By Mia Rodak, Website Manager
Dress up your tabletop with these fresh, low-cost and no-fuss summer centerpieces. Single stems can have a big impact if displayed creatively. One benefit to decorating with single blooms is that you can splurge on some pricier flowers, since you'll only need a few. Just be sure that whatever vase...
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By HGTV.ca Editorial Team
During the holidays we're busy wrapping gifts for friends and family, decorating the house, and graciously plying visitors with special holiday treats. While there's a flurry of activity going on inside, outside, visitors of a different kind come calling. Though not officially invited, our...
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By HGTV.ca Editorial Team
Halloween is looming, ready to gobble up more of your household budget -- sound familiar? It's no treat shelling out for yearly candies and accessories but the kids -- yours or the neighbours' -- will cold-shoulder you 'til winter holidays if you don't get your ghoul-on. So: trick time! Here...
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By Caroline Fernandez
These easy and budget-friendly DYI Halloween decorating ideas will put your house in a frightening state! 1. Milk jug ghosts. Re-purpose milk jugs into frightening ghosts to line your walkway, stairs or porch. They can also be a pumpkin alternative. Start by cleaning milk...
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By Robyn Burnett
With costumes to prepare, candy to buy and life generally keeping you busy, it's not uncommon to find yourself scrambling at the last minute to pull together some spooky Halloween decorations. Don't panic - there's a lot of "creep" you can create with very little expense and effort. Here are 10 last...
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By Chantel Simmons
Fabrics -- whether patterned or solid -- allow you to express your personality. But how do you decide when to use a pattern or when not to? Room size "Dark, solid fabrics tend to make a room look smaller," says New York-based interior designer Jane Abercrombie. "But that's not necessarily a...
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By Chantel Simmons
Keep it simple Long, simple curtains are best. Attach with a plain pole and rings with a Brisby Pleat heading (soft, gathered pleats). If you want a bit of detail, you can add trim to the leading edge of the curtain. Go for length Curtains should touch the ground with a 1-inch break. In a formal...
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By Chantel Simmons
Artwork can give your home a unique and personal touch. Follow these framing rules from New York-based interior designer Jane Abercrombie to make the most of your paintings, prints and photographs. To frame or not to frame? Art should always be framed - even canvasses should have small wood...
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