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Accessories |
Watch videos to see why Hunter Ceiling Fans are superior in quality, worksmanship, and warranty. Find out how ceiling fans can save you money, conserve engergy, and keep you comfortable year round.
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Placement, grouping, size - questions answered about hanging pictures and artwork.
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Area Rugs |
Art |
Easy steps for framing an art print.
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Bedding |
Quick chart shows you bedspread and comforter sizes depending on mattress size.
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Sheets Buying Guide - All about thread count, content and finishing to help you make a good choice in sheet sets.
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Caring for Down Pillows & Comforters
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Software
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Instructions for making your own full or queen sized comforter.
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This is the simplest of bedcovers and can be made in variety of fabrics from lightweight cottons to heavy quilted.
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Directions for making your own cloth napkins out of your favorite fabric.
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The difference between a duvet and a duvet cover.
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Blinds |
Designing with vinyl shutters.
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New Valance For Track Systems And Other New Options For Summerwind Shutters By Designer Blinds.
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Troubleshooting remote control operation and dealing with interference from fluorescent lighting and other sources.
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An easy leveling technique for Summerwind Shutters.
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How to measure for vertical or horizontal blinds and shades.
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Measuring considerations and how they work.
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Easy and perfect templates in about five minutes - even for windows that aren't so perfect. An updated look at the yardstick compass.
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Controlling condensation.
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Colors |
Color Chart with Color Names
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Color Definitions
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Contains three basic guidelines for making effective color choices that work for nearly everyone.
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Informative Articles, Forecasts, Tutorials & More from Pantone, Inc. - the world-renowned authority on color and provider of color systems and leading technology for the selection and accurate communication of color.
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Curtain Rods |
Arched windows can dramatically improve the look of your home. Here are some ideas for making the most of your arched windows and eyebrow windows.
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A beautiful bay window can be achieved with many options including shades, blinds, top treatments, curtains and more.
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How To Convert Traverse Rod to One-Way Draw
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Convert Traverse Rod to One-Way Draw
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Step-by-step instructions for extending a standard or dauphine (wide-pocket) curtain rod.
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How to Measure Bay Window
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Glossary of Drapery Terms
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Eyebrow windows can dramatically improve the look of your home. Here are some ideas for making the most of your arched windows and eyebrow windows.
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What you need to install our flexible curtain track on the wall using our double mount brackets.
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Concise step by step video that shows you exactly how to measure and determine how long a string you will need as well as how to actually do the restringing.
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Simple, concise and clear instructions to install your own ceiling mounted cubicle curtain track.
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Measurements for ordering Bay Window Cornices.
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Chart for measuring window dimensions.
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How To Restring a Traverse Rod
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How To Restring A Traverse Rod
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Curtain Rod Measuring - Rod Placement - Calculating Rod Width & Stackback - Glossary of Terms including Returns, Fullness, Overlap, Finished Width & More for Traverse Rod, Café Rod, Curtain Rod
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Decorating |
This bed drape creates a canopy when a double sided length of fabric is draped over three curtain poles ...
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Drapery |
Arched windows can dramatically improve the look of your home. Here are some ideas for making the most of your arched windows and eyebrow windows.
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A beautiful bay window can be achieved with many options including shades, blinds, top treatments, curtains and more.
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Worksheet for calculating yardage needed for making curtain panels.
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Frequently asked questions about drapery linings. Washing instructions, using with silk and more...
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All about drapery linings.
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View drapery styles by category.
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Cleaning instructions for many fabric types.
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An Extra Touch for Drapery Rods
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Template for measuring for putting a cornice board for a corner window.
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Measuring up for your window treatments should be one of the first steps, and probably one of the most important, you make. Get this wrong and no matter how well you sew your curtains the desired effect will not be achieved.
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Sewing & Soft Furnishing Glossary
Acorn:
A decorative brass or wooden "handle" which slips onto the cords of a blind to cover the knotted ends.
