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3 DIY Wallpaper Projects With Wow Factor

by Tisha Leung, Posted Feb 18th 2010

If you love wallpaper art, try these creative DIY wallpaper projects that are anything but ordinary.

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Table Transformation: From Blah to Blossoming

by Gina Provenzano, Posted Feb 16th 2010

A simple side table is transformed with masking tape.

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How To: Create An Eco-Friendly, Allergy-Free Bedroom

by Laura Fenton, Posted Jan 8th 2010

The bedroom is one of the key hideouts for dust mites, microscopic bugs that feed off of pet and human dander. Here are seven things to consider in order to create an eco-friendly, allergy-free sleep space.

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It's Easy to Calculate How Much Paint You Need for a Room

by Timothy Dahl, Posted Dec 28th 2009

Before painting a room or a wall you need to determine how much paint you will need.

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Painting Hardwood Floors

by Timothy Dahl, Posted Nov 26th 2009

Painting is a great way to rejuvenate floors that have been scarred and damaged, without having to go to the expense of replacing hardwood.

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How To Hang Wall Plates Safely

by Timothy Dahl, Posted Nov 25th 2009

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.

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How to Change a Doorknob

by Timothy Dahl, Posted Nov 19th 2009

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.

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Tricks to Remove Wallpaper

by Timothy Dahl, Posted Nov 18th 2009

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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