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Before painting a room or a wall you need to determine how much paint you will need.
Holiday Hostess How-To
Letitia Baldridge, etiquette expert and author of Letitia Baldrige's New Manners for New Times, shares her secrets on what makes a good host a great host, and why your guests will never want to leave (until you want them to, of course).
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Where to cut? When to crease? Just in time for the holidays, Macy's gift-wrapping expert Belle Wesel demonstrates the definitive way - use double-sided tape! - to dress up a standard shirt box like a pro.
Painting Hardwood Floors
Painting is a great way to rejuvenate floors that have been scarred and damaged, without having to go to the expense of replacing hardwood.
How To Hang Wall Plates Safely
One of the easiest ways to hang plates is to purchase a plate hanger. You can find them at craft and hardware stores for just a few dollars. Generally these come in several different materials to coordinate with the hardware in your home, including: brass, lucite and wire. Some have springs and some don't.
How to Dispose of Paint
Your project may be finished, but you can't just toss your excess paint into the trash the way you would last night's leftovers. (Well you could, but that would be really un-ecofriendly of you.) The first step is to determine whether the paint is oil or water-based, as they have different methods of disposal. The label on the can should have this information. If it says acrylic or latex, it's water-based.
How to Change a Doorknob
Whether it's broken or you want to freshen up the look of your home, changing a doorknob is a simple process that can be done easily. First, you most likely must remove the old doorknob.
Tricks to Remove Wallpaper
While wallpaper removal is inherently messy, it doesn't have to be difficult. It does require a lot of patience, especially if you are removing old wallpaper from a large area. Before you begin removing wallpaper, it can be useful to determine what lies beneath the paper, whether you have drywall or plaster. You can tell which type of wall you have by feel and sound:
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