Removing Wrinkles from Area Rug?I just bought an area rug and there are some wrinkles in it where it was rolled up. How can I get them out?
What Color Refrigerator Will Coordinate With Bisque Appliances?I have bisque appliances and my side by side is on the brink. I would like to know what color I can match with the bisque color. I'm looking at the French door model for more space. My other appliances are only three years old so there's no need to replace all.
Coordinating DecorThis is my frugal idea for decorating your home. I choose a picture that I like and then decorate the room based on the objects/colors of the picture. The decor that I purchase has been found at garage sales or thrift stores. The end result makes my home look well decorated but I am able to do it on a budget. These are some of the pictures and decor I have used.
Hanging a Picture FrameWant to learn a quick way to hang a picture frame or wall art? With some painters tape - line up where you want your nail to be. Then tape it down. Now you have your guide ready for you to make a dot to hang your nail!
Using IncenseIncense smoke has been used worldwide to purify and add a pleasing aroma to the air. Natural plant materials are combined to be burned, usually as sticks or cones.
Unusual Vase IdeasI like the items in my household to have functional uses. The items in these pictures also have a sentimental value. The jars are old canning jars from my grandma's old cellar. I use them for vases in my kitchen. The can is an old battery can from my grandpa's old plumbing truck. I am using it as a large vase in my family room.
Helping Artwork Do Double-dutyToday I was organizing my plastic bags, yes, I am that bored. But I stood up and bumped a metal frame off the wall. When I thought my little tiny bottle from last year's fair was broken, I decided if it was, I would move the rest.
Mood Lighting for DepressionUse lights to brighten even the darkest day. Battery operated LEDs can be used as a substitute for traditional candles but any light source is helpful for elevating your mood.
Decorating Advice for a Room with Blue CarpetIf you have a room that has a blue carpet, you may struggle with choosing colors to go with it. Many people suggest white or grey for a clean look while others might go for a vibrant yellow or orange as a contrast.
Creating a Privacy Window With Starch and Fabric?Can you use the liquid starch and fabric or photos to create a privacy window treatment?
Decorating with Colored WaterColored water added to glasses, vases, and bottles makes for a beautiful bit of decor. Use it to accent your home or as a centerpiece for a wedding or party.
Furniture to Coordinate with Green Walls?Choosing a furniture color to coordinate with your bedroom walls really depends on the look you are going for. Many people would go with light or natural colors, but it is OK to use a stronger color if you want to make the room pop.
Furniture Color to Coordinate with Curtains?To determine what the best color of furniture to go with the curtains or drapes you already have, is to take some of the fabric with you. You can put it against your furniture choices to see what looks best.
Decorative Wall ArrangementsYou can fill the blank walls in your home or apartment inexpensively. This page offers some ideas for decorative wall arrangements.
Retro Kitchen Paint Color Advice?Older homes often have what we might consider retro kitchens. The layout and cabinets offer a quite different feel than more current configurations. When choosing a paint color you will need to decide if you are trying to keep it retro or modernizing as much as possible with new paint colors.
Bedding and Furniture to Complement Gold Curtains?What colour bedding and furniture will go well with champagne gold curtains for a master bedroom?
Carport Tips and TricksWhether you are looking for carport design ideas or for ways to decorate and use your carport for things other than parking your car, read on. We have tips to fit these needs.
Kitchen Appliance Color AdviceWhen purchasing new appliances for your kitchen you may have difficulty deciding on the best color to coordinate with the existing cabinets, countertops, sink, flooring, and wall color. This page explores advice for choosing kitchen appliance colors.
Creative Nightstand IdeasThis page contains creative nightstand ideas. Having a convenient place for your bedside necessities is helpful.
Easy Barn Wood ShelvesAdding storage to your home with shelving is a great way to customize and improve your house. Using barn wood will add a nice rustic look to any shelving project you take one.
