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How To: Wallpaper
This video tutorial shows you how to wallpaper. 1. Set the mood: To wallpaper a room you need caffeine and music, it's best to get that first. 2. Prepare the space: Basically this step is set to gathering tools, patching holes, cleaning and sanding the walls, moving furniture and removing outlet and switch face plates. The tools are as follows: level, pencil, tape measure, step stool, wallpaper paste, paint tray, paint rollers and brushes, wall paper, squeegee, water bucket, sponge. utility k...
How To: Create sunken or recessed ceiling panels
Want to turn an old ceiling into something new? Why not try a sunken or recessed ceiling look? Otherwise known as a coffered ceiling, create a more spacious feeling enviornment with this ceiling tutorial hosted by DIY home guru Ron Hazleton.
How To: Stack molding for more detail
Would you like to apply stack molding on top molding but don't know how? Learn from this DIY home improvement guru how. Create interesting detail and character by making simple modling more elaborate.
How To: Remove popcorn or acoustic texture from a ceiling
Sick of that popcorn ceiling that's been hanging above you sinc e the early 80's? Get rid of it, and do it yourself, DIY-style. In video, grab some tips on how to go about removing popcorn ceiling texture and acoustic texture from your ceilings.
News: 1200 Old Light Bulbs Make One Dazzling Chandelier
Tim Fishlock’s piece entitled What Watt? showcases 1,243 suspended retired light bulbs, the center illuminated by one low-energy fluorescent bulb. Beautiful eco-friendly design.
How To: Create DIY wall art with chalk
Don't waste tons of cash on wall art for your home! Make it yourself! In this tutorial, learn how to create some stunning, costumized pieces, perfect for your home using chalk. Decorate your bare walls with your signature style!
How To: Create a kitchen sink backsplash
Meg Allan Cole from Decor It Yourself shows you an easy way to make your kitchen look amazing by just adding a creative, do it yourself backsplash.
How To: Make a secret compartment in your wall
Have something you want no one else to find? The best hiding places are in plain sight. Follow these steps to create a shockingly sly storage space.
How To: Paint your kitchen cabinets
Need a change? Brighten up your kitchen and give your cabinets a new look with a fresh coat of paint. In this tutorial, learn how to paint your kithcen cabinets a fast and efficient way.
How To: Choose wall paint colors
Looking to spruce up your living room or bedroom? Learn to combine a vivid imagination with good paint sense to choose the right colors for your walls and feel good about your surroundings.
News: Malleable Wooden Textiles
Elisa Strozyk's wooden textiles fold and drape in beautiful forms. Incredible how a hard material combined with a simple, pieced construction can take on both sculptural and fluid qualities. Truly innovative.
How To: Use color theory when decorating your home
Do you want your house to look dull or colorful? If the latter, then be sure to check out this video to learn how to best utilize the color theory.
How To: Replace your carpet
In this home improvement video segment, the Janes help Jane-in-training Jeryl replace the carpet of her family room with easy-to-install carpet tiles. Wall-to-wall carpet can be very difficult to install and is usually left to professionals. Carpet tiles are a more manageable option to do-it-yourself. Check out this home repair video and learn a relatively quick and painless way to replace your carpet.
How To: Furnish a dorm room without spending a fortune
A little planning is all it takes to decorate your dorm with style! You Will Need
News: DIY Chiquita Banana Chandelier
Dutch designer Anneke Jakobs created this recycled Chiquita banana box chandelier while a student at the Utrecht School of Product Design.
How To: Make egg carton lights
Turn your home or patio into an incandescent flower garden with plain holiday lights and egg cartons.
How To: Make a bean bag chair for your dorm with Threadbanger
This week, Meg shows us a quick and cheap way to add extra seating in those cramped dorm rooms. Plus, some easy tips on how-to make your dorm feel like a cozy home away from home.
How To: Make a 50s Atomic Starburst Mirror with Threadbanger
This week Meg takes us back in time and shows us how to make an amazing Starburst mirror. Follow along with the home interior how-to video, and learn how to add a little vintage flair to your own home decor.
How To: Make a romantic bedroom canopy with Threadbanger
In this home decorating video, Threadbanger shows us how to spice up the interior style of your bedroom. Meg shows us how-to make our bedrooms feel more romantic with a DIY bed canopy. Still looking for the perfect Valentine to send to someone special? Look no further! Meg shares some of her favorites. XOXO
How To: Fit roller blinds
Need to change a little décor in your home or apartment? Blinds are the perfect solution for bringing a room to life... or maybe just for blocking out the sun. This video tutorial will show you how to fit roller blinds. Roller blinds can be kind of tricky, but if you have a little help, it's a cinch. Now, go fit a Roller blind!
