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Do-it-yourself Home Improvement

Mon 09 Mar 2009 - 16:30

Do-it-yourself Home Improvement
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Rex_Wisehart]Rex Wisehart

With prices going up, it is important for you to exert your own means for you to be able to carry out home improvement processes by yourself. One of the best method that you can do for you to be able to get do-it-yourself home improvement idea is to search the web for possible tips and techniques that are relatively important for you to carry out the process by yourself.

For you to remain safe, it is important not to create a drastic change right ahead. In choosing colors, its best to opt for neutral color for the wall, you can go for creamy latte for your living room. Avoid dark ones since you can never really be sure about the effects that they bring. Also, try to paint all your trim white to obtain a crisp foundation and in order for the color to come alive. To create a different look, go for your favorite colors so you can put accents.

Furthermore, another do-it-yourself idea is to make a no-sew valance. To do this, you need to cut 1-x-6-inch board which should be a few inches wider compared to the bank of windows and try to cut two 6-inch pieces for the returns. When you are done in the cutting process, screw the returns to the board. After, cut the fabric at least 10 inches in height and the width will depend on your preference. This is the time to position the board beneath the fabric which should be 3 inches from the top hem. When you are done, staple the fabric into the board, and try to fold pleats each 12 to 15 inches. Simply hide the staples through the use of glued on ribbons and you are done with the process.

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