How to Increase an Over Improved Home's Value

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So you've invested a lot of money into your home. Maybe you have remodeled your kitchen with top of the line appliances, added a fabulous swimming pool, and/or added a few rooms on to your home. The problem is that your home is the nicest home in your neighborhood, so you won't get the full value of your improvements back when you go to sell your home. What do you do now?

There are many ways to increase the value of your home when you have over improved it for your neighborhood. Even if you are not planning on selling your home anytime soon, you should start now to help you get more money for your home when you go to sell. See the link below to help increase your home's value.
How to Increase an Over Improved Home's Value

How to Paint over Wallpaper

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Painting over wallpaper is usually not preferred to removing wallpaper before painting, but it is sometimes the best option. If you do not have the time to remove wallpaper and the wallpaper is stuck to the wall very well, you might consider painting over the wallpaper. See the steps below to get the best results if you decide to paint over your wallpaper.
How to Paint Over Wallpaper

How to Refinish or Resurface a Bathtub

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Bathtubs can chip or get small cracks that make them look old and dated. Instead of replacing your bathtub, try refinishing it. Refinishing a bathtub is a do-it-yourself project, however many people hire professionals because it is a tedious task. If you would like to tackle refinishing your bathtub yourself, see the steps below.
How to Refinish or Resurface a Bathtub

How to Decorate a Mirror

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Many people have boring mirrors or mirrors whose frame is now outdated. The functional part of the mirror still works, but the mirror's frame is not as aesthetically pleasing as it could be. Instead of replacing the mirror, try decorating it. You can even modify the mirror glass to make it more interesting. For more tips, see the link below.
How to Decorate a Mirror

How to Decorate Your Cubicle

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Cubicles can be like prison cells. They are often boring gray fabric walls with boring gray laminate furniture. Why not decorate your cubicle in a way that shows your personality but is still professional? Bring in some color to contrast the neutral colors. For more ideas, see the link below.
How to Decorate a Cubicle

How to Get Rid of New Paint Smell

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So you just painted and your house smells like chemicals....what do you do? Getting rid of new paint smell will not only make your home more pleasant, but also remove toxic chemicals from inside your home. See the link below to get rid of stinky paint smell.
How to Get Rid of New Paint Smell

How to Select an Exterior Paint Color for Your Home

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Painting a home is a lot of work, so you will want to make sure the color you select is perfect. Not too bold, but not too boring. What color for the body of your home, the trim, and the accents? For help in selecting the perfect paint color for the outside of your house, see the link below.
How to Select an Exterior Paint Color for Your Home

How to Decorate in a French Provincial Style

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French Provincial is a very popular decorating style. It started in the 17th and 18th century in the French countryside. People at that time who were living in rural areas did not have the highly ornate pieces of furniture that were used by people living in the city. They preferred furniture with less fuss and more functionality. For more information on decorating in a French Provincial style, see the link below.
How to Decorate in a French Provincial Style

How to Furnish Your Home Stylishly on a Budget

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Furnishing a home on a budget can be tricky. Finding quality pieces that are also stylish is not that easy. Consider the steps below when shopping for decor items while on a budget.
How to Furnish Your Home Stylishly on a Budget

How to Display Items on a Shelf

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Many people have shelves or bookcases and don't know how to arrange the items on them. Many bookcases and shelves are either bare or over crowded. Some have become dumping grounds for things that people don't know what to do with. See the link below for tips and tricks for displaying items on a shelf.
How to Display Items on a Shelf

How to Invest in Your Home

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Your home is probably the most expensive item that you own. There are general guidelines to renovating and enhancing a home in order to get the most money back when it is time to sell your home. These updates are an investment in your home that you can enjoy now. See the link below for more information on investing in your home.
How to Invest in Your Home

How to Find Reasonably Priced Artwork

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Artwork can be expensive. You can purchase cheap posters and put them up with pushpins, but that is not very attractive once you've graduated high school. Here are a few options for having nice artwork at a reasonable cost.
How to Find Reasonably Priced Artwork

