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Decorative Fluorescent Light Panels

How can I replace the plastic light panels in my ceiling without using basic cracked or white plastic panels? I have six 2 by 2 panels framed by wood. I've seen some clouds or iron designs, but they're usually for larger frames and way expensive.

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Create A Welcoming Guest Room

How To Create A Welcoming Guest Room

This video by Sherry Tyra, owner of Custom Home Interior Creations, shows you how to set up your guest room so your guests will feel as welcome as possible. Be sure to watch the related videos for more great interior decorating tips.

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Decorating with Area Rugs, Cleaning a Wool Area Rug, Wool area rug on a living room floor.

Decorating with Area Rugs

This is a guide about decorating with area rugs. Area rugs come in a plethora of designs, shapes and sizes. They add beauty, comfort to any room while protecting the floor as well.

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Use Tube Conduit As Curtain-Drape Rod

Use Tube Conduit As Curtain-Drape Rod

While shopping for new curtain rods, I couldn't believe the prices, ranging from $10 to $29, per rod. I passed on that purchase and went to a local hardware store and purchased a 1/2" x 10 ft.

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How to Build the Perfect Nursery

How to Build the Perfect Nursery

In this video series the folks from Great Beginnings children's furniture walk you through how to set up the perfect nursery. Check out the related videos for additional steps like choosing the right elements or glider rocker.

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Decorating Your First Home

I've recently read several books on the aforementioned topic. I believe they are helpful to everyone, because no matter if it's our first residence or not, we all get desire to start over from time to time.

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Hanging Vinyl Fabric Instead of Wallpaper

Does anyone know how I can hang embossed vinyl fabric on a wall like wallpaper? It's 54 inches wide and pretty heavy when you're dealing with a 9 foot length.

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Kitchen Window Treatment Color Advice

I have a kitchen with black and taupe granite countertops. The room is painted taupe and the cabinets are medium oak. There is a tan backsplash. I need to know what color window treatments would look best with these colors.

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Feng Shui Home Tips for Attracting Wealth, Hand on Water Kettle

Feng Shui Home Tips for Attracting Wealth

In this video series, Carol Olmstead a certified Feng Shui practitioner, shows you how to attract wealth with your Feng Shui decorating. Be sure to watch the related video more excellent Feng Shui tips.

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Removing Packaging Wrinkles from Crushed Voile Curtains

What is the best way to get wrinkles from packaging out of new crushed voile window panels? I don't want to iron them since they are the crushed material, but there are some deep wrinkles from the packaging. Would just washing and hanging damp work?

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View of the kitchen from table along one wall.

Kitchen Paint Color Advice

I have a long and narrow kitchen with just one window so it doesn't get much light. I need suggestions for a new paint color for my walls. I do not wish to change the maple color of the cabinets, I just want to add some color and light to the room.

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Kitchen Paint Color Advice

I'm looking to paint my kitchen. The counter tops are an emerald green, the cabinets are wood, and the appliances are black. Painting the counters is not an option either. Any ideas?

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How to Frame Artwork

How to Frame Artwork

In this video, interior decorator Sherry Tyra does a great job explaining how to frame your own artwork at home. Check out the related videos for more framing and decorating tips.

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Whole House Interior Paint Color Advice

What is a good color for the walls all over the house?

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Thrifty Ways For Small SpacesAs everybody longs for a calming haven that encourages relaxation, having a small bedroom is not a hindrance for such desire. Of course, tearing down your walls and expanding your room is not frugal in any way, so listed below are some tips that you can do without spending that much money.


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