Nine tips for decorating on a budget

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Nine tips for decorating on a budget

It’s been years since you’ve lived in a dorm so why is your home still decorated like one? If you’re like millions of other Americans who have a hard time decorating their home without going broke, then here are nine ideas that can help you elevate your home’s look on a budget.

Paint it white. If you’re one of those people who has a hard time choosing a paint color, just go with white. The good thing about white is that it goes with anything. If you have young children and/or pets, you may want to get something off white but still light-colored and neutral to better hide the inevitable stains.

Splurge on your sofa. You can stretch your budget in many ways but don’t do it by going with a cheap sofa. Your sofa should be the one thing you really splurge on. You want something that’s comfortable but also very durable.

Keep the main pieces neutral. Go with a neutral color scheme like black, tan, cream, gray, white, etc… for your main furnishings. You can add in some color with accessories that are inexpensive but you can’t afford to throw out all your furniture when you want to try out a new color in your home.

Don’t buy rugs, unless they’re big. Rugs can be expensive so many people opt for small ones. This just makes the room look unbalanced and silly and the rug looks cheap. Spend more on a large enough one or don’t get one at all.

Good lighting is key. Have plenty of lighting, and not just overhead lighting, have plenty of floor and table lamps as well. Opt for soft white bulbs rather than halogens as the light will create more warmth rather than a harsh, sterile light.

No art? Go with mirrors. Great artwork is always preferable but it can be pricey. If you can’t afford high quality artwork, hang some mirrors instead.

Think outside the box. So many people just go to their local department store and buy up all of the items in a collection. It may look nice but there’s no personal touch. Your home will look like a picture in a magazine but not like a home that’s actually lived in. So visit thrift stores or buy handmade things on Etsy that are quirky and that reflect your personal style.

Don’t try to put too many things in a space. If a room is small, it’s better to buy comfortably sized furniture than to cram too many undersized things into the room.

Don’t impulse buy. It’s easy to get carried away and just start buying everything that you like. But when you get it home you may realize it doesn’t quite work as well as you thought it would. Take your time and be purposeful about every purchase you make.

Source: Marie Claire

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How to measure baseboard heaters:

Step 1
HOW TO MEASURE

Always measure left to right, and twice for accuracy

Floor to top of Fintube | EZ Snap™ Baseboard Heater Covers

Step 1: Floor to top of Wall plate

Measure the height from the floor to the top of the metal wall plate.

Follow our guide for baseboard heater cover measurement:

Any baseboard larger than 7 3/8" (188 mm) will be compatible with our standard cover.

Any measurement greater than 9 3/8" (238 mm) will fit our tall cover.

Fin Tube Height | EZ Snap™ Baseboard Heater Covers

Step 2: Bottom of Fintube to Top of Wall Plate

Measure from the bottom of the finned tube heating element to the top of the metal wall plate,

A measurement of 5 1/2" to 6 3/4" (140 mm – 172 mm) will fit our standard cover.

A measurement of 7 1/2" to 8 3/4" (191 mm – 222 mm) will fit our tall cover.

Depth | Measure | EZ Snap™ Baseboard Heater Cover

Step 3: Back Wall to Front of Fintube

Measure the distance from the wall or the metal wall plate attached to the wall, to the outside of the finned tube heating element.

Any measurement of less than 3 1/8" (76 mm) inches from the wall will fit our

standard cover.

Any measurement of less than 3 1/8" (76 mm) inches from the wall will fit our tall cover.

Step 2
DETERMINE IF BRACKETS ARE NECESSARY

Always measure left to right, and twice for accuracy

Wall Widget

EZ Snap™ Wall Widgets are used when your old or existing wall back plate has been removed or if you have to hang your new cover 1 inch or higher to bring them up to a height that will fit our installation guidelines. Just measure your overall desired height, subtract 1", drill a hole, preferably in a stud and attach it to the wall with the included screw.

Floor Fidgets

EZ Snap™ Floor Fidgets easily raise your new covers ¾ inch to compensate for any ¾ inch floor (wood, tile, or other) that has been installed any time since your baseboard heater was originally installed. May be used for any reason when the overall height has been shortened and the total height is less than 7-½ inches for standard height or 9-½ inches for the TALL height EZ Snap™ BaseBoard Covers. Just use the self-tapping screws to secure them to the top of your existing wallplate.

Wall Contraptions

EZ Snap™ Wall Contraptions are used when your wall back plate has been completely removed. EZ Snap™ Wall Contraptions receives your EZ Snap™ BaseBoard Cover and keeps