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How to Fix Imperfections in Walls Before Painting

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If you're getting ready to paint a wall in your home, chances are you will have some holes from hanging pictures and shelf brackets --- or cracks --- as well as ordinary wear and tear. Before you apply a fresh coat of paint, repairing small imperfections takes only a few minutes. The procedure is ea

Unique Bathroom Decor That's Both Lovely And Cheap

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We strive to make our homes comfortable and inviting. We carefully choose the color schemes, patterns and other decorative pieces that set our rooms apart from all others. The same holds true with our bathrooms. ...

How to Decorate a Mantle With Pictures

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A fireplace is usually a room's central fixture. The mantle above it often becomes the focal point of a room's design. Using pictures on a mantle is a simple decorative maneuver that can give a personal touch to a room, by showcasing your personality and leaving an impression on your guests and fami

Guide To Buy a Dining Table

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If you are planning to buy a new dining table for your home, you would definitely like to buy something unique and classy such as a parquetry dinner counter, which is eye-catching as well as ...

How to Seal Tile Grout

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Learn how to seal tile grout. Depending on the sealer you use, your outdoor patio will look clean for either a long or a short time.

Ideas for a French Provincial Interior Design

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The French Provincial stye embodies classic details, superb workmanship, exemplary materials and a color palette reminiscent of a summer day. The style emanates from the court of Louis XV, of France, a period known for excess in all things, including interior design. Developed as a result of the att

How to Prep for Spray Painting

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Spray painting can be an easy and affordable way to refurbish a piece of furniture or household item. Spray painting, however, needs to be planned since it can cause a mess and be difficult to apply to some items. One of the general guidelines is to move the project outdoors if possible such as into

How to Choose a Round Table Cloth

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It's easy to choose a round table cloth if you keep a few things in mind. A table cloth should drop a minimum of 12 inches but still looks attractive with a drop as deep as 16 inches. For more detail a round or square topper can be placed on top of a round table cloth to add additional color or patt

Can I Make My Own Duvet?

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Thinking about making your own duvet? This article will let you know everything you need to know before you begin.

Decorating & Painting Kids' Rooms

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A typical nursery consists of yellow, blue or pink pastels, and furniture purchased by parents. Though babies typically voice no concern over a room's hue or decorations, young children tend to display stronger feelings. As you upgrade your child's space to better fit his growing personality, utiliz

Interior Painting

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If you've ever moved into a new house, one of the first things you want to do is get painted in your style. Ideally you get access to the house before you move in so you can paint it all prior to the furntiure arriving. It's hard to tell which colors go with what and if you are not an inte

Commercial Exterior Color Ideas

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Whether you've spent years trying to open a bed and breakfast or you run the best hair salon in town, choosing colors for your business is no easy job. When selecting possible paint colors, look at a variety of different factors, such as building style, business type and surrounding area. Don't let

How Lead Paint Endangers Young Children

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Most homeowners want their house to be a safe, comfortable place where they have a sense of security and belonging. Many homeowners include the physical appearance to be a crucial part of the comfort and ownership they invest in their home. But that comfort can evaporate quickly with the knowledge t

How to Find Insurance for Log Homes

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Buying insurance on your log home is an essential step in protecting yourself against unforeseen accidents or disasters. Some insurers are hesitant to provide log home owners with insurance because of the increased risk of fire damage to the home but that doesn't mean you need to go without a policy

What Kind of Paint Roller for Interior Painting?

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A paint roller plays an important role in the overall quality of an interior paint job, as well as the amount of time it will take to finish the job. Rolling paint on walls using a paint roller meant for doors, for instance, would take twice the amount of time to finish than necessary. Paint roller