Using a Chinese Paper Lantern?What are some creative things that I can do with a Chinese paper lantern (the round kind)? I want to use it decoratively, but I don't want to use it as a light. Any ideas?
Displaying Award Ribbons?My daughter has over 30 award ribbons from horse back riding shows. I am looking for a cleaver way to display them in her bedroom. Any ideas would be appreciated.
Machine Washable Throw Pillows?The dog vomited on a throw pillow. I washed it and the darn thing spilled some stuffing out into the washer and generally became very lumpy. It's time to replace them anyway. What do you suggest for throw pillows that are machine washable?
Using Old Sports Equipment for Decorating?Looking for ways to recycle sports equipment. We're planning to convert our garage into a game room. Recycling old sports equipment into another item is the way we would like to do this. Any ideas for fishing, billiard, tennis, baseball, football, and golf equipment. Thanks!
What Is a Good Color Scheme For Green Carpet?Help with colors scheme with a green carpet?
Decorating With Dust Allergies?I have allergies to dust, dust mites, and animal dander.
Inexpensive Decor Items For New Home?We are building a new home and I would like to start with some new decor. Does anyone know of places where I can get relatively inexpensive items that have a quality look? I don't have a lot of time to go window shopping and thought I could get some ideas here. I am also interested in online stores. Thank you!
Making Inexpensive Wall Hooks?I am looking for a way to make fairly inexpensive and unique wall hooks rather than using the typical store-bought ones. An example of this would be the hand models used for displaying jewelry (expensive, even on eBay!) Any ideas?
Decorating a Room for My Show Dogs?We have a few show dogs and I am decorating the spare bedroom (dog room) to put up our dog pictures, rewards and memorabilia. Any ideas on how to decorate, paint, etc?
Making Brass Look Tarnished?I have just installed a new shiny brass lock on my seventy-five year old basement door. Does anyone know of anything I can apply to it to make it tarnish or discolor to a dark brown/black so that it will somewhat match the hinges and doorknobs?
Molding Around a Red Wall?I painted one wall red. Despite using the blue tape so it would not get on the other walls, it did. Is it acceptable to put molding around the red wall?
Decorating Cinder Block Walls?I need ideas for hanging chiffon on my daughter's dormitory cinder block walls. I can not make any holes or permanent marks.
Dark Walnut Flooring?Dark Walnut Flooring. I would like to use wide planked dark walnut flooring in my new home. I also have medium walnut cabinets.
Hanging a Blanket on the Wall?Could anyone tell me how to hang a blanket on a wall without damaging the blanket? It is not a really heavy blanket.
Decorating With Wood Frames?I purchased 8 x 10 inch wood frames with no glass, matting or back and was hoping to do some decorating with them. Does anyone have any ideas and tips to use them?
Homemade Wall Art?What are some inexpensive do-it-yourself ideas for one-of-a-kind wall art? I'd like to make my own unique art for my home, but I get intimidated by those big blank canvasses at the store.
Removing Color From Fabric?How do I take out just some color from valances. They are too bright of a yellow to match my duvet. I tried putting them in the washer with regular chlorine bleach but no color came out. I just want to take some of the brightness out not all the color.
What Type of Fabric are Hunter Douglas Privacy Sheers Made Of?I am shopping for window coverings and am curious as to what is the 'unique' fabric that Hunter Douglas uses for their Privacy Sheers (Luminette). Any knowledge that you would have to guide me to a similar purchase at a fabric store would be appreciated.
Tips for Using a Candle Warmer?I like to use yankee candles but some of them are either very strong, or don't have much of a scent at all. i would like something that has a nice smell, that I could use on my candlewarmer and leave on all day. Some get too strong smelling, and I can only stand them for a short time. Others don't have enough of a fragrance. Does anyone have any suggestions on what frangrances might be good to try?
Late 1800's English Decor?I am interested in ideas for creating an English, late 1800's interior decorating theme around fox hunts and English equestrian decor. My entire home is currently in transition to this style. Anyone know of where used, discarded horse rider apparrel is looking for a new home?
Recipe for "Paste" for Removable Fabric Wall Art?Several years ago I found a recipe for a home made "paste" solution that you could soak fabric in and then hang on the wall. (Ex: cut out balloons and bears.)
Profession Decorating Advice?Does anybody have any links for personal help with decorating. I have a awful room that I need help with furniture placement. It has 3 doors, one is a double set, a fireplace and a bay window and the walkway is just about in the middle of the room.
Decorating a Tanning Salon (Mexican Theme)?I have hit a decorating dead end. I own a tanning salon and I am in the process of adding another room for airbrush tanning. So because of the solution overspray situation I need to stick with a dark color. I have decided to go with a Mexican theme. Dark brown (terra cotta) color or green walls? I've already purchased some Mexican theme wall prints. I'm not sure if I should texture paint the walls. I also need some ideas for more unique decorating ideas to pull the theme together. The room is 9'-10' w/no windows.
Thank you in advance for any replies
Sunchic
Looking For Home Makeover Advice For My Mom?My mother's home needs a serious makeover. However, the funds are limited and she really doesn't know how to go about getting it done. She's the best mom in the world and I'd like to surprise her with home improvement quest. To whom ever it may concern, please send me information on how to start the process. Thanks!
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Sheila from Florida
Making Painted Woodwork Look Like Real Wood?
Does anyone know how to make painted woodwork or doors to look like real wood? Looking for some way to do the older pieces of baseboard in other parts of the house.
I have an older home and have replaced some baseboard with new wood.
Or is there another idea that would work?
thanks
Linda
Decorating my Room?The room I'm in now the carpet is hunter green and the walls are white. I'm not sure of what color walls would look good with the hunter green carpet so if you have any ideas please let me know.
Changing Color of Vertical Blinds?My home came complete with wall to wall verticals in two rooms. Does anyone know of a way I can dye (perhaps) or whatever them?
