Home Decorating Tips

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Add Highlights

Apply colorful designs on top of the base coat using
precut stencils and stamps or wallpaper borders.

   
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Change Your Colors

One of the quickest and least expensive ways to upgrade
your home is to paint. Paint the ceiling first and work
your way down.

   
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Family Photos

Do use family photos as art. Whether hung on a wall or lined
up on shelves they are always intriguing and sure
conversation starters. Seek out different types of
frames to create an eyecatching display.

   
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Paint Your Kitchen Cabinets

Remove handles and hardware, sand and put on a good
primer. Then paint. Put the hardware back on and
you have a brand new look!

   
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Shelving Systems

Install a new shelving system for more storage or
decorating space. It's just a matter of measuring,
drilling and anchoring the shelf with the appropriate
fastener.

   
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Winter Blah Fighters

Add color to your home using vivid accents. Buy
an inexpensive bright pottery bowl, some bright pillows
or a festive tablecloth.

   
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Cozy Hideaways

Carve out cozy hideaways here and there. An empty
corner, a wide landing, a deep windowsill are all
ideal spots for setting up a resting place.

   
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Refinish Furniture

Clean the furniture first using denatured alcohol,
mineral spirits or trisodium phosphate depending on
what kind of wood it is. Ask a hardware salesperson to
help you decide what to use. Then in a well-ventilated
area use a stripper, remove the residue, sand and clean
with denatured alcohol. Apply a clear finish or use
a stain for a different finish.

   
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Update Kitchen Hardware

Measure between the screw holes on your kitchen cabinets
then go find replacements to spruce up your kitchen in
minutes.

   
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New Mailbox

Little touches like buying a new mailbox can make
a big difference. If you feel really creative, you
can paint your mailbox or use stencils to dress it up!

   
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Winter Blah Fighters

Create a window garden using fragrant herbs and wildflowers.
You can smell them and watch them grow all winter
long. And the herbs make great additions to recipes.

   
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Tinted Glazes

Use a tinted glaze over a solid color base. The
translucent glaze allows the base coat to show through
the color of the glaze creating an interesting mix
of effects.

   
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Winter Blah Fighters

Put up a wallpaper border of summer vegetables
in your kitchen to bring on thoughts of summer
and warmer weather.

   
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Treasured Possessions

Show off treasured objects in the front hall. The
foyer is the perfect place to display paintings and
other finds.

   
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House Plants

Don't hesitate to include plants wherever there's light
to nourish them. Natural shades of green are compatible
with anything.

   
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Salvaged Items

Do scout out salvaged items. Weathered doors, salvaged
architectural details and other finds can create an
unexpected backdrop.

   
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Winter Blah Fighters

Sponge-paint your bedroom a bright new color. Warm
shades like yellow and golden-based white make the
room seem warmer. Avoid greens and blues as they tend
to make rooms seem colder.

   
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Ceilings and Floors

Don't forget to include the floor and ceiling in your
decorating plans. Think of them as your fifth and
sixth walls.

   
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Makeover Your Floors

Use precut, pre-finished laminate or hardwood flooring
systems to make over your floors. Just follow manufacturer's
instructions for a whole new look!

   
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