Home Decorating Ideas

Expert tips for dramatic transformations.

The go-to, goof-proof, by-the-gallon way to freshen up every room in the house, from home-decorating expert and Today show contributor Elizabeth Mayhew.

Flower Arranging Tips

Floral expert Rebecca Cole shares her how-to ideas for everyday display and care.

Step-by-Step Instructions and Pictures: Install A Load-Bearing Beam

Replace a load-bearing wall with a microlam beam to create a larger room. Read an overview on how to install a load-bearing beam.

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1Flowers to Cheer the House
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2Art Nouveau Mirror
Simple and stylish, this mirror would be equally at home in a traditional or modern home.
3Decorated Cake
Turn a plain cake into a culinary creation fit for any occasion.
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Fit, trim and stretch your carpet in an afternoon. Read an overview on how to restretch a carpet.
5Step-by-Step Pictures and Instructions for Installing Three-Piece Crown Molding
Use crown molding to change the look of a living room or dining room.
6How to Restretch a Carpet: Step-by-Step Pictures and Instructions
Fit, trim and stretch your carpet in an afternoon. Read an overview on how to restretch a carpet.
7How to Install Granite Tile Kitchen Countertops: Step-by-Step Pictures and Instructions
Granite tile gives the appearance of solid stone for 1/3 the cost. Here are the techniques for a first-class installation. Read an overview of how to install granite till kitchen countertops.
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Vermont Farmhouse Cheddar Cheese Straws
It’s the spicy and sharp flavor of traditionally made farmhouse Cheddars that delivers the deep, rich taste of these crisp cheese straws. The small state of Vermont has a long history of making Cheddar cheese by the traditional methods of the English. Vermont cheese maker Cabot makes wonderful Cheddars; the Clothbound Cheddar is a personal favorite. In fact, this cheese, a joint effort between Cabot Creamery and Jasper Hill Farms, won the Best of Show award from the American Cheese Society in 2006.
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Bake a batch of any of these easy to follow recipes or just drool over the stunning Christmas cookie pictures.
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Cakes, cookies, and other homemade treats made in 30 minutes or less.
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Funny holiday outtakes from our readers.