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Decorating Tips for Basement Apartment
Dark, dank and cave-like describe the typical basement apartment. If the apartment is rented, restrictions by the landlord limit the decorating possibilities. Creating a warm and welcoming home in a basement apartment requires some creative decorating but the results are worth it. Consider the budge
Different Types of Rocking Chairs
Rocking chairrocking chair and flag image by Jeffrey Zalesny from Fotolia.comSome furniture never goes out of style, and the classic rocking chair is a good example. Perfect for the front porch as well as the living room or baby's room, there is something soothing and relaxing about...
What Color Should a Room Be Painted to Save Energy?
With today's green revolution in nearly every aspect of life, it is no wonder that energy-efficient interior design is becoming one of the most popular ways to arrange and decorate a room. A modern version of feng shui, energy-efficient interior design can do much to cut the cost of your bills and i
Making an Entertainment Center
Pwned: Your Living RoomGet the gamer who has it all a place to put it. It can be a major challenge keeping the area around the television and game consoles organized. Your ready-made entertainment center was not designed to accommodate all the controllers and consoles you own. They spill...
The Easy Way To Soften The Look Of Any Room
Today's household fashion is very crisp and clean, very futuristic. But not all homes suit the futurist look and not everyone wants a clean crisp touch to every room in the house. Some people like their homes to appear lived in. So what's the best way to achieve that look without having to
How to Plant the Perfect Flower Beds
Practice layering when planting flower beds, plus preventative weed control. These are just 2 tips I offer here, as we go from back to front row of a sample bed.
How to Lay Shelf & Liner Paper
Shelf paper, also called liner, protects shelf or cabinet surfaces from spills and scratches. Using this paper is an inexpensive way to keep these surfaces in good condition. You will find shelf paper in many patterns, some even textured, at home design stores, home improvement stores and many other
Ideas for an Inside Awning
Inside awnings are mainly used by businesses inside mall areas to draw customers in and visually convey their services or products at a glance. They may also serve inside establishments for decor purposes. When deciding on the style, take into account what aesthetic you are trying to achieve in inst
What Makes Tiffany Style Lamps Unique From Other Lamps
When it comes to lighting a room, Tiffany style lamps are some of the most unique ways to softly and elegantly brighten a room. Louis Comfort Tiffany created the original lamp many years ago with his goal of being able to bring a little bit of art to every American home. He was an artist by trade an
How to Make a Scarecrow With Household Items From Around the House
Once simply a farmer's tool for protecting crops, scarecrows have become popular seasonal decorations. Instead of buying a mass-produced straw man, let your creative juices flow as you use common household items to make your one-of-a-kind scarecrow. Once you have the hang of it, add a whole family o
Ways to Use Large Decorative Flags
What can you do with large, decorative flags, other than erecting a giant flagpole in your front yard? Plenty, actually; you can use decorative flags indoors or out, for some rather surprising applications. They're generally weather resistant and unlikely to be damaged by excessive moisture. There a
How to Thread a Singer 9416 Sewing Machine
Whether it's for mending clothes, altering them or creating fashions at home, sewing machines are a cost effective and fun addition to any home. Sewing machines can be tricky to thread at first but once the skill is mastered, they can be threaded in minutes. The built-in guides are a big help and ma
Mediterranean Accent Decor Ideas
Mediterranean style is influenced by Spanish, Italian and southern French design. These three countries top the Mediterranean Sea and allowed for travelers to share ideas that culminated into the creation of a sea-and-fire-inspired style. From Italy's Tuscan design, Mediterranean uses dark, heavy wo
Consider MERV ratings of Filters for Air Conditioner Filter Replacement
If you have ever visited a hardware shop to purchase air filters then you must have heard about MERV. Although most of us have heard about it, few of us know about MERV in details. ...
Do You Have A Bedroom Makeover?
Your home should be the one place where you feel peaceful, safe, and secure. It should also be where you can express yourself in a way that makes you feel as if your home is a true reflection of who you are and who you hope to be. How you decorate your home says a lot about you, but it also affects
How to Decorate Melamine Kitchen Cabinets
Choosing to paint over melamine cabinets--rather than replace them with expensive new ones--is an easy way to freshen up the look of your kitchen. Melamine is just as paint-able, if not more, than standard plywood cupboards. It is an organic compound that is mixed with chemicals (mainly formaldehyde
Kitchens Manchester Companies Provide Kitchens That Make Cooking Fun
Kitchen areas tend to be the most preferred spot in houses, particularly for the homemakers who choose to prepare mouth-watering dishes for the loved ones. Much earlier, the entire process of food preparation used to ...
Fun Ways to Display Matchbooks
Matchbooks not only tell the world all the places you've been, they evoke memories of great times shared with special friends. If your memories have been collecting dust on a shelf in the garage, it might be time to bring them inside and put them on display for yourself as much as for your guests.
How Do Facebook Wall Posts Get on News Feeds?
Wall posts end up in your Facebook news feed most of the time because you're friends with both of the users involved in the wall post, and because the privacy settings on the wall owner indicate that their posts can be shared with friends. If their settings are set to friends-of-friends, you may occ
How to Keep Pads on the Bottom of Wooden Chair Legs
Pads on the bottom of wood chair legs prevent the furniture from scratching the floor. The scratch marks eventually cause the expensive floor to look unsightly well before the remainder of the flooring is worn out. Felt pads tend to be the least expensive way to protect your flooring, but they often
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