How to Clean Glass Shower Doors and Walls

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Many homeowners are upgrading their bathrooms to incorporate nicer glass shower doors. These doors are beautiful, however they can get water spots very easily, making them not so attractive. There is a simple way to keep your shower walls and doors clean without using chemicals. See the link below.
How to Clean Glass Shower Doors and Walls

How to Find an Interior Designer

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Have you come to the realization that your home needs help? Do you have the time, energy, resources, and skills to make your home a beautiful yet functional environment? If not, you may need to hire an interior designer. See the link below for information on how to find an interior designer.
How to Find an Interior Designer

How to Design a Summer Kitchen

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With summer approaching, many people want to spend more time outside. Having a summer kitchen will allow you to spend your time cooking with the family outside. There are many factors to consider when designing a summer kitchen. See the link below for more information.
How to Design a Summer Kitchen

How to Find Green Cleaning Products

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"Green" is such a popular word these days. No, I am not talking about the color green but the green movement towards environmentally friendly products. Many people are starting to realize that the cleaners we use in our home are polluting our indoor environment, thus making it more toxic than outdoor air. See the link below if you would like help finding green cleaning products to reduce the pollution inside your home.
How to Find Green Cleaning Products

How to Be an Interior Designer

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Interior design is a very popular profession these days. If you are interested in being an interior designer, see the link below.
How to Be an Interior Designer

How to Buy a Quality Entertainment Center

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Entertainment centers are high priced furniture pieces, so if you are going to buy one, make sure to get a high quality one that will last. Whether you are purchasing a wall unit, an armoire, or just a small stand for below a wall mounted TV, make sure to get the highest quality entertainment center that you can afford. See the link below for more tips on selecting a quality entertainment center.
How to Buy a Quality Entertainment Center

How to Determine if a Dresser is High Quality

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When you are shopping for a new dresser, you should get the highest quality furniture that is in your budget. Dresser drawers may get opened several times per day. Many items may be put on its surface. If you get a high quality piece, it may be able to be passed down to your children or grandchildren. If you get a lesser quality piece, it may not sustain the everyday wear and tear. See the link below for information on how to buy a quality dresser.

How to Determine if a Dresser is High Quality

How to Buy Quality Bedding

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You sleep in your bed for about 8 hours per day. That is about 1/3 of your day that you spend in bed. Your bedding should be high quality and luxurious. It should be soft and sturdy. See the link below for ways to find quality bedding.
How to Buy Quality Bedding

How to Buy Quality Decorative Pillows

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Pillows are a great way to add color to a room. Pillows are functional as well as beautiful. A cheap pillow can fall apart and be a poor investment. A good quality pillow can last a long time and add to the beauty of a room.

If there is something in a room that you touch, such as a doorbell, bed linens, or pillow, it should especially be of good quality because you will be close to see its detail. See the link below for how to find a good quality decorative pillow.
How to Buy Quality Decorative Pillows

How to Find a Job in Interior Design

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Are you an interior designer or aspiring interior designer who needs a job? If so, there are many places to look. You can talk to colleagues for leads, you can check the classified ads, and you can send your resume out to anyone willing to take a look at it. There are many different ways to find a job, but the most important aspect to finding a job is persistence.

See the link below for more tips and tricks for finding a job in the interior design field:
How to Find a Job in Interior Design

How to Get the Correct Lampshade for Your Lamp

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After you have found the perfect lamp base, you will need the perfect lampshade. It will need to be the right style, shape, quality, and size for your lamp.

See the link below for more information on finding a quality lampshade for your lamp:
How to Get the Correct Lampshade for Your Lamp

How to Buy Quality Lamps

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Lamps are both functional and beautiful. They should compliment your room and provide appropriate lighting. A cheap lamp in your room is like wearing a cheap pair of tennis shoes with a nice dress.

