Five-Minute Fixes—Home and Car

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6Fix a Room That Was Painted Too Dark a Color
Temper dark colors with light counterpoints.
7Add Some Decorative Spark to Your Bedroom
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8Get the Right Lighting Effects for Your Living Room
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Five-Minute Fixes—Home and Car

Get five-minute solutions for home and car repairs, decorating, organizing and more.

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