Decorating Toolbox 101

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 by: Home Decorating Digest

Where is that hammer ?

Save
time and frustration by assembling your own decorating toolbox. Most
do-it-yourself projects are hampered by the lack of tools (or knowing
where to find the tools) to get the job done.

Storing
Your Tools: A toolbox, caddy or a storage step stool can be used
andwill allow you to organize your tools by making them available for
easy to carrying.

The Right Tools for the Job:

Hanging Things:

• Push Pins

• Plastic Anchors

• Picture Wire

• Thumb Tacks

• Sewing Machine Needles (to hang pictures without large wholes, holds approximately 30#)

• Cup Hooks

Attaching Things:

• Glue Gun & Glue Sticks

• Can of Spray Adhesive

• Staple Gun & Staples

• Multi- Sized Rubber Bands

• Plastic Twist Ties

• Fusible Interfacings

• Fabric Glue

• Sewing Needles & Thread

• Starch ( Easy on Easy off walls for fabric wallpapering or for appliqués)

Cutting Things:

• Good Pair of Scissors for Fabric

• Utility Scissors for everything else

• Box Cutter

• Woodworking you may need a light weight handsaw.

Measuring Things:

• Yardstick

• Tape Measure

• T-Square or Level

Decorating Things:

• Gold Touch-up Pen

• Spray paint Black& White

• Sandpaper

• Brushes

• Craft Paint in your decors color scheme

• Assortment of ribbons, buttons and fringe.

These tools may not all fit in your toolbox, yet are good to have on hand.

• Hammer

• Screwdriver - Phillips and Flat Head ( get multiple sizes)

• C-Clamps

• Iron & Ironing Board

Take the time in advance to gather your equipment and that next do-it-yourself project will be simpler and faster to accomplish.

Where is that hammer? In your Decorating Tool Box!

About the Author

Home Decorating Digest - http://www.HomeDecoratingDigest.com is an online magazine that helps homeowners find home decorating ideas and feature articles on style, color and interior design. Get decorating basics, do-it-yourself projects, organizing and outdoor garden design tips.

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