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Glossary of curtains, drapes and valance terms. Everything about window treatments.
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Tips & Tricks for working with printed fabrics.
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Quickly calculate how much flat yardage you need.
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Fabric |
Learn all about Bamboo fabric.
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Learn all about Bamboo fabric.
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Learn all about Burlap fabric.
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Worksheet for calculating yardage needed for making curtain panels.
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Information for the care of Silk.
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Learn all about Chenille fabric.
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Learn all about Chintz fabric.
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Learn all about Corduroy fabric.
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Learn all about Crypton fabric.
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Fake Fur and it's nap can offer some new sewing challenges. Here you'll find how to avoid a nightmare and have the finished results you want! Following these procedures will prevent a "skinned" fur at the seam lines.
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Descriptive Encyclopedic information regarding Damask Fabric.
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Learn all about Damask fabric.
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Learn all about Denim fabric.
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Frequently asked questions about drapery linings. Washing instructions, using with silk and more...
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Learn all about Drapery Lining.
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Stain Removal Guides, Fabric Care Topics, Reading a Label, Product Information & much more.
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Need to know what Cleaning code S means? Click here for a description of fabric cleaning codes.
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An easy access dictionary to fabric terms and definitions.
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If you have ever wondered what a particular fabric term meant, then this page should answer your questions.
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Definitions of fabric related terms
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Learn all about Faux Fur.
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Learn all about Faux Leather.
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Definitions of fire resistant, flame retardant and more.
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Learn all about Flame Retardant fabric.
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Learn all about Flannel fabric.
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Learn all about Fleece fabric.
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Article about the history of ultrasuede and microsuede fabrics.
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Instructions on how to make a fleece blanket. Make a warm and cozy no sew fleece blanket.
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Learn all about Jacquard fabric.
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Learn all about Lace fabric.
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Learn all about Linen fabric.
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Directions for making your own cloth napkins out of your favorite fabric.
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Learn all about Matelasse fabric.
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Learn all about Mohair fabric.
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Learn all about Moire fabric.
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Learn all about Naugahyde fabric.
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The Origin and History of Silk
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Learn all about Outdoor fabric.
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Learn all about Quilting fabric.
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Learn all about Sheerweave fabric.
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Learn all about Silk fabric.
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Information describing the silk fabric manufacturing process.
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Learn all about Suede fabric.
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Learn all about Sunbrella fabric.
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Learn all about Tapestries.
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Learn all about Terry Cloth fabric.
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The plush soft fabric most often associated with towels, and perhaps robes, has now emerged as a fabric of choice for many designers.
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Interesting history of silk fabric.
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Learn all about Ticking fabric.
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Learn all about Toile fabric.
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Learn all about Tweed fabric.
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Descriptions of all the different types of silk fabric.
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Brief history of duponts microfibre ultrasuede.
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Velvet is a type of tufted fabric in which the cut threads are very evenly distributed, with a short dense pile, giving it its distinct feel. Velvet can be made from many different kinds of fibres.
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Learn all about Velvet fabric.
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Learn all about Vinyl fabric.
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Learn all about Wool fabric.
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Fabric yardage recommendations for making your own bedding.
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Fabric yardage recommendations for making your own shower curtains.
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Fabrics |
Furniture |
Does the furniture salesman know his stuff?
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Here are detailed instructions for four basic methods of attaching a bun foot, wood dowel, screw dowel, screw, and insert.
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Lets learn to rush a chair
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The History, Technology, and Care of Folding Screens: Case studies of the conservation treatment of western and oriental screens.
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25 Questions to ask the furniture salesman.
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Repairing Loose Furniture Joints
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Recover or Reupholster?
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General |
For Contractors, Handymen, Home & Auto
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Lamps |
Mirrors |
Placement, grouping, size - questions answered about hanging mirrors.
