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5 Apartment Makeover Tips

Monday, May 6th, 2013

Your apartment has a case of the “blahs” and it’s time to freshen the place up! With a little time, a little effort, and (best of all) with very little money you can give your apartment a nice little makeover that has a great big effect. You can make all these changes over the course of a weekend, and never put your lease at risk.

You CAN Put Color on Your Walls

“But I’m not allowed to paint.” Living in an apartment may mean…

Adding Color to Apartment Walls Without Paint

Monday, March 25th, 2013

Apartment living can be filled with unique decorating challenges that most homeowners do not face. The inability to change the walls’ color with paint can be the most troublesome. Most apartments are painted in neutral tans or beiges that do little to inspire decorating greatness. However, adding color to apartment walls without paint can be done with some simple tips and tricks.

Tapestries

Tapestries, or hanging wall rugs, are a great way to add a variety of colors to apartment walls without…

Making the Most of Your Apartment Patio

Monday, January 28th, 2013

If you live in a region that has moderate temperatures and frequent sunny skies, your apartment patio is an excellent place to enjoy the outdoors without having to leave home. But because apartment patios are usually small, many people decide to leave their patio bare or use it as a storage area. Take up the challenge and design an extra space outdoors for reading, relaxing, or entertaining.

Flooring: Patio flooring is usually made of concrete or wood. Add an outdoor rug…

Create Your Own Kitchen Clothespin Memo Board

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012

There are always notes, photos, children’s artworks and holiday cards you want to keep visible in your kitchen. A memo board project is a great alternative to the more traditional front-of-the-refrigerator display palate. How can it be done using an inexpensive and fun arts and crafts project for the whole family? Grab a package of wooden spring clothespins, a wooden yardstick and some paint to match the kitchen decor. Get ready to get organized!

Easy Assembly

Picture this: a natural wooden yardstick,…

4 Creative Ways Chalkboard Paint Can Help You Organize Your Kitchen

Monday, November 14th, 2011

Decorating is fun, organizing is even more fun and chalkboard paint ties it all together in the kitchen. There are many different options and ideas for using this creative paint. There are walls, cabinets and appliances just waiting to be painted, and then the fun really begins. You can cover an entire wall or create a fun memo board shape to complement your decor. Paint a little or as much as you want using this unique product.

Color doesn’t have to…