A lamp should be the correct size and style for your room. See the link below for finding a quality lamp.
How to Buy Quality Lamps

How to Buy a Quality Sofa

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Purchasing a sofa, couch, love seat, sectional, or settee can be a nerve racking experience since it is a major purchase that could cost you thousands of dollars. So how do you know if the furniture you are getting is quality? See the link below for learning the characteristics of quality sofas.
How to Buy a Quality Sofa

How to Select Bathroom Countertops

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Whether you are building a new home or remodeling your existing bathroom, you will need to decide which countertops are best for your bathroom. Many factors must be considered, such as cost, durability, maintenance requirements, and aesthetics. Bathroom countertops are a major purchase, so make sure you select the correct one for your space.

See the link below for more information on bathroom countertops so you can make the best selection for your bathroom.
How to Select Bathroom Countertops

How to Decide Whether to Buy a House in the City or the Suburbs

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Selecting a home to purchase can be a difficult decision. What can you afford? What amenities do you need? Where do you want to live?

One of the major factors to consider is whether you want to live in the city near your job and the nightlife or if you want to live in the suburbs where you can get a larger home in a more serene setting. See the link below for more factors to consider when deciding whether to live in the city or suburbs.
How to Decide Whether to Buy a House in the City or the Suburbs

How to Decorate Your Ceiling

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Your ceiling is an overhead wall in your home. Many people ignore the ceiling as if it does not exist. It is usually painted white and has generic light fixtures and air vents in it. A ceiling has so many possibilities for decor. Think of it as a 5th wall in your home. For inspiration on how to decorate your ceiling, see the link below.
How to Decorate Your Ceiling

How to Save Money by Passively Heating and Cooling Your Home

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Before there was central heating and air conditioning, people built homes to take advantage of the environment's natural heating and cooling. These homes took advantage of the breeze to cool the home and the sun to warm the home. You can still use these building principles to passively heat and cool your home today, saving you money. See the link below to learn more about passively heating and cooling your home.
How to Save Money by Passively Heating and Cooling Your Home

How to Save Money By Greening Your Home

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Adding green environmentally friendly elements to your home is not only friendly to the environment, it is also friendly to your budget. Some green ideas are pricey, while others are very inexpensive. To learn about a few ways to save money while saving the planet, see the link below.
How to Save Money By Greening Your Home

How to Give Your Bathroom a Custom Look

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Updated custom looking baths help sell homes. You can do a minor face lift or do a complete overhaul. There are many options available in many different price ranges. If you want to give your bathroom a custom look, see the link below.
How to Give Your Bathroom a Custom Look

Adding Charm and Character to Tract Homes

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Are you one of the millions of Americans who moved to a tract home the suburbs? Does it bother you that your home looks almost exactly like your neighbors (give or take a bedroom or two)? It is time to break free from the monotony of beige and give your home some character. You don't need thousands of dollars - you can start with just a gallon of paint. See the link below for ways to give your home more character.
How to Give a Home More Character

Don't forget about the outside of your home.
How to Give the Exterior of a New Home More Character

How to Hide a TV

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TVs are getting larger and more obtrusive in home environments. Most can no longer be hid in a standard sized armoire behind closed doors. The good news is that there are several new products available to help disguise TVs. These products can make your TV visually disappear. See the link below for some ideas on hiding TVs.
How to Hide a TV

How to Understand Color Psychology

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Color psychology is good to know for how you dress as well as how you decorate a room. Different colors aid people to feel a certain way. You can guess that red can amplify emotions if someone is mad or passionate. Do you know the color psychology behind the other main colors? If not, see the article below.
Understanding Color Psychology

How to Create a Keeping Room

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Do you have an unused room in your home? Consider creating a keeping room. A keeping room is not a new concept but an old one. It is basically a hang out space for the family that was originally around a fireplace. See the steps below for creating your own keeping room.
How to Create a Keeping Room

How to Decorate with Animal Print

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Animal print is a fun accent in a room, but it can be overpowering if you use too much. Just as you would not wear an all animal print outfit, you should not overpower your room with animal print either. See the link below for more information on decorating with animal print.
How to Decorate with Animal Print

