If you’re on a budget and would like to save a few bucks, or you’re unsure of how to go about creating the functional and aesthetic home of your dreams, or you simply love the thrill of accomplishment when you do something on your own, the section of these articles is the ultimate helpful guide. Here are found tips and advice for a variety of home decorating questions and challenges.
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How To Organize Shoes
Shoes can be a problem area in any closet or bedroom. Unless organized properly, shoes can end up in a jumbled mess at the bottom of your closet, under your bed, or anywhere else in the house you happen to take them off. This can be very frustrating when you’re hurrying to find that perfect pair of...
How to Organize Clothing
f your dresser drawers won’t shut or you can’t find a thing to wear in your closet, it’s time to get organized! Follow these tips to get started.
Organizing a Dresser
How to Get It Organized:
Label the boxes “give away,” “throw away,” “repair,” and “put away” (for items that don’t belong in the...
How to Organize Your Bathroom Closet
Typically, storage space in bathrooms is slim – maybe a medicine cabinet, and a couple of drawers and cupboards placed under and to either side of the sink. That can suffice if there are no more than two people in your family and you have no overnight guests. For the rest of us, it’s...
How to Remove Tobacco Stains from Walls and Ceilings
Removing tobacco stains can be a real nuisance. It can be time consuming if the stains are present throughout the entire home. Here are some effective cleaning products that will help get the job done quickly.
You Will Need:
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser
Simple Green
Rubbing...
How to Remove Mold from Wallboard
Mold can appear on wallboard for a variety of reasons. Whether the moisture is coming from behind the wall or growing on the surface, mold is difficult to remove. Here is a simple formula that will kill and remove the mold spores from the surface of wallboard.
You Will...
How to Remove Caulking
When caulking becomes covered with mildew, there is no way to clean it. The only option is to cut it out and replace it with new. Depending on how it was installed, it can be a time-consuming task. Fortunately, there are some products available to help make the job easier. Try out method below to...
How to Clean Black Spots on Mirrors
There are several causes of black spots on a mirror. If the black spots are around the edges, it is likely that the cleaning product used to clean the mirror has gotten behind the glass and damaged the back of the mirror. If the black spots are in the middle of the mirror, it is typically caused by...
Closer Look at Bamboo Flooring
Bamboo floors are more popular in recent years, due to their many similarities to hardwood flooring. It's a chic, exotic look but is still relatively inexpensive, which makes it a highly appealing flooring option for many. But understanding the benefits and drawbacks of any type of flooring before...
Triadic Color Scheme
Instead of grouping three or more colors that neighbor each on the color wheel, you’ll be taking three colors that are equally spaced and decorating your space with these beautiful, contrasting shades. This too will create a harmonious look but without the slightly ombre or monochromatic styling,...
Wood For Today’s Modern Homes
If the term “reclaimed wood” conjures up images of rustic cabins and country charm it’s time you took another look at this material. Modern designers and architects increasingly turn to reclaimed wood and other components to lend a unique persona to modern homes – both for the exterior as well as...