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How To Hang a Picture on Brick

Andrea143 — Sat, 08 Apr 2006 22:59:00 -0500

To hang a picture on brick, you can use one of two hanging tools depending on the amount of masonry around the brick. Brick clips cost approximately $5.00 for a pack of two, and can be purchased at Hobby Lobby, or online. You will need not need tools to install these clips, which only work on brick that is exposed at least 1/8 inch.

How To Remove Wallpaper

Victoria116 — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 11:09:00 -0500

Removing wallpaper can be a daunting task, especially if you are dealing with a large room that is papered from top to bottom. The task can be made easier, however, by following a few of these tricks:

Assess the situation. If the wallpaper has been on the walls for 30 years, it will indeed be more difficult to remove than wallpaper that is only a few years old. For ancient wallpaper, plan to spend some extra time and effort on getting it removed.

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How To Create a Bed Canopy

genepooldesign — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 20:35:09 -0500

There are several variations when creating a bad canopy. This how-to will focus on a "ring" canopy, a rather simple design appropriate for beginners, yet still fun for more advanced crafters. At a cost of between $10 and $30, it won't break your budget. A ring canopy is a hanging type of canopy, so before you attempt this project, make sure you are able to install a mounting hook in your ceiling.