House Trim Paint Color Advice?My house is painted on the outside in harvest gold. We just repainted in the the same color it was when it was built in 1978. However the columns and trim around the windows were also painted in harvest gold and I am wanting to bump this color up on the columns and trim, but not sure what color will complement the gold.
Refurbishing a Plastic Drawer UnitPlastic drawers are very useful but the bright colors may not coordinate with your decor. It's easy to refurbish them to match any style or personality.
Decorating Ideas for an Unused Fireplace?Unused fireplaces are sometimes covered with a plain insert, that may be less than interesting. Try one of the creative decorating ideas offered in this page, such as stick and peal wallpaper or a mural.
Reattaching Peel & Stick Wallpaper?My peel and stick wallpaper fell off the wall after a year. It's been very humid and unseasonably rainy. Can I put the wallpaper back on and with what kind of adhesive?
Removing Wrinkles from Faux Flowers?Steam may remove the wrinkles from the fabric of artificial flowers. This is a page about removing wrinkles from faux flowers.
Decorating With SunflowersThe bright, cheerful colors of sunflowers work well for a kitchen theme. This is a page about decorating with sunflowers.
Paint Color Coordination Advice?What color goes with lilac and gray?
How to Create a Honeycomb Hexagon Personalized ShelfMake several of these hexagon shelves and hang them in a honeycomb pattern in an office or hallway. This is a page about how to create a honeycomb hexagon personalized shelf.
Camouflaging a ThermostatA small plastic basket can create a little shelf and cover a thermostat on your wall. This is a page about camouflaging a thermostat.
Use Shower Curtains for DrapesDecorative shower curtains can often be purchased much more cheaply than drapes. This choice for window coverings allows you to change your "drapes" more frequently. This is a page about using shower curtains for drapes.
Painting Drawer PullsThis is a page about painting drawer pulls. Spruce up your drawers by painting the drawer pulls a different color or adding a design to them. Here are some tips for painting drawer pulls.
Paint Color to Coordinate with Red and Black FurnitureChoosing a wall paint color to coordinate with your furnishings is important to the overall appearance of the room. This is a page about choosing a paint color to coordinate red and black furniture.
Japanese Themed Bedroom IdeasThis page contains Japanese themed bedroom ideas. From color schemes to decoration ideas, you can find plenty of ideas to start decorating your Japanese themed bedroom here.
Decorating Apartment Walls Without PaintingIf you are renting, it can be challenging to put your own personality on the blank walls without forfeiting your damage deposit. This is a page about decorating apartment walls without painting.
Sun Room Paint Color Advice?I am painting my Florida room (sun room) which is yellow. My kitchen is orange and next to that room. What color will blend with the orange?
Curtain Color Advice?What color curtains go good with brown furniture? I also have white windows, light brown doorways, and white walls. Please also suggest color ideas for rugs and cushions.
Adding Color to a Kitchen?Kitchens are often white or or otherwise monochromatic. There are ways to add color to your kitchen without making it into a big painting project. Painted accent areas, new towels, rugs, curtains, live plants, and other decorative touches can help a lot. This is a page about adding color to a kitchen.
Displaying Knick KnacksMany of us collect a variety of knick knacks. Depending on their type and size and the possible areas where you might display them there are a lot of possibilities for showcasing your collections. This is a page about displaying knick knacks.
Lightening the Look of Dark Wooden CabinetsDark cabinets can make the whole room seem too dark. Depending on whether you own the home or rent there are some fun ideas in this page for lightening the look of dark wooden cabinets.
Decorating with QuiltsFaux and mass produced quilts provide an inexpensive way to decorate your home. If you are lucky enough to have made or inherited actual pieced quilts all the better. This is a page about decorating with quilts.
Paint Color Advice for Bathroom with Blue Fixtures?Colored bathroom fixtures can limit or inspire your choice of wall paint color options. This is a page about paint color advice for a bathroom with blue fixtures.
