How To Repair A Lamp Shade
Repairing a lamp shade may be as simple as gluing the seam back together. If the tape around the top or bottom of the shade is damaged, replace it with bias tape or grosgrain ribbon.
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How To Hang Drapery Hooks On Rod Pocket Curtains
Convert rod pocket curtain panels to more elaborate pleated draperies by using pleat or gathering pleat tape. Sew the curtain panels together; then add the pleat tape. Gather the fabric and secure the pleats. Add drapery hooks to hang the drapes.
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How To Paint A Bathroom Wall With A Feather Duster
Feather dusters are fun to use to create unique patterns in painting since the feathers fall in random ways and, unlike a brush, they will not coat the entire surface.
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How To Make An Attic Access Door
The attic access door is often the name used to describe push-up-type access panels, knee-wall doors or any type of entry point into the attic space. The most common of these is...
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How To Hang A Door In A Hallway
A door can be hung in a hallway to section off one part of a house from another. This is particularly useful if the house is large and portions are closed off in discrete heating and air conditioning zones.
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How To Install A Swivel Rocker Base On A Lane Recliner
A chair that can swivel and rock is a great asset, particularly if there is a new baby in the house. A comfortable chair, like a Lane recliner, can be modified to swivel and rock.
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How To Clean Inside Double-Pane Patio Doors
If your sliding glass double pane doors have dirt on the inside of the glass, it means the seal holding the inert gas inside the glass has been broken. Glass companies will tell you that this means you must replace the unit with new sealed glass panels.
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How To Change A Shingle Color
Many homes have asphalt- or fiberglass-based shingle roofs. When a homeowner changes the house color it can make the older, but still in good condition, roof look awkward. Rather than change a perfectly good shingle roof, you have the option of changing the color of the roof.
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What Is A Mediterranean Style Vs. A Spanish Style House?
The Mediterranean Sea wraps around the lower part of Europe and it includes several countries, including Spain. This area is known for its warm weather, beautiful beaches and vineyards, delightful villages and gorgeous mountain views.
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The Average Height Of A Sewing Table
A well-designed sewing room has three table stations: a sewing table, a cutting table and a pressing table. Each of these stations has its own requirements for the comfort of the sewing person working in that area. Often, both cutting and pressing tables are used while a person is standing and should be taller.
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How To Loosen A Tension Rod
A tension rod is a spring-loaded curtain rod with rubber padded ends. The rod is used in a shower, doorway or window when a homeowner doesn't want to use screws. The rod expands to fit the opening and the spring tension assembly inside the rod holds the rod in place.
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What To Use To Fix A Cut In A Microsuede Sofa?
Microsuede is a fairly new, knit-blend fabric that is now commonly used for sofas and chairs. The fabric has the texture and appearance of suede, but it is not leather. The fabric is strong and soft and repels crushing and many types of staining. But, any fabric can be cut or torn.
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How To Lengthen Window Blinds
Window blinds can be expensive if your house has a lot of windows. Because of the expense, it is common to take blinds with us when we move. However, the windows of the new home are likely to be a different size.
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How To Update A 90s Bathroom
A 1990s bathroom is likely to be in fairly good condition, but it may have brass light fixtures and hardware, outdated paint colors and flooring. It's a good idea to browse through recent decor magazines to see what colors are trendy and fresh and what types of metal finishes and styles are being used in new homes.
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How To Repair A Polyester Fabric
Polyester, because of its outstanding performance qualities, can be found in all types of fabric applications from jackets to the fabric coverings on some aircraft. Over time, polyester, like all fabrics, will wear, tear or develop holes.
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How To Dye A Faded Patio Umbrella
Outdoor umbrellas, canopies and coverings are subject to harsh weather conditions, and often these hardworking summer companions begin to fade under strong sunlight.
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How To Replace An Interior Window Sill
A windowsill is the piece of wood that runs from inside the window to outside the window. The inside can be called a windowsill or a stool. Today, modern waterproof materials are often used on exterior windowsills to prevent rot problems.
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How To Transition From Laminate Floor To Carpet
Laminate floors come in a wide variety of patterns, textures, styles and colors. This popular flooring often has the look of a more expensive hardwood floor -- or other materials, such as marble -- at a price a budget-conscious homeowner will like.
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How To Reattach A Ceramic Tile
Though known for their durability, ceramic tiles can become damaged or cracked. Sometimes, they can even fall off the wall—a common occurrence in older homes, where settling can add pressure by shifting how walls align, potentially popping a tile off.
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How To Cut Ceramic Tile That Is Already Installed
Ceramic tile is a beautiful, durable surface that can last for a very long time. Over time, it may become necessary to remove a portion of tile that is already installed, while preserving the remaining tile. This can be attempted by a do-it-yourselfer, although the results aren't guaranteed.
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How To Clean Natural Stone
Natural stone refers to stone that is untreated, unpolished and unsealed. This type of stone can be found on fireplaces and hearths, as pebbles in bathroom showers, as walls or short walls in indoor/outdoor areas and in many applications outdoors.
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How To Refinish Window Sills
Windowsills are the horizontal pieces of wood at the bottom of windows that provide a ledge. In older homes, the sill may actually be a physical part of the window. In that case, the sill is the board that the window closes down on.
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