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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: Choose the right frame for a picture
Stumped on what frame to use for your favorite piece of artwork or photo? The perfect frame will make your painting, photograph, or piece of artwork stand out on your wall. Here's how to find an ideal match.
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.
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
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.
How To: Install towel hooks when remodeling your bathroom
Towel Hooks add function and a casual elegance to any style bathroom. AsktheDecorator.com host Meghan Carter demonstrates how to position all towel hooks and complete a towel hooks installation job. Why settle for messy towel bars when towel hooks keep a bathroom neat and tidy, while being stylish? Watch this how to video and learn how to install towel hooks when remodeling your bathroom.
How To: Paint with decorative painting techniques
There are a variety of decorative painting techniques that can help you add personality to your home, as shown in this how-to video. Learn glazing, ragging, masking, and stenciling. Remember to try everything out on some scrap board first. Watch this video home improvement tutorial and learn how to paint with decorative painting techniques.
How To: Select painting tools
In this how-to video, learn the best methods for applying your paints. Find out which tools to use on a particular surface along with the type of brush, roller or power sprayer that best fits your paint job. Watch this video home improvement tutorial and learn how to select painting tools.
How To: Prepare for a painting project
In this how-to video, learn how important the proper preparation for a painting project can be. You can spoil a well-done paint job before opening a can, so take advantage of tips on selecting the ideal drop cloth to prepping the wall and applying primer from the start. With the right procedure, you can create a professional look to your walls at home. Watch this video home improvement tutorial and learn how to prepare for a painting project.
How To: Install crown moulding
In this how-to video series, learn the three M's of crown moulding installation projects - choosing the right materials, accurately measuring your moulding, and using your mitre saw to cut for an exact fit. Crown moulding can add a beautiful touch into your home. Watch this video home improvement tutorial series and learn how to install crown moulding.
How To: Apply paint to ceilings and walls
Check out this home painting how-to video. Learn the proper techniques for applying paint to your ceiling and walls, along with tips on how to use brushes and rollers, how to cut edges on the ceiling, and how long to wait before removing painters' tape. Follow along with the steps to achieve an even finish in this interior design project. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to apply interior paint to ceilings and walls.
How To: Clean latex paint off your paintbrushes
Despite your best efforts, do your paintbrushes always end up too stiff to reuse? Keep them forever with these cleaning tips. You will need water, a clean rag, a paintbrush comb, a clean container, liquid fabric softener, a rubber band, and a ruler. Watch this video interior design tutorial and learn how to clean latex paint off paintbrushes.