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There’s no need to pay full price for fabrics; save money by shopping for discounted yardage such as remnants. With remnants, you can buy designer fabrics for pennies on the dollar just because it comes from the end of the bolt. Be sure to buy extra yardage for pattern matching if you select a medium- to large-scale design. If you’re covering a fairly narrow wall, you’ll be able to find panels that fit the wall’s width, but remember the width needs to allow for fullness when they are hung....

Cancer signs are known as nurturing and down-to-earth and have an immense love of their home. Ruled by the moon and often looked at as a “mothering” figure, your content being in the presence of your loved ones, which means you spend a great deal of time at home. Before you get started, check out these ten things that every Cancer needs to keep in mind before decorating their home....

Stay Safe When Working With Concrete Nearly every material and tool used when working with concrete is heavy and cumbersome: bags of concrete, gravel, sand, mixers, wheelbarrows, and even simple implements like hoes, bull floats, and screeds. Protect your back by lifting with your legs, not your back. Keep your back straight, legs bent, and the heavy item positioned between your legs, if possible. Concrete can cause chemical burns. So, wear proper clothing when working with concrete....

The idea has influenced lots of fashion looks — and has even found its way into interiors more recently. Think: dark swaths of paint, antique decor, and literary accents. The result is unique, mysterious spaces that look like they’re out of a storybook. Craving some inspiration yourself? Check out these 11 Dark Academia bedrooms for style tips and tricks.

We turned to the experts to ask for some tried and true tricks, and they delivered on all the things we need to know when it comes to upcycling. Upcycling Doesn’t Have Just One Meaning Claire Manton of Claire’s CraftHouse tells us, “Upcycling can mean various things, including the repurposing or restyling of unwanted items into something usable, [like making] an old-style record cabinet into a gin cabinet for instance....

Whether you are planning to add new plants to your flowerbeds, or you move into a new home and want to check whether the existing landscaping is safe for your children and four-legged best friends, here is a list of common nursery plants that have toxic properties, and suggestions for alternatives. This list is not all-inclusive. Toxic Parts: All parts of the plant if ingested Toxic To: Humans, dogs, and cats Non-Toxic Alternative: Virginia spiderwort (Tradescantia virginiana)...

The bohemian waxwing is common in winter in the northwest and northern Rocky Mountain regions, though in irruption years these colorful birds can appear in any northern region. Often confused with their more common cousins, the cedar waxwings, bohemian waxwings are slightly larger and have rusty undertail coverts, a rufous wash on the face, and a gray chest and abdomen instead of the cedar waxwing’s brighter yellow markings. These birds will eagerly flock to fruit trees in the winter, and they will also dive into the snow for water....

To help out our fellow candle lovers during this festive time of year, we’ve rounded up some of the best holiday-scented candles we could find. Whether you’re a fan of woodsy scents, spicy aromas, or sugary fragrances, we have a holiday candle you are sure to love. Here are 15 of the top holiday-scented candles that we are loving for this holiday season.

Eco-friendly can mean a lot of different things in terms of designing your space. Home decor that falls under this category can be made out of recycled materials, sustainable fabrics, or come from a process that cuts down on waste or utilizes innovative materials. Offsetting the carbon footprint caused by production and giving back to causes that are working to protect the planet and its ecosystems are other ways in which home goods can be better for the environment too....

While you may think a ranch means less square footage inside, these homes are often sprawling and require a good deal of land to accommodate. Such a wide-open space works particularly well with natural woodwork. Because it’s bright and airy, the natural wood doesn’t feel overly dark, and instead complements the indoor-outdoor feel. The single-story ranch home also helps battle heat, which is why many homes in the southwest are one story—which not only looks great, but also saves on those AC bills....

The high heat of a dryer can cause the outer materials to melt, shrink, or warp and can destroy the inner structure of insulated bags. Hang wet leather goods to air-dry away from direct heat or sunlight. For a speedier effect on less-fancy footwear, stuff the shoes with crumbled up newspaper. The pages will soak up the moisture and expedite the drying process. For faux fur, high-heat can cause the fibers to melt and tangle....

Disney’s timeless characters and heartwarming messages saw us through childhood and beyond. Now that our own “happily ever afters” have arrived, it’s time to pass on the Disney tradition. And what better way could there be to share your love of Disney than with a magical Disney-themed nursery? Whether you choose to build your nursery space around a single classic film; get nostalgic with some vintage Mickey; or simply create a tribute to all things Disney, you are sure to end up with a space that you and your little one will love for years to come....

Embracing this change in the air, jump on the spring cleaning bandwagon, and refresh the decor in your home. Whether your family celebrates Easter, Passover, or nothing at all, take a look at some table settings that will inspire you to rethink how to decorate for springtime.