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Paint on a rug usually equals panic. But there’s a new trend in DIY decor that lets you mix painting and rugs for a beautiful, unique result. Hand-painting a rug can give a room a personal touch with just a little planning. Here are some of the tools you’ll need . . . Read more
One of the unwritten rules of home ownership is that you always need more shelving. No matter how much you have, it’s never quite enough because you keep accumulating more stuff every year you live there. What you need to do is add more shelf space, especially in the living . . . Read more
You might enjoy walls with neutral colors, but chances are your child is different. When they look at walls, they see a blank canvas just waiting to be covered in crayon. If you want to prevent their modern art masterpiece, consider adding a wall decal that reflects your child’s interests. Here’s . . . Read more
The perfect finished or painted wood pieces look wonderful in your home. When the finish starts to wear off or the paint starts to chip, it’s time to strip it all off so you can reinvigorate that wood. How to Strip with Chemicals Chemical strippers are the most popular choice . . . Read more
Is your pop-up sink stopper acting up? These handy sink features are great when they’re working, but they can be a bit tricky to fix when something goes wrong. Use this guide to figure out what’s causing the issue and learn how to make a quick, easy fix. Get Your . . . Read more
You’re ready to put up the finishing touches on your new bathroom decor, or you want to move the vanity table in your bedroom. All that’s left is to take a mirror down from the wall, but instead of being clipped up, the mirror is stuck to the wall with glue. . . . Read more
Adding texture to a room is a great way make a room more visually appealing. Unfortunately, many people think that hanging wallpaper automatically equals uneven patterns and peeling seams. However, with the right process of aligning, pasting, hanging, and trimming, hanging wallpaper can actually become a fairly straightforward and simple process. . . . Read more
When you’re renovating your bedroom, every piece you change impacts the overall decor. The problem you face is that your budget might not allow you to splurge everywhere. Saving money without cutting corners on design is something you can do if you know how. Here’s a guide on making secretly . . . Read more
The changing of the seasons means more than leaves falling from trees. It’s also a time when you as a homeowner must protect your investment. If you don’t winterize, your utility bills will spike and your living conditions will deteriorate. Here’s a guide on how to winterize your home. Mind . . . Read more
Repairing plaster walls can be a bit like an archaeological dig. Peeling back the layers reveals times long forgotten. You don’t want to demolish your plaster walls, but you do need to fix them when they show signs of ageing. Here’s a guide to repairing old plaster walls. Determine the . . . Read more