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Museums |
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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The worlds largest and most prestigious art museums collaborate on AMN to provide information about their collections, exhibitions, and news.
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The Dallas Museum of Art recently celebrated one hundred years of connecting art and people. Established in 1903, the Museum features an outstanding collection of more than 23,000 works of art from around the world, from ancient to modern times.
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Founded in 1893, the Denver Art Museum has the largest and most comprehensive collection of world art between Kansas City and the West Coast, with over 60,000 works of art.
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The Milwaukee Art Museum had its origin in two institutions, the Layton Art Gallery and the Milwaukee Art Institute. These two institutions joined forces in 1957 to form the Milwaukee Art Center.
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Welcome to the National Museum of Women in the Arts, the only museum in the world dedicated exclusively to recognizing the contributions of women artists.
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As one of the largest museums in the United States, the Philadelphia Museum of Art invites visitors from around the world to explore its renowned collections, acclaimed special exhibitions, and enriching programs, both in person and online.
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The Smithsonian Institution the world's largest museum complex and research organization.
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From its beginnings as a royal fortress to the public institution we see today, discover the Musée du Louvre: its role, its aims, and the expertise of the people who make it work.
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Newsletter |
Chippendale, Hepplewhite & Sheraton Furniture Styles
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Color is all around us. Color sets the mood. Determined to pick the right colors for our homes, many of us anticipate the color forecast by the experts.
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If you're wanting a new look for your home but can't afford a total remodel, consider
replacing some of your home accessories.
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When decorating a room, most people overlook the most important factor: Lighting.
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Why not kick off the new school year by redecorating the kids bedrooms?
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Choosing Color for a Room
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Tips on determining the right drapery hardware for your next window project.
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Color predictions for 2004
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Color wheel and color schemes.
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Uptown, midtown or out of town, no matter where you live, a container garden can spruce up an ordinary setting. Vibrant, versatile and easy to care for, these gardens add instant interest to tiny terraces or large landscapes.
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Here are some ways to make your guestroom more comfortable, warm, and inviting. If you aren't expecting guests, these tips will work for any bedroom in the house!
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The Contemporary Home Furnishing style is unmistakably sleek, hip, funky, and chic.
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Thinking about going green? Purchasing environmentally responsible products that are good for people and the environment does not mean sacrificing style.
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The holidays are a favorite time of year for decorating ones home to the hilt! Holiday parties, open houses, and casual family get togethers make it the perfect time of year to show off your home.
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Window treatments have the power to change the entire look and feel of a room. A room that is supposed to be elegant and sophisticated will not appear nearly as stylish without the right window treatments.
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Choosing a theme for the holidays makes it easy to harmonize the decorations throughout your home. Whether you want to turn your home into a winter wonderland
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If you are thinking about building a new house or adding on to the one you have, architectural details in a home are very noticed and admired. Architecture has a sense of history and class that no other type of home décor can possess.
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Quick and inexpensive tips for holiday decorating.
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Tips for Improving your living room space.
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Creating a warm, cozy blanket is the perfect project for a cold winter day or for any other occasion as well. If you need an inexpensive and easy to do craft project, making a fleece blanket is a great choice.
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Decorating any room can be challenging, especially if the styles your room displays are completely different.
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Quick room changes with major impact.
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Are you running a little late on your spring cleaning? It's not too late to get your home organized and clutter-free. Summer can be the perfect time to give your home a makeover.
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Information about outdoor fabric including different ratings and classifications. Water Resistant vs. Water Repellent
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Creating an outdoor living space is no longer just about increasing property values or impressing the occasional guest.
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The importance of quality bedding is becoming increasingly important to consumers. It is no longer about the look of the ensemble but the comfort.
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From shower curtains to shower draperies.
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The first signs of spring are relaxing, aren't they?
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Everybody knows that a dramatic change can come about from changing the color of your walls. But how many people have actually considered changing the shape of the space itself?
