Paneling 4 - Planning
This section shows you how to plan the installation of wood faced paneling. Not taking the time to plan carefully before purchasing the materials for your project. Properly chosen, paneling can enhance a room and make it a warm, inviting place to ... [... more]
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Interesting Walls and Ceilings
Add interest to the tops of the walls and ceilings with embellishments. Create at-the-top interest on often-forgotten upper walls and ceilings with bands of vibrant color, fabric flourishes, and architectural embellishments. With a few drapery ... [... more]
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Drill into a Tile Wall Without Causing Damage
Gudelines for drilling into a tile wall to replace a damaged tile, without causing further damage. There is no doubt that tile walls are beautiful and versatile, but when a tile needs to be replaced or repaired it can be difficult to drill into ... [... more]
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Molding 4 - Simple Miter Cuts
This section shows you how to make simple miter cuts for your moulding and picture frames. Once you have cut your molding, you are ready to build your frames. A rabbet cut in the back of the frame is necessary before the miter cuts are made to ... [... more]
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Painting Paneling
Brighten up wood paneling with a coat of paint. Just be certain you want the new look before you start! A coat of paint over ugly wood paneling may be just what you need to lighten and brighten a room. Whether you are seeking a traditional look ... [... more]
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A Wall of Mirrors
Mirrors can do more than cast reflections. Using frames and mat board, put mirrors to work as a creative design element. For a jazzy alternative to a single large wall mirror, take a series of identical frames, fit with mirrors, then overlay with ... [... more]
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Work-of-Art Wallpaper Border
Matted and framed like a piece of art, this fruit-basket still life proves a point: Wallpaper borders don't have to be limited to one role. Improvements in technology allow today's wallpaper borders to play a stronger role in a decorating scheme. ... [... more]
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Headboard Ideas to Customize Your Bedroom
Clever ideas for personalizing your bedrrom with a unique headboard. You want your bedroom to be an adequate expression of your personality. After all, it's supposed to be your retreat for a restful night's sleep. Sometimes, a typical headboard ... [... more]
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Tone-on-Tone Comb Painting
Comb painting lends a subtle, textured look to walls, cabinets, even furnishings. It's one decorative painting technique that anyone can do well. Combing -- one of the simplest of decorative paint techniques -- yields handsome results, results ... [... more]
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Textured Wallcoverings
Use these tips and tidbits to get the most from textured wallcoverings. Forget ordinary paint and wallpaper! Textured wallcoverings add instant character to any room. Customize your new look with these painting tips. A Victorian classic, textured ... [... more]
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Old-World Wall Texture
Cement gives the paint in this room a heavy texture that is perfect for re-creating the look of aged plaster. You can easily imagine the French countryside outside the doors of this old-world-styled dining room. Contributing to the illusion is a ... [... more]
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Rustic Wall Texture
Re-create the look of a rustic hand-plastered wall with this innovative technique. Throughout history, average homeowners have adopted the "do-it-yourself" motto, often with less than picture-perfect results. Today, these "mistakes" [... more]
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