Home Decor
For some this is the fun part, for others deciding what color to paint, or where to put the couch is as stressful as going to the dentist. Either way HowStuffWorks has got you covered with tips, tricks and cold compresses.
How to Add a Bathroom
Easy DIY Tiling Tips for Amateurs
Are wall mount bathroom faucets right for you?
Bed Sizes Are Totally Getting Bigger
Could Waterbeds Ever Make a Comeback?
Higher Thread Count Doesn't Make a Better Bedsheet
How to Involve Your Kids in Room Decorating
5 Kid-Friendly Study Areas
Kids' Rooms
Why Gift Recipients Have a Surprising Preference for Sloppy Wrapping
How Scented Wax Cubes Work
5 Decorative Ways to Scent Your Home with Cedar
Is All That Shines Really Sterling Silver?
Why Porcelain Has Been the Most Prized Ceramic for Centuries
From Cows to Cabinetry: Milk Paint and 6 Awesome Uses for It
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Sewing is a hard craft to manage if you're stuck in the corner of a room or can only spread out on the dining room table. If you have your own sewing room, you can put everything in its place and create to your heart's content.
If you work at home, then you probably already know how valuable a dedicated office is. But if you want a room for only reading and writing, then you have to get rid of even more distractions. We'll show you how.
If you have a high-stress job or the pressure of life just seems too much sometimes, a meditation room may be just what you need. But it's pointless if you don't have a room designated to relax.
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Whether photography is a hobby, a passion, or a career, it's pretty easy to create your own dark room. This advice can have you developing your own memories in no time.
Room soundproofing might not be on your HOA rules, but what if your neighbor's drumming is taking a toll on your last nerve? Here's how to soundproof a room without and make everyone happy.
By Sara Elliott & Talon Homer
Working from home can be an awesome thing with many conveniences. But if you're toddler is constantly barging in or your spouse asks a million questions, then it's time for you to move into your own office -- with your own door.
By Sara Elliott
If you have a spare bedroom that's sitting empty just screaming for a purpose, why not turn it into an exercise room? That way, you get the convenience of a gym without the people to watch you sweat!
By Sara Elliott
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If your dining room table has been taken over by your crafting and your spare bedroom is collecting dust, then it's time to merge the two for the greater good. Your family (and your crafting) will thank you.
Every sewer knows that space to spread out and work can be invaluable, and your dining room table just isn't cutting it any more. So, where do you go? We bet you've got a rarely-used bedroom just screaming for a sewing set up.
By Sara Elliott
Have you always wanted your own home theater but never thought you had the space to set one up? Well, you may have to downsize from your dream screen, but an unused spare bedroom is a great choice for your movie-watching mecca.
By Sara Elliott
Does your husband have a man cave? Do your children take over the family room? Where do you go to relax and work on your favorite projects? If you don't have a dedicated space, then it's time to create a craft room.
By Sara Elliott
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Admit it: Once the dinner is done and the dishes have been put away, you spread out on the dining room table to finally start scrapbooking. Wouldn't it be so much nicer if you had a dedicated space to do it? We can show you how to get it.
By Sara Elliott
You want to make light bulb ornaments, but you’re not sure how to do it. Learn about how to make light bulb ornaments in this article.
Bring the look of the outdoors into your home by building a deer antler lamp. Learn about how to build deer antler lamps in this article.
You want to give your friend a housewarming gift and thought it would be nice to build a key holder. Learn how to build a key holder in this article.
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The curb appeal of your house could be the best on the block, but if your guests are greeted by the stench of rotting food when they enter the door, they probably won't come back. Do yourself and your friends a favor: Make your home smell good.
Are you a country girl by nature, or do you prefer the contemporary lines of low furniture? Everyone has a decorating personality-- you just have to figure out what yours is.
Whether you live in the heart of the Midwest or nestled in the Rocky Mountains, going coastal in your decor can help brighten up those cold winter days. Don't be afraid of boats and dinghies; embrace them and bring the beach home.
By Sara Elliott
You want to help your daughter in her new home by making her some pillowcases. Learn here how to make a pillowcase.
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Back in vogue, wall-mount bathroom faucets will give you more room to maneuver and a lot more counter space for your stuff. Everybody dance now!
You've probably heard the sound coming from your bathtub before -- drip, drip,drip. How much money will you lose down the drain if you have a leaky showerhead?
If you've ventured up and down the faucet aisle of your local home improvement store lately, you may have been so overwhelmed with the choices that you turned and walked out empty-handed. Let us break it down for you.
By Sara Elliott
The average person takes more than 28,000 showers in a lifetime. With a handheld showerhead, you could save water and money without sacrificing water pressure.
By Bambi Turner
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The movers have left, and now you have to figure out how to arrange all the furniture. Learn how to arrange furniture from this article.
Is your dining room used two days a year, only to sit empty and sad the other 354 days because you have an eat-in kitchen? Well, it's time to get over yourself and put that room to good use.
By Sara Elliott