Homemade Curtains

Have you been thinking about freshening up your window treatments?

Here are a few ideas for using some things you may even have lying around the house.

Country Style Curtains

Does this room already contain a lot of country style decorations, antiques, and rustic artifacts? Some older objects that may not even qualify as antiques may be just what you are looking for.

• An old wooden or broom handle as a drapery rod.
• Ideally a plaid curtain, or even just some plaid fabric, could be paired with it.
• An old iron spur could replace a store-bought tie-back.

You can screw the broom right to the wall, but you are better off screwing it to a keyhole bracket you have already put on the wall for this. Don’t forget to drill holes in the rake handle first, because old wood can split easily.

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Home Maintenance

Spring is here and it’s time to do some spring cleaning!

The home is more than your nest - it’s your nest egg. With as much money as people use to buy a house it’s surprising how many will not make one time a year to completely clean and maintain their investments.

Maintenance is a hassle, but the end result is a savings of thousands of dollars, as the little repairs prevent big problems.

Clear out one full weekend and use these top ten, most important repairs to get going on your spring cleaning at home.

By doing this you will save yourself time and money in the long run, and you will feel great about the productive use of your time.

Top 10 Home Maintenance Tips

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House Cleaning

A clean home is supposed to be a happy home. One feels more comfortable when the environment is mess-free. Moreover, it provides a great workout. Our experts have given some tips regarding organizing and cleaning your home.

The Closet

First of all, to begin cleaning your home, the closet should be examined. All those clothes that have lost their charm or don’t fit you any more should be given away to those in need.

Instead of hoarding too many clothes, it is better to keep a collection of a few distinctive ones. This way, you will be able to save some space in your closet and less ironing and steaming of the clothes will be required. The space thus saved can be used to keep storage containers.

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Adding ethnic home accessories into your current home decor can dramatically change the look and feel of your home. Even a single, unusual centerpiece on a coffee table will make your decor a topic of conversation and change the look of the entire room. Of course, if you have money to burn your choices are limitless - but if money is tight, no problem! You don’t have to spend a fortune to redecorate with an ethnic theme.

Ethnic Decorations

Ethnic decor pieces can be found in all kinds of unexpected places. You’ll find them in specialty furnishing stores and on the web, but often some of the best treasures are from garage sales and thrift stores. Look for unique textures that catch the eye - woven, carved, or molded knick knacks will make a big statement, as will fabric that is embroidered, dyed, or sewn by hand.

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