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How to Hang Wall Art - Part 2

Monday, October 19th, 2009

In the previous article you received some tips on hanging artwork when you move into an apartment. When you’re moving out of an apartment, you may find a few holes in the walls behind the artwork and family photos you’ve had hanging up that need to be taken care of. Depending on your lease, those little holes can have some consequences. Some landlords request that you don’t use nails or other methods of hanging artwork that leave holes at all, while…

Country Style Bedroom Design Simplified

Friday, November 6th, 2009

Do you want a bedroom design that reflects country living? The good news is, it’s not complicated to design this type of bedroom. You can simplify a country style bedroom design if you keep in mind these following principles.

Bedding

A good color scheme for bedding is light green, yellow and white. You can mix and match these colors to suit your preference. In fact, the more you mix things up, the better. Find bed pillows with floral or grass patterns. Use…

How to Mount a Flat TV on Your Wall

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

Bringing a television off the floor or entertainment center and mounting that flat TV on the wall will add instant appeal and sophistication to any room. It will also save space and make your room seem larger and more comfortable. Never installed a wall mount TV? With these easy tips you soon will be hanging your TV like a professional.

Mounting Brackets

Finding a mounting bracket for your TV is an important first step. This bracket is available from the dealer where…

5 Themes for Redecorating Your Living Room

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

Redecorating living rooms can be easier than you think. You don’t have to have a degree in interior design to transform your living room into a place you’ll enjoy spending much of your time. The key is to pick a theme you like and run with it.

1. Country Living

If you enjoy the homey and comfortable look of the countryside, then you should consider redecorating your living room with a country living theme. Some living room furniture to include are…

Peace and Quiet: Keep Noise in Your Apartment Down

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Controlling the noise in an apartment is not just a matter of lowering the music or walking a bit lighter; effective noise control is about absorbing the sounds coming in and out of your apartment. With a few decorating techniques, you can easily reduce the noise pollution in your living space.

Things like neatly disguised soundproofing, heavy drapes and padded rugs are just a few ways to buffer the sounds in your place. Here are some other decorating tips to help…