Curtain Color Advice for Dark Brown Furniture?It can be challenging to decide what color curtains to get to go with your living room furniture. This page contains curtain color advice for dark brown furniture.
Frugal Kitchen Window Covering IdeasWindow coverings can be purchased or made for a range of costs. Choosing a frugal solution to this decorating and privacy task can be done less expensively if you think outside the box, using repurposed items. This is a page about frugal kitchen window covering ideas.
Lightening the Color of Sheer Curtains?Is it possible to fade my purple sheers to a muted or dusty purple?
Painting Trim Different Colors?This is a page about painting trim different colors. The paint colors used for the trim inside your home is a personal choice. You can paint it all white as some homeowners do or you may choose to paint each room with a coordinating or contrasting color for a unique look.
Curtain Valance Color Advice?This is a page about curtain valance color advice. Valances can be hung alone or above curtains. Choosing a color that completes your room is fun even if a bit bewildering at times.
Paint Color to Coordinate With Beige SofasIf you have light colored tan or beige furniture, you might be struggling to decide what paint color to use. This page has advice for paint color for beige sofas.
Accessory Color Advice for Bathroom?This is a page about accessory color advice for a bathroom. Choosing the best coordinating or complementary colors for your bathroom accessories is fun, if a bit confusing sometimes.
Paint Color Advice for Bathroom with Off White Tile?This is a page about paint color advice for bathroom with off white tile. Choosing a paint color for a bathroom with off white tile is still dependent on considerations such as your color preferences, size of the room, and fixture color.
Color Scheme for Master Bedroom and Bath?If you have a master bedroom with an attached bath, you will want to make sure the decorating goes together well. This is a page about color scheme for master bedroom and bath.
Decorating With Thrift Store FindsYou can find great deals on decorator pieces for a small price tag at your local thrift store. This is a page about decorating with thrift store finds.
Adding Scent to a Tabletop FountainUse your peaceful water fountain to add a calming scent to the air. This is a page about adding scent to a tabletop fountain.
Kitchen Cabinet Paint Color Advice?I have navy blue countertops and light gray walls in my kitchen. My cabinets are white and I hate white cabinets. What color painted cabinets will go with my countertops and walls?
Paint Color to Coordinate with Butterscotch Colored Furniture?If you have a tan, dark yellow or butterscotch furniture, it can be difficult to find a complementary color for the paint. This is a page about paint color to coordinate with butterscotch colored furniture.
Kitchen Colors to Complement a Honey Gold Living RoomIn many homes and apartments the kitchen is near or actually opens into the living room. With such a layout it is nice to choose kitchen colors that complement those of the living room space. This is a page about kitchen colors to complement a honey gold living room.
Paint Color Advice to Complement a Mauve Countertop?What wall color will match a mauve countertop?
Bedspread Color Advice?What color bedspread can I used for a rug which is predominantly black with gold and some light grey in it? I am tired of the gold spread and gold curtains.
Uses for Sewing NeedlesOne idea for using sewing needles in another way is for hanging lighter weight pictures on walls where nails are not allowed, such as in an apartment. This is a page about uses for sewing needles.
Dyeing Sheer Curtains a Different ColorSheer curtains are often made from polyester fabric which is unfortunately not the best type of fabric for dyeing. Do some research to see if there is a specialty dye that would work. This is a page about dyeing sheer curtains a different color.
Paint Color IdeasChoosing the best paint color for the interior walls of your home is dependent on your furnishings and preferences. There are tools online for testing the color prior to buying, this can help. Also talk to an expert at your home improvement store about the potential issues with some colors, especially darker ones with regards to application. This is a page about paint color ideas.
Picking Colors When DecoratingIf you do some research you will find numerous suggestions for how to pick colors when decorating. All will ultimately take into consideration the color of existing furnishings, drapes, carpets, and walls. Then the new wall or furniture colors, etc. can be chosen to complement or contrast based on your desired color scheme. This is a page about picking colors when decorating.