How to Make Cinnamon Air Fresheners

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If you would like to freshen the air with a little flair, consider making your own cinnamon air fresheners. They only use 2 ingredients and you can make them with your kids. See the link below for more information.
How to Make Cinnamon Air Fresheners

How to Find Office Space in Your Home

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Whether you are working from home or just paying bills, trying to find a dedicated office space in your home can be difficult. Creativity may be the key to finding hidden space in your home for an office. See the link below for ideas on finding office space inside your home.
How to Find Office Space in Your Home

How to Decorate in a Sophisticated Beach Style

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Whether you live in a beach house or you would like reminders of your beach experiences in your city home, you can decorate in a beach style. In order to have a sophisticated beach theme, you need to be careful in your overuse of beach collectibles. See the link below for more information on creating a serene, classy, and sophisticated beach style home.
How to Decorate in a Sophisticated Beach Style

How to Decorate a Small Home

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Small homes can be a challenge to decorate since much of the furniture produced today is meant for larger homes. Despite the challenges, there are also many opportunities, such as using more expensive and luxurious products since there is only a small amount required. See the link below for ideas on decorating a small home.
How to Decorate a Small Home

How to Save Money by Planting a Tree

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Trees are not only beautiful and help the environment, but they can also save you money and increase the value of your home. Did you know that trees can increase your property value and reduce heating costs? See the link below for more information on saving money by planting a tree.
How to Save Money by Planting a Tree

How to Create a Painted Canvas Rug

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Painting canvas rugs is a fun do it yourself project that is budget friendly. You can select the paint colors and patterns to match your decor perfectly. For more information on creating a painted canvas rug, see the link below.
How to Create a Painted Canvas Rug

How to Clean Faux Flowers and Plants

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The look of faux, silk, and artificial flowers and plants has become more realistic over the past few years. The main complaint people have about faux plants is the dust that accumulates. See the link below for some strategies for cleaning faux flowers and plants.
How to Clean Artificial Flowers and Plants

How to Hide an Electrical or Cable Cord

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Electronics are everywhere - and so are their cords. Some items are going wireless, but others still require unsightly cords. See the link below for information on how to hide an electrical or cable cord.
How to Hide an Electrical or Cable Cord

How to Decide Whether to Purchase a New Home or Remodel Your Existing Home

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If you need a larger home, you will probably debate the advantages and disadvantages of moving or remodeling your home. Is purchasing a new home with the realtor fees and moving expenses the best way to go, or is living in a home that is being remodeled the way to go? See the link below for more details.
How to Decide Whether to Purchase a New Home or Remodel Your Existing Home

How to Give Your Kitchen a Custom Look

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If your kitchen looks just like your neighbors' kitchens, then you may want to personalize yours to give it a custom look. You could just give it a new coat of paint or do a complete overhaul. Here are a few ideas for personalizing your kitchen and giving it a more custom look.
How to Give Your Kitchen a Custom Look

How to Select a Paint Color for Your Ceiling

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Most everyone has a plain white ceiling. If painting your ceiling an actual color scares you, you can just go with a light beige. Here are some options for painting your ceiling something other than white.
How to Select a Paint Color for Your Ceiling

How to Decide Whether to Purchase a New or Used Home

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Deciding to purchase a new home has its advantages and disadvantages. The same goes for a used home. See the link below for more information on things to consider when deciding whether to purchase a new or used home.
How to Decide Whether to Purchase a New or Used Home

How to Replace Wood Stair Spindles or Balusters with Wrought Iron

Replacing stair spindles with new wrought iron ones is not as difficult as it may seem. If you are confident in your use of tools, then you might be able to do it yourself and save a lot of money over hiring someone. See the steps below for replacing stair spindles or balusters with wrought iron.
How to Replace Wood Stair Spindles or Balusters with Wrought Iron

How to Create a Memory Wall in Your Home

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Do you have a big empty wall in your home and don't know what to do with it? Consider creating a memory wall. A memory wall is basically a collection of items on your wall instead of on a table. See the link below for more details.
How to Create a Memory Wall in Your Home