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 Friday, November 21, 2008
Tip of the Day Categories » Painting, Decorating, and Refinishing

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New Room / South of the Border

Want a new-room look without a lot of work? Wallpaper borders easily change any room from dull to dramatic; it's so simple you can do it as often as you?d like. If you have a baby, you can turn a bedroom into a nursery with a colorful ceiling border of zoo animals. As they grow up, change designs every few years until they leave for college. Then turn it into a guest room. Measure two times the width and the length, adding a few feet for cuts and pattern matches. You will also need a wallpapering kit, bucket of warm water, sponge and ladder. Use adhesive, too, even if borders are pre-pasted. Start at a corner -- using the brush and wood roller for a good bond -- sponging off excess adhesive before it dries. Overlap a few inches at each corner and cut clear through along the corner bead for a perfect seam every time. Then settle back and enjoy your new home, south of the border. And that's the On The House tip for today.

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