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Dress Up Your Dresser Drawers Swap patterned wallpaper for traditional drawer liners — it’s the perfect use for leftover paper. Add Personality to a Bookcase Thanks to an Americana-inspired palette and wallpaper with a bold, oversized pattern, what once was a lackluster bookcase is now an eye-catching focal point filled with a family’s favorite objects….
All plants release oxygen through photosynthesis, but some special species may have built-in air-filtering systems, too. A famous 1989 NASA study found that several common houseplants may actually remove carcinogenic chemicals like benzene and formaldehyde from the air in a controlled lab setting. While subsequent research found inconclusive results about their effectiveness in actual homes,…
Max Out Your Hues Grounding a room in a neutral palette gives your eye a place to rest, while purposeful pops of color move the eye throughout the room to find new and interesting elements. In this historic 1930s home, white walls, a tan leather sofa and pale hardwood floors are offset by Kelly green…
Baby Food Jars Transform those sweet little glass jars into handy storage for small items like push pins, ponytail holders and more. Unscrew the lid from the jar, then glue a small wooden drawer knob in the center of the lid. Spray paint the lid and knob your favorite color and let dry before placing…
Owning a home is a keystone of wealth… both financial affluence and emotional security.