Part 1: Find sources that can stretch your decorating dollar Most of us have lived in a time when we needed to decorate an apartment or home on a budget. We probably "borrowed" items from our parents, inherited castoffs

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When decorating your home or room, picking a color scheme can be a daunting experience. You worry that you may pick the wrong color and need to start your decorating project all over again. Following are descriptions

Summer is a great time to decorate the bathroom. It's the time of year when we do a lot of home improvement projects. Before you even begin to think about decorating touches, you need to spend the money making sure

The latest reports suggest that, after a period of stagnation, house prices are slowly on the rise again. Which means that, for many homeowners, adding value to their property involves nothing more than sitting back, putting

Who says you need to play by the rules when it comes to decorating? After all, it's your home, isn't it? First of all, there really aren't any rules! That is, the decorating police will not arrest you

In the days before central heat and air, heavy portieres were used to ward off the drafts between rooms. Today, these draperies in the doorway serve decorative purposes. Portieres can add softness, color, and pattern to a room.

Get yourself into hot water. Cold, too. A new kitchen faucet is a simple step toward fine living. Things to Know 1-5 1. Handle options. A faucet handle should feel good to the touch. Whether luxurious or slickly machined, it should