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Living Room With Leather Armchair and Book Shelves
Cottage Style
If you want your home decor to suggest comfort, originality, and smaller-scale, why not try decorating in cottage style? This popular idea is versatile, and can be done on a budget. Try some new ideas here!

-Cottage Style on a Shoestring
-Country Living: Cottage Style
-Cottage Style Rooms
-HGTV: Cottage Decorating
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Two Girls Lying Side by Side In Bed
Kids' Rooms
It can be a scary scenario when your child's decorating whims and your vision - and budget - collide. Get tips from these resources on how to decorate a kids' room that will grow with them and make both of you happy. ...Learn more!


-Decorating Kids' Rooms: Dos & Don'ts
-High-End Ideas
-DIY Tips from Kathy Ireland
-Rental Decorating Digest: A Child's Room
-Frugal Home Decor
Rooms Highlights
Explore Rooms to learn about a topic in more depth through websites, articles, books and more.
Electrical outlet, electric box, wire and wire nuts
Hiring a professional electrician can be expensive. Many small electrical projects can be done by yourself if you know how. Visit our Do It Yourself Electrical room and learn the basics.
Bed with wooden headboard, craftsman, mica
Now that you have checked out doing your own electrical wiring you will need some lighting. Perhaps you will want to put up some trac-lighting or wall sconces. Our Do It Yourself room on Lamps and Lighting will help you choose just the right ambiance.
Gardening Tips
Herb GardenIndoor Herb Garden
Enjoy fresh herbs all winter long with an indoor herb garden planted in your favorite pots.
Herb GardenWinter Gardening
As long as the ground is not frozen shrubs and trees can be planted in the winter. Don't forget to water them!
Herb GardenWinter Pruning
Find out how to guard your potted plants from the harsh winter weather.
Creative Decor
Man putting down hardwood floor
Laminate Flooring
Wood flooring adds value and beauty to your home. One option available is laminate flooring. It is typically less expensive than solid wood and is durable and easy to install.