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Style a picture ledge without filling every inch
A narrow shelf can hold a changing collection of prints. The trick is leaving enough space for each frame to make sense.
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Paint, paper, fabric and the small changes you can make at home.
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Give terracotta pots a painted rim
Paint only the rim of a terracotta pot for a small color accent that leaves most of the clay visible.
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Make a fabric-covered noticeboard for paper clutter
Turn a plain noticeboard into a softer-looking place for school letters, invitations and the papers you need to see.
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Cut removable drawer liners that lie flat
A paper pattern and a little clearance help removable liners sit neatly without permanent adhesive.
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Refresh a wooden step stool without painting the treads
Give the sides of a sound wooden step stool a new color while keeping its working surfaces and safety features intact.
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Make basket labels that can change with the contents
Use replaceable cards and simple holders so a basket can change jobs without carrying an outdated label.
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Frame pressed flowers without crowding the glass
Give dried stems enough space and a suitable backing so their shapes remain the focus of the frame.
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Plan a removable backsplash around awkward edges
Map the cuts, clearances and stopping points before a removable backsplash reaches the wall.
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Add fabric trim to a plain lampshade
A narrow fabric border can change a plain shade, but the shade and lamp must remain compatible and unaltered where heat and fittings are involved.
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Cut a paper garland that hangs evenly
Make a short, balanced paper garland by planning the shape, spacing and hanging points on a table first.
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Swap cabinet knobs without guessing the measurements
Measure the door, the existing hardware and the space around it before ordering replacement cabinet knobs.
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Fold a no-sew cushion cover from a square of fabric
A folded fabric wrap gives a cushion a temporary new look and can be opened again without a seam ripper.
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