Articles for category: Decorating & Design

Removing Scratches from a Leather Couch

Have you ever been frustrated looking at your leather couch that your cat has scratched? This can be a frustrating problem for anyone that has a cat or even a child that is very capable of adding scratches on your leather couch. It doesn’t take much for a leather couch to be scratched. If your ...

DIY Guide to Wooden Organizers

Organizers can be a great addition to any room. Whether your goal is organizing a closet or a utility room, building custom wooden organizers is a great idea to add usability and value to your space. Closet Organizers: These are great for anyone who shares a closet with another person. Personally I am not sure ...

Giant Candy Birthday Party Decor

If you give several birthday parties over the course of each year you probably struggle to find new themes and decorations that won’t break the bank. By the time you’ve bought gifts and provided food and beverages even a simple birthday party can be quite expensive. If you’re looking for a cheap way to decorate ...

Tips for Preserving Flowers and Foliage

Drying or preserving your own flowers and foliage allows you to create long-lasting flower displays with a personal touch. The three traditional techniques for drying or preserving flowers and foliage are: air drying using a drying agent or desiccant and steeping in a solution of glycerin and water. These three techniques are simple and speedy, ...

Best Treats for a Cat’s Teeth

Teeth are teeth, no matter what mouth they are in, and cat dental care is one of the most important parts of owning a cat. The same dental concerns that humans have apply to cat’s teeth as well, such as gum disease and plaque. This can be a challenge, especially for those who have trouble ...

Ladybug Party Decorations

If you are planning to throw a birthday party, baby shower, or spring party in a ladybug theme, then of course you will need decorations. Ladybug party decorations can include balloons, banners, and centerpieces. Some of the decorations are bright and colorful, while others come in the traditional ladybug red and black polka dotted design. ...

Designing a Bathroom

  Many real estate agents will tell you that modernizing a kitchen or bathroom will add more value to your home than renovating any other room in the house. Before you begin, think about how much you want to spend and what realistic changes you can make in the space you have. If the sky ...

How to Properly Burn a Pillar Candle

Throughout the years, I’ve managed to learn more about candles than any sane person should know. I was a manager for Yankee Candle Company for a few years, and during that time, I was extensively trained on how to properly burn any and every type of candle. A lot of people don’t understand the correct ...

Decorate Your Home with Iron-On Clothing Appliques

It’s amazing how different a garment can look after adding a simple iron-on applique. The appliques, made with tiny beads, sequin, or just cloth, can instantly change the look of more than just garments, though. Forget that the appliques are made with garments in mind, and use them to add sparkle to things around the ...

How to Spray Paint Upholstered Furniture

Isn’t it amazing the things they come up with nowadays? Many years ago, if you got bored with the pattern on your upholstered furniture you had to live with it or start saving the money for that expensive upholstery job. Then there was the matter of having the furniture removed from the house, kept for ...