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In The Mood
Creating a Designer Home With Lighting
Traditionally, spring is the time when many of us think about redecorating or remodelling a room in our home and we begin skimming through glossy magazines, or visiting showrooms for ideas. The results...
The Benefits of Wood Blinds -
In interior design, the blinds found on windows and doors are major decorating elements. Blinds made of wood or those with a wooden look add a feeling of warmth and coziness to the atmosphere in the room. They provide privacy without looking...
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Decorating Toolbox 101
Where is that hammer ? Save time and frustration by assembling your own decorating toolbox. Most do-it-yourself projects are hampered by the lack of tools (or knowing where to find the tools) to get the job done. Storing Your Tools: A toolbox, caddy or a storage step stool can be used andwill allow you to organize your tools by making them available for easy to carrying. The Right Tools for the Job: Hanging Things: - Push Pins
- Plastic Anchors
- Picture Wire
- Thumb Tacks
- Sewing Machine Needles (to hang pictures without large wholes, holds approximately 30#)
- Cup Hooks
Attaching Things: - Glue Gun & Glue Sticks
- Can of Spray Adhesive
- Staple Gun & Staples
- Multi- Sized Rubber Bands
- Plastic Twist Ties
- Fusible Interfacings
- Fabric Glue
- Sewing Needles & Thread
- Starch ( Easy on Easy off walls for fabric wallpapering or for appliques)
Cutting Things: - Good Pair of Scissors for Fabric
- Utility Scissors for everything else
- Box Cutter
- Woodworking
you may need a light weight handsaw.
Measuring Things: - Yardstick
- Tape Measure
- T-Square or Level
Decorating Things: - Gold Touch-up Pen
- Spray paint Black& White
- Sandpaper
- Brushes
- Craft Paint in your decors color scheme
- Assortment of ribbons, buttons and fringe.
These tools may not all fit in your toolbox, yet are good to have on hand. - Hammer
- Screwdriver - Phillips and Flat Head ( get multiple sizes)
- C-Clamps
- Iron & Ironing Board
Take the time in advance to gather your equipment and that next do-it-yourself project will be simpler and faster to accomplish. Where is that hammer? In your Decorating Tool Box!
Home Decorating Digest - is an online magazine that helps homeowners find home decorating ideas and feature articles on style, color and interior design. Get decorating basics, do-it-yourself projects, organizing and outdoor garden design tips.
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