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The new colors for Spring 2005 include bright and vivid colors. Oranges and reds take the lead but vibrant greens and blues are close behind.
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All about Sunbrella fabrics for outdoor use.
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Decorating should not stop with just the furniture pieces in place. Embellish your decor with accessories. Accessories can add personality to your room and help unify your home by using color, texture, and shape.
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The newest tool in the decorator's kit may be an old one - wallpaper. After years of being eclipsed by painted finishes or colorless backgrounds, wallpaper is staging a comeback.
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Window coverings and energy savings go hand-in-hand.
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April showers have brought May flowers and we are feeling the effects of nature all around. Let's revel in the fact that the
outdoors are alive and vibrant and are truly inspirational.
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What's your decorating style? Traditional, Victorian, Contemporary, Country... This article defines popular American styles.
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A guide to curtain rods.
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Upholstery |
Upholstery Terms & More
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Before you can upholster a piece of furniture, you need a solid understanding of how it is put together.
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BUILDING AND UPHOLSTERING RESTAURANT BOOTHS
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You can make this ottoman and several other styles by first constructing the simple frame.
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How to Make Pillows and Cushions
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How to care for your upholstery fabric and increase it's life.
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Fabric cleaning instructions.
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MAKE A TAILORED COVER FOR A CHAIR
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Pictures of upholstered furniture, pillows, ottomans, and more. Pictures enlarge, allowing you to see more detail. Links under pictures take you to product pages with similar fabric types,making it easier for you to find the right fabric for you.
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The simple technique shown here is one of the most versatile sewing methods that upholsters use. With it you can close pillows and cushions, make repairs, sew down outside arms and backs, and cover some of your goofs.
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Installing a zipper in a pillow.
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This demonstration on how to apply jute webbing will be done on the top of an ottoman frame. In most cases it is installed on the underside of sofas and chairs in the same manner.
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Sewing round shapes presents a few special problems.
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Needing a guest bed my wife and I decided to use large cushions that when put together would make a queen size bed.
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How To Make Cushions For Wicker Chair Furniture
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One of the simplest methods for covering ottomans, stools, benches, and some dining room chairs.
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All kinds of upholstery tips & instructions.
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Upholstering boat seats, benches, bar stools, boxed dining room chairs, restaurant seating and so on.
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In this segment of our series we will discuss how to upholster the outside portions of the majority of the furniture made.
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Seats and decks are that portion of furniture support that lies under loose cushions.
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Construct an ottoman with decorator fabric and a few basic materials (or make ottoman double as a table). Then sit back and enjoy your handiwork.
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Basic guidelines for making slipcovers and upholstered headboards. Fabric yardage estimates.
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Skirted Button Back Cover
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Explanation with picture of railroaded fabric.
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Learning to sew boxed and welted cushions is one of the most important aspects of upholstery.
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Are they worth upholstering or slipcovering? Are they a good buy in the first place? Will the mechanism last?
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How to Upholster A Dining Room Chair Slip Seat
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Coil springs are tied down firmly across their tops to prevent them from slipping sideways out of position.
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Upholster a "tight seat" chair. Learn to cut around frames, lay in pleats, blind tack, layout fabric , use nail tack strips and ply-grip, and more upholstery tricks.
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Tips on furniture upholstery
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Upholstery Yardage Chart
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Matching Plaids, Stripes & More
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Wallpaper |
Tips on Measuring for Wallpaper!
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Wallpaper pricing can be confusing. While wallpaper books list prices per Single Roll, the wallpaper is manufactured and sold in Double Rolls. There are two popular methods of estimating:
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Blister, Cellulose Paste, Double Roll, Scrubbable Wallpaper - wallpaper terms and definitions to help you make sense of hanging wallpaper.
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Videos - Hunter Ceiling Fans - Advantages - Features - Energy Savings - Comfort
Installation Instructions for Ceiling Mounted Cubicle Curtain Tracks|
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