Home Decorating Ideas

Liven up your home on a budget with our decorating ideas and tips.

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7 Can't-Miss Paint Colors

7 Can't-Miss Paint Colors

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

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

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.

How to Restretch a Carpet: Step-by-Step Pictures and Instructions: Stretching Sequence

How to Restretch a Carpet: Step-by-Step Pictures and Instructions: Stretching Sequence

Fit, trim and stretch your carpet in an afternoon. Read an overview on how to restretch a carpet.

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Simple and stylish, this mirror would be equally at home in a traditional or modern home.
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Use crown molding to change the look of a living room or dining room.
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Fit, trim and stretch your carpet in an afternoon. Read an overview on how to restretch a carpet.
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Step-by-Step Pictures and Instructions for Installing Three-Piece Crown Molding

Step-by-Step Pictures and Instructions for Installing Three-Piece Crown Molding

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How to Restretch a Carpet: Step-by-Step Pictures and Instructions

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