all manner of gadgets and utensils. From egg beaters to spatulas, the kitchen is a veritable treasure trove of strange gadgets that might pass as...
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How to Identify Silver Dishes
Identifying silver dishes may sound like a daunting task, but don't let this keep you from shopping for silver dishes at garage and estate sales. Identifying silver dishes is not only so easy that...
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My Patio Heater Won't Stay Lit
A patio heater can keep you warm and toasty when you want to sit outside in chilly weather, but it is worthless if it won't stay lit. Many factors, such as a downpour, blizzards and blustery weather,...
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Decorating Ideas Using Paper Dolls
Since 1810, paper dolls have been seen as both a toy and a work of art. Although many of us have made our own paper dolls with scissors and plain craft paper, paper dolls are traditionally elaborately...
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How to Match China Patterns
Matching china patterns can be easy if the china is new or if there are helpful clues from the original purchase, but china matching can get difficult if the china is older and the pattern is not a...
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What Makes Crystal Different Than Glass?
From holding beautiful flowers to champagne during a wedding toast, crystal is often a symbol of elegance. With its ornate patterns, crystal sets itself apart from its glass counterparts. To the...
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How to Switch a Light Plate
Light switch plates get soiled from greasy hands and sloppy paint jobs. For a fresh look you can replace existing switch plates and outlet covers. Standard plastic covers are quite inexpensive, but...
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How to Use an Oil Warmer
Decorative, fragrant oil warmers impart a fresh scent throughout your home. Tealight candles are the primary heat source for traditional oil warmers, and they warm fragrant, essential oils to create an...
View ArticleHow to Mount Wall Shelves
Wall shelves are almost a necessary addition to any home or apartment. Wall shelves have many uses besides just the traditional books. Shelves can display different collections or knickknacks. You can...
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About Decorative Covered Boxes
Decorative covered boxes are wonderful options to store items you use regularly but do not want to have clutter your desktop or bureau. They can be used for hair accessories, cosmetics, pencils, paper...
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Types of Table Napkin Folding
A napkin when creatively folded enhances the look of your table and the dining experience. There are many ways to fold cloth napkins, so choose one that reflects your style and personality. Select...
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How to Set a Table With Napkins & Rings
Use cloth napkins in rings to provide a decorative flourish to a table setting. Select a combination to complement an event or set a mood. For example, set white linen napkins with silver rings for a...
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Information About Cuckoo Clocks
Our lives are run by clocks, whether it's the morning alarm clock or the wristwatch that ticks away the minutes until lunchtime. Unfortunately, many of our timepieces are strictly functional with...
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How to Decorate a Giant Mirror
Giant mirrors are lovely décor pieces to accent any style home with. You can place a giant mirror in your entry way to greet guests, in the bedroom for romantic flare, or in a dark hallway to make the...
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FAQs on Picture Framing With Linen Mat Board
The mat between the frame and the artwork is a familiar way to focus the viewer's eyes on the art. The generally solid color of a mat always complements the artwork and makes a visual transition from...
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Ways to Mount Mirrors
Both useful and decorative, the mirror is a popular accent as well as a necessity in most homes. Aside from its ability to reflect today's outfit, makeup and hairstyle, a mirror duplicates the features...
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Rooster Centerpiece Table Ideas
Rooster centerpieces and chicken motifs are becoming popular in many interior designs. Depending on the style of rooster artwork, crockery and accessories you use, rooster centerpieces can blend with...
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How to Join Picture Frames
Whether you want to place them on a table or hang them on the wall, grouping framed pictures as one unit, can add a special touch to your home decor. Similar frames or frames that work well together,...
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How to Install a Lack Wall Shelf
The Lack wall shelf is sold by IKEA furniture stores. IKEA sells a large variety of items that are assembled at home by the buyer. The Lack shelf utilizes a metal bracket that is attached to your wall....
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How to Decorate an Occasion Plate
Occasions such as holidays, birthdays, or any memorable family moment can be a great opportunity to have a special family dinner party and give creative gifts. Set the table to reflect the occasion and...
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How to Install Mirror Tile
Mirrored tile is a versatile decorating tool that nearly anyone can install. Circles, squares and hexagons are available at home centers and 1 inch mosaic tiles are found at craft stores. Install...
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How to Display a Poster
Turn a cheap poster into a classy decoration by adding a simple poster frame and following proper hanging techniques. Posters are not limited to college dorm rooms anymore and an elegant print can make...
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How to Make a Fake Fire for a Faux Fireplace
A fake fire creates a visual effect of flickering flames and fire colors. Fake fires work as campfire props and stage settings, and make an effective focal point for a faux fireplace. The advantages of...
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The Value of American Embassy Sterling Silver Flatware
Lunt Silversmiths, in business since 1902, created the Embassy Scroll pattern in 1981. Used by American embassies and consulates worldwide, Lunt's clean and classic pattern reflects elegant simplicity...
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How to Measure Fireplace Doors
The fireplace is often the centerpiece of a room. It has a tendency to dominate the eye whether there is a fire burning in it or not. Doors for your fireplace are part of the room's decor, and are also...
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How to Protect Microfiber Furniture
Microfiber has become a very popular material with multiple applications. Microfiber is a very soft fabric that is stain resistant and easy to clean so it has commonly been used in both clothing and...
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How to Use Old Shutters
Old discarded shutters have character and deserve a second life, whether they've just been removed from a house or turn up at flea markets and antique malls. There are many creative ways to recycle old...
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