Easy Home Makeovers
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Hallie BurtonRefresh your entire house on a budget, and make no-cost upgrades using what you already own.
- No-Money Home Makeover IdeasThere’s no reason to buy new stuff; you already have everything you need.
- Living Room MakeoverFreshen up the space with just a little time, effort, and money.
- 40 Decorating Tips for Your Living RoomSurprising, low-cost ways to update your décor.
- How to Create a Well-Balanced RoomAvoid a proportional faux pas: Click on the orange dots below to learn how to make the elements in a room work in beautiful harmony.
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Make the Most of Small SpacesComplete Living-Room, Dining-Room, and Bedroom Cleaning Checklist
An 11-step guide to cleaning three rooms (yes, three!) in just a few hours or over a few days.
- Dust the furnishings. Start with the furniture (tables, dressers, bookshelves) and then move on to the electronics (stereo, television, cable box), wiping down the outsides with a microfiber cloth. Don’t worry too much about what’s inside the furniture: You’ll get to that later.
- Sanitize the telephone and remote controls. Use a disinfecting wipe. Phones and remote controls for electronics and video-game equipment are germ magnets and are frequently overlooked when cleaning.
- Clean the upholstery. Wipe it all down with a moistened microfiber cloth. If your sofa, chairs, and ottomans seem unusually soiled, go over the fabric with a dry-cleaning sponge.
How To: Hang a Picture
You’ve found the perfect spot for that picture, but hanging it just right seems like such a daunting task. Follow these quick, foolproof steps and this is one to-do you’ll be able to cross off your list.
