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Sticking to the budget these days is an important task that we can’t ignore. For some of us, however, we also can’t ignore our dated design and decor. There are an abundance of ways to change your space without changing your budget, some of which we covered in earlier articles. Decorating on a Budget covered [...]

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Tight budgets are no reason to continue looking at the same, tired spaces. See our first installment, Decorating on a Budget, for even more ideas. If you’re ready to mix things up a bit, here are a few more budget-friendly ideas you can use to change your rooms: Freshen Up the Shower Invest a few [...]

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We’ve explored a few different aspects of outdoor lighting here at Online Furniture Design. Actual lighting techniques were covered in Outdoor Lighting and different ideas to implement were discussed in Outdoor Lighting Ideas, This time around, we’re going to show the do-it-yourselfers a simple project that can be carried out to improve or freshen up [...]

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Looking to change the look and feel of your rooms without breaking the bank? The good news is, it is more than possible to update your living space while maintaining a reasonable budget. The key is to find relatively low-maintenance tasks that have a huge impact. Even more can be accomplished by those willing to [...]

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Changing the color of walls is the quickest way to change a room’s design with maximum impact. Although painting a room is simpler, applying wallpaper can instantly add depth through patterns and textures. The opportunity to completely transform a room within a matter of hours is rather tempting and, if done correctly, is absolutely worth [...]

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In our prior article, Unique Headboards, we discussed the need to invigorate a bedroom with character through the use of uncommon headboards. This article is going to present some truly nontraditional headboard ideas that will definitely infuse the space with individual character and charm. Many headboards commonly available are boring and effective in putting us [...]

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Painting walls is probably the most common remodeling, do-it-yourself task on the planet. Why wouldn’t it be? It’s relatively inexpensive and quick to complete, depending upon the size and requirements of the room. Choosing to paint a room (or the entire house for that matter) yourself in lieu of hiring outside professionals can save a [...]

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Paste wax is traditionally used to protect other finishes. However, in some situations it can be used to finish bare furniture. This application works best on hard, close-grained woods that have been sanded as smooth as possible. A few waxes may have color added to be used on darer woods. See Weekend Warrior: Applying Shellac [...]

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Varnish is one of the most durable finishes known to man. It easily holds up against abrasion, heat, water and alcohol. As a bonus, it can even be used over other finishes as a topcoat. Varnish is revered for its ability to enhance wood’s warmth. It’s best to apply the varnish horizontally. If there are [...]

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Shellac is a furniture finish that is considered to be one of the more classic finishes available. It is a fine finish that calls attention to the wood’s natural grain. While there are many benefits of choosing shellac as a finish, there is one fairly important downside to consider: it is not very durable. Look [...]

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