FUN DECOR STUFF!
Are You a Decorating Fanatic?
With a bit of spare time and a lazy summer ahead, you may have fun finding out whether you're a home decorating fanatic. Take our fun quiz and (just for fun) give yourself a point for each one that describes you...
Home Decor Quiz
You might enjoy taking this fun and informative home decorating 'quiz' online, using the "Who Wants to Be A..." theme. See how many you get right! (No prizes, just lots of fun!)
Online Style Quizzes
Here are some more fun and informative style quizzes to help you define the home furnishings you love.
DECORATING GUEST ROOMS FOR SUMMER VISITORS
Tips to Make House Guests Feel Welcome
Read here for some great and simple ways to create a "home away from home" for your house guests.
Inviting Guestrooms
Expecting houseguests? Here are some tips to make your guestroom special, comfortable, and beautiful.
Surviving Houseguests
How to stay cool, calm, and collected with a house full of guests.
LEARNING TO DECORATE
Learning to Decorate
Summer is a great time to take up a new interest or develop an old one. Are you new to decorating and don't know where to start? Or would you just like to know more about the principles of good design? Start here with great links to helpful online tutorials, classes, tips, and ideas on home decor.
Style Guides
Would you like to know more about style? Or find out how to use the newest trends in your own home? Start here with the first in our ongoing series of guides on decorating styles and trends.
REPAINT, REFRESH
A Basic Tool Kit
Get organized for summer household projects by putting together a basic tool kit. Here's our list of the items to include. You'll be amazed by how much easier the job will be if you've got everything together.
Painting Tips
Browse these tips to make your next paint job easier.
Painting Index
Painting can be a challenge if you're new at it. Read here for links, tutorials, how-tos, advice, information, and inspiration for many paintig projects.
Tips for Choosing Paint Color
So many paint chips, so little time! Get simple and basic information here about choosing the paint for your decorating project.