How To: Fit wooden venetian blinds
Need to change a little décor in your home or apartment? Blinds are the perfect solution for bringing a room to life... or maybe just for blocking out the sun. This video tutorial will show you how to fit wooden venetian blinds. Wooden venetian blinds can be kind of tricky, but if you have a little help, it's a cinch. Now, go fit a wooden venetian blind!
How To: Fit vertical blinds
Need to change a little décor in your home or apartment? Blinds are the perfect solution for bringing a room to life... or maybe just for blocking out the sun. This video tutorial will show you how to fit vertical blinds. Vertical blinds can be kind of tricky, but if you have a little help, it's a cinch. Now, go fit a vertical blind!
How To: Make a picture frame from a recycled circuit board
Check out this DIY video tutorial from Curbly, the best place to share pictures of your home, find design ideas, and get expert home-improvement advice.
How To: Turn an old window into illuminated wall art
Check out this DIY video tutorial from Curbly, the best place to share pictures of your home, find design ideas, and get expert home-improvement advice.
How To: Build a lamp
Why buy a boring old lamp when you can make a unique one yourself? Learn how to build a lamp yourself, at home with this how to video.
How To: Paint trim with a trim guard
This video demonstrates how to paint trim with a trim guard. From the people who brought you the Dummies instructional book series, brings you the same non-intimidating guides in video form. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to paint trim with a trim guard, For Dummies.
How To: Paint walls and ceilings
This video demonstrates how to paint walls and ceilings. From the people who brought you the Dummies instructional book series, brings you the same non-intimidating guides in video form. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to paint walls and ceilings, For Dummies.
How To: Install window blinds
If your new window treatments include blinds, save the hefty installation fee by hanging them yourself.
How To: Make your dorm room livable
A few handy tricks can turn your school cell into a cozy suite. You Will Need
How To: Create an elegant fireplace space
Create an elegant space around your fireplace that's fabulously decorated, incorporates smart design ideas and makes good use of space. This is critical to designing a warm and welcoming space.
How To: Decorate a small space
With the help of designer Jeffrey Fisher, Style at Home transforms this small space into an organized and stylish setting. Coordinate your small space. Accessorize your bedroom with mirrors and balance the room with reflective additions to make your room look bigger. Reflective elements open up the room. The storage issue is necessary to keeping your space clear of clutter.
How To: Remodel your kitchen without spending a fortune
Get the look of a pricey kitchen renovation—without the cost. All it takes is a few smart upgrades. Check out this Howcast video tutorial on how to remodel your kitchen without spending a fortune.
How To: Feng Shui your workspace
Lure luck your way at your workplace by arranging things according to the ancient Chinese design philosophy known as feng shui. De-clutter your desk and workspace, which is the most important thing you can do to balance the _chi_—or energy—in your office. Repair or get rid of anything that’s broken—like a pen that’s out of ink or a flickering desk lamp. They block your chi. The placement of your desk and chair should allow you to see who’s coming into the room. Business and opportunity symbol...
How To: Install shelves in your closet
Installing shelves in a closet turns dead space into useful storage. You Will Need:
How To: Install a clothing rod in your closet
Don’t pay a handyman to do this simple job—learn how to become handy yourself! You Will Need:
How To: Make your own glow-in-the-dark wall art
Take a break from watching your lava lamp, and have some freaky fun with phosphorescence. Inspired by the Instructables project: http://www.instructables.com/id/UV-Fun/
How To: Furnish an apartment with practically no money
You can't be a couch potato without a couch. So stop squatting around and listen to these hints to learn how to furnish your apartment with practically no money.
How To: Decorate your cubicle at work
Go ahead and celebrate your individuality—just don't announce to the office that you're a lazy nut-job. You will need: awareness, self restraint, plants, clock, a bowl of candy and personal momentos. Keep politics and religion out of the decor. Keep collectables at home. Interesting not: Plants indicate you are dedicated to your job.
How To: Clean Paint Brushes & Rollers to Save Money
After finishing up your paint job, you're going to want to clean the paint of your brushes and rollers to save money on replacement. Depending on the paint you used, either oil-based or water-based, you're going to need either water or turpentine to clean off the paint. Watch this video home improvement tutorial and learn how to clean paint off of paint brushes and rollers.
How To: Hang a towel bar or towel rack
Hang towel racks using a screwdriver or screw gun and a towel bar assembly package. Learn how to hang towel racks using the home remodeling tips from the owner of a construction company in this free video.