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December
12
2011
How to make your own chair for a unique décor
Written By: Steve Cheesman

If you want to have unique home décor that is affordable, one of the ways is to make or cover your own chair. A friend of mine had two Lazy-Boy chairs that needed to be replaced but she didn’t want to spend a fortune having them recovered or repaired. What did she do? She took a class in how to recover and upholster your furniture! It was amazing to me that she actually reupholstered her two old chairs and they looked nearly brand new! This is one of the most affordable ways to create unique home décor and not have to spend a fortune, but one thing you must have is patience and determination.

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December
09
2011
How to make your own rug
Written By: Steve Cheesman

If you really want to have a unique home décor item, then learn how to make your own rug. Rugs have a history that is rich and interesting and the word rug and carpet are often interchangeable. However, they are not the same. Unique home décor is an area that is very interesting and one that has room for making your own rugs.

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December
08
2011
How to refinish your old wood furniture
Written By: Steve Cheesman

If you are looking for some of the best ways to furnish your home with unique home décor items, go searching at antique or thrift stores and then learn to refinish. Calling on a friend that has a retail furniture store, you discover that your little table that you are so proud of is a very old shaker table that was used in kitchens in the early 1800s. What should you do now? You had no idea that you had purchased such an exquisite antique that has charm and history. In addition, you have a collector’s item that has to be treasured. One thing is for sure, painting it definitely out.

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