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Three Creative Ways to Paint Your Boring Room
Painting doesn’t have to preclude creativity: You can do so much more than putting a solid colour on your wall. From adding textures to designs, you can give your space more character with less trouble than you might think.
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How to Get Mud Out of Basically Anything
April showers bring…mud. Just a lot of mud. A wet day out can leave you with mud on everything from shoes, to hands, to paws, to (eventually) your carpet and furniture. You can’t always prevent the mess from happening — especially if you have kids and/or dogs — but you can clean it up. Here are strategies…
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The Easiest Ways to Get Rid of Your Popcorn Ceiling
Popcorn ceilings were popular for a good reason: the texture is easy to put on, and the ceilings last a long time. Of course, popcorn ceilings are outdated now and you might want to get rid of them, but removal can be difficult, time consuming, and expensive — not to mention dangerous, as some come…
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You Can Make a Tiny Yard Look a Lot Bigger
Planning a garden or patio that will be both functional and beautiful can be difficult if your yard is small. Creating an outdoor space that feels airy and expansive might seem impossible if you are pressed for space, but there are a number of things you can do to achieve a larger feel even if…