Getting Throw Rugs to Lie Flat?Throw rugs are notorious for curling up at the corners. This page offers several solutions to this annoying problem. This is a page about getting throw rugs to lie flat.
Paint Colors to Coordinate with a Blue/Gray Couch?Choosing paint colors that coordinate with your couch, helps bring the color scheme of your room together. This is a page about choosing paint colors to coordinate with a blue/gray couch.
Bathroom Curtain Color Advice?This page contains bathroom curtain color advice. Shower curtains can be the focal point in the room or just an accent. If you are looking for advice about what color shower curtain to buy, here is some advice that might be helpful.
Paint Colors for Bathroom with Harvest Gold FixturesRedecorating a home with vintage bathroom fixtures can be a challenge, as the dated color of the fixtures may not fit into your vision of the room using today's paint color palette. This is a page about paint colors for a bathroom with harvest gold fixtures.
Finding Raymond Waites Retired Wallpaper?I am looking for 1 single or 1 double roll of Raymond Waites retired wallpaper, Village Vinyl Wallpaper 5801013 Apple Tree.
Decorating a RefrigeratorYour refrigerator is a very large, rather plain surface that dominates the kitchen. Why not add some decorations other than the ubiquitous lists and magnets. Try some locker or window clings. This is a page about decorating a refrigerator.
Curtain Color Advice?What colour of curtains can fit or match with a pink and black chair?
Paint Color Suggestion for Navy and White KitchenChoosing a paint color to complement the tile and cabinets in your kitchen can help pull the whole room together and make it an enjoyable workspace. This is a page about paint color suggestion for navy and white kitchen.
Curtain and Throw Pillow Color Advice?The curtains and throw pillows you select can help complete the color scheme for your room. Choosing a color that helps achieve the best effect can be a process of trial and error. This is a page about curtain and throw pillow color advice.
Painting Vertical BlindsRather than buying new blinds, try painting them so that they coordinate with your furniture, accessories, and wall colors. This is a page about painting vertical blinds.
Chimney Breast Paint Color Advice?The chimney breast is the portion of the chimney that projects away from the wall to accommodate the fireplace, making it a prominent feature in a room. This page contains chimney breast paint color advice.
Painting Walls With Cobalt Blue Countertops?Choosing the best wall paint color to coordinate with or complement cobalt blue countertops can be a challenge and quite fun at the same time. This is a page about painting walls with cobalt blue countertops.
Displaying Graduation AnnouncementsIf you get many graduation announcements in a short period of time, you can display them in several ways. This is a page about displaying graduation announcements.
Decorating Living Room with Fireplace, Bookcases, and WindowsDecorating a room with many large permanent wall features, such as built-in bookcases and a fireplace can be a challenge. This is a page about decorating living room with fireplace, bookcases, and windows.
Decorating Ideas for a Living RoomYour living room is often the focal point of your home. You want it to convey your sense of taste and be inviting to family and guests. This is a page about decorating ideas for a living room.
Kitchen Paint Color Advice?I'm going to be repainting my kitchen soon. My counter tops are a dark blue with white veins, the walls right now are a sky blue, and I have oak cabinets. What color would go good with these counter tops?
Use Rose Scented Body Spray on Artificial FlowersArtificial flowers never wilt but they don't have the wonderful scent of natural flowers. This is a page about use rose scented body spray on artificial flowers.
Painting Cabinets to Make a Kitchen Look Bigger?Certain paint colors can be used to make a room look bigger. This is a page about painting cabinets to make a kitchen look bigger.
Hanging Pictures on BrickDrilling a hole in brick and mortar to hang a picture can be a challenge without the right type of bit for your drill. This is a page about hanging pictures on brick.
Hanging Curtains Over Vertical BlindsWhile probably the most practical window treatment solution for large areas such as sliding doors, they are not easy to cover with curtains because of the depth of their valances. This is a page about hanging curtains over vertical blinds.
Paint Color Advice for a White and Gray KitchenChoosing a wall color to complement your kitchen, cabinets, appliances, and floor can help bring the whole room together. This is a page about paint color advice for a white and gray kitchen.
Window Blind Color Advice?Just like choosing the color for curtains, if you choose to hang blinds, you will want to select a color that coordinates with your wall colors and furnishings. This is a page about window blind color advice.
What Color Sofa Should I Get?Choosing the best color sofa to complement the rest of your room's decor can be confusing. This is a page about, "What color sofa should I get?".
Curtain Color Advice?I live in an apartment with taupe walls. I have a green and brown plaid couch and chair, 1 green chair, 2 burgundy chairs, and brown carpeting. What color curtains and lamp shade should I have? I have dark brown curtains up now and a tan lamp shade. Is that too much for one room?
Kitchen Curtain Color Advice?I have soft yellow walls, white cabinets, and black/white granite countertops. What color curtains would you recommend?
Inexpensive Window Covering for Small Vertical Windows?Window coverings can be quite expensive, especially for odd shaped windows. This is a page about inexpensive window covering for small vertical windows.
Hanging Curtains Over Wooden Blinds?If your new blinds are not mounted in the window casing it can make installing curtains a bit more of a project. This is a page about hanging curtains over wooden blinds.
Window Coverings for French Doors?Finding just the right window coverings for you french doors will help to create the look you are trying to achieve on these rather formal doors. This is a page about window coverings for french doors.
Frugal Ways to Hang CurtainsYou do not need to spend a lot of money on expensive curtain rods. This page contains some ideas of less expensive ways to hang your curtains. This is a page about frugal ways to hang curtains.
Hanging Curtains Without Damaging Walls?College dorms and some apartments will not allow you to install curtain rods. Similarly, depending on the window's installation tension rods may not work. This is a page offers some suggestions for hanging curtains without damaging walls.
Carpet Color to Coordinate With a Grey Couch?Frequently you decide to change your carpet after you have already purchased a couch. Finding just the right coordinating color is fun and occasionally frustrating. This is a page about carpet color to coordinate with a grey couch.
Curtain Color Advice for Burgundy Carpet?When installing new curtains in a room with burgundy carpet, it is important to match the color well. to tie the room together. This is a page about curtain color for burgundy carpet.
Decorating a Small Foyer?This is a tiny little foyer which leads to the master bedroom. With the grey and yellow paint what can I do to make this area special? I wanted to hang a vintage wooden frame mirror on the grey wall and put a planter on the yellow one. Also I wanted to cover the electric box which is an eyesore.
Curtain and Accent Pillow Color Advice?My living room is currently navy blue, with light (bluish-tinted) grey walls, and burgundy accents. I'm currently using whatever throw pillows. I have no idea what colors would be best against the navy sofa. I also have the old curtains up, which are a striated taupe, with light burgundy stripes going down them.
Living Room Curtain Color Advice?Whether your living room is formal or casual, you want the curtains you choose to complement the room and its furnishings. This page contains suggestions for living room curtain colors.
Curtain Color Advice for Multi-colored Wall?Selecting curtains for a room with a multicolored wall can be confusing. You may want something that complements or coordinates with the several colors already featured, but not a color or pattern that clashes. Here are some suggestions to consider for making this decorating choice.
Dining Room Curtain Color Advice?No one wants to have a curtain color choice disaster. It can be hard to envision what color curtains will work best with your furnishings and paint color. This is a page about dining room curtain color advice.
Hanging a TapestryA tapestry can be a perfect way to decorate a large wall but they can be cumbersome to hang. This is a page about easily hang a tapestry.
Blackout Curtain Color Advice?Choosing curtains to complement your room's wall paint and furnishings is sometimes difficult. When buying black out curtains this task may prove even more of a challenge as there are fewer choices.
Using Bandannas for Cloth NapkinsYou can buy inexpensive bandannas to use as colorful napkins. This is a page about using bandannas for cloth napkins.
