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        Decorating Ideas for Mantels & Walls

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        Get traditional, modern and country decorating tips for filling your fireplace mantel.

        Focus on Your Focal Point

        9 Fireplace Design Ideas

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        Time to think about fall decorating, including your fireplace and hearth.

        Try a Different Look


        5 Small Room Rules to Break

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        Reimagine small spaces in your home with insider tips from top designers.

        Rule 1: Forget White

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          • Always a Work in Progress, Bedrooms Design

            Always a Work
            in Progress

          • "Castles in the Sand", A little "village" made out of sand during vacation., Other Spaces Design

            "Castles in
            the Sand...

          • mountain retreat 2, There are six billion people in the world and God made each of us unique,why we try to be like everyone else is beyond me., Home Exterior Design

            mountain retreat
            2

          • masterbath facelift, Bathrooms Design

            masterbath
            facelift

          • I THINK NEED HELP, Living Rooms Design

            I THINK NEED
            HELP

          • Evolving Space, Dining room has evolved over the years and is still a work in progress. , Dining Rooms Design

            Evolving Space 

          • Christopher's Room, My husband is a Redskins fan and we went all out!, Nurseries Design

            Christopher'
            s Room

          • Small Sitting Room, This is a small sitting room to the left of my entryway. I mostly use it to read in.
I have posted it before but have made a few changes since then.
As always I am glad to receive any advice,, Living Rooms Design

            Small Sitting
            Room

          • Modern Living with an Atomic Twist: A Mid-Century Color Explosion, My living room is a long, narrow space with French doors at one end and a small alcove at the other.  One wall is lined with the original built-in shelves from 1950.  The hardwood floors are original to the house, but the slate in the alcove was added by the previous owner.  The alcove has ceiling-to-floor windows with natural wood blinds., Living Rooms Design

            Modern Living
            with an At...

          • boy's room, yellow boys room, Boys' Rooms Design

            boy's room 

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        1-10 of 15 Wallpaper Videos

        1. Wallpaper Removal

          Wallpaper Removal (02:24)

          Here are the most effective ways to strip old wallpaper from walls.

        2. Wallpaper Buying Guide

          Wallpaper Buying Guide (02:12)

          Get expert advice on selecting wallpaper for your home.

        3. All About Wallpaper Adhesives

          All About Wallpaper Adhesives (00:39)

          Tips for selecting the best adhesive for your wallpaper.

        4. Wallpaper Measuring Method

          Wallpaper Measuring Method (01:32)

          Prevent costly mistakes by following this formula for measuring a room.

        5. Leveling Tips for Wallpaper

          Leveling Tips for Wallpaper (01:14)

          Avoid the consequences of this common wallpapering mistake.

        6. Preparation Tips for Wallpaper

          Preparation Tips for Wallpaper (02:10)

          Find out why preparation is so important when installing wallpaper.

        7. Planning a Wallpaper Project

          Planning a Wallpaper Project (01:49)

          Plan ahead to avoid conspicuous seams and mismatched patterns.

        8. Essential Wallpapering Tool

          Essential Wallpapering Tool (01:27)

          Avoid costly rips and other problems with the right tools.

        9. Easy Wallpaper Seams

          Easy Wallpaper Seams (01:17)

          Learn a simple technique that will make your wallpaper seams lay flat.

        10. Must-Have Wallpaper Sweep

          Must-Have Wallpaper Sweep (00:50)

          For a professional-looking job, see how this tool prevents bubbles.

        1-8 of 8 Decorating Videos

        1. Napkin Window Treatment

          Napkin Window Treatment (03:31)

          Coordinate your kitchen by matching the curtain fabric to your napkins.

        2. Plate Rack Window Treatment

          Plate Rack Window Treatment (02:52)

          Create three different kitchen-window treatments with plate racks.

        3. Easy Mantle Designs

          Easy Mantle Designs (01:54)

          Learn how to decorate a fireplace mantle with a few simple design tricks.

        4. Valance How-To

          Valance How-To (01:49)

          A DIY Kits how-to on making a decorative window valance.

        5. Seasonal Wreaths

          Seasonal Wreaths (01:00)

          Create unique wreaths with the seasons and special holidays in mind.

        6. Easy Pillow Covers

          Easy Pillow Covers (00:23)

          Make creative throw pillows, even if you don't sew, with this cool idea.

        7. Getting the Hang of Pictures

          Getting the Hang of Pictures (00:22)

          Check out this handy tip to help hang artwork on the walls.

        8. How to Hang a Picture

          How to Hang a Picture (00:23)

          Get the hang of this decorating process with these easy hints.

        1-10 of 11 Crafts Videos

        1. Sock Frog

          Sock Frog (05:44)

          How to create another member of the sock monkey family, a sock frog.

        2. Sock Monkey

          Sock Monkey (05:31)

          Carol Duvall demonstrates the making of a classic sock monkey.

        3. Warm and Wonderful Baby Cap

          Warm and Wonderful Baby Cap (04:24)

          Knit up a wonderful and warm cap, designed for newborns or preemie infants.

        4. Bleached Designer T-Shirt

          Bleached Designer T-Shirt (06:08)

          Design your own Rocker T-Shirt using a simple bleaching technique.

        5. Vintage Record Room Divider

          Vintage Record Room Divider (05:11)

          Create a fun room divider using vintage vinyl records.

        6. Simply Chic Summer Tablescape

          Simply Chic Summer Tablescape (05:08)

          Design a fabulous daisy tablescape for your next party,

        7. Handmade Photo Albums

          Handmade Photo Albums (06:18)

          Make a handmade album using just one sheet of paper.

        8. Stylish Chandelier Earrings

          Stylish Chandelier Earrings (05:02)

          Easy way to make two styles of fun and flirty chandelier earrings.

        9. Pop Goes the Pages

          Pop Goes the Pages (04:17)

          Pop-up pages add an element of dimension and surprise.to your scrapbook.

        10. Natural Garden Markers

          Natural Garden Markers (05:52)

          Branches become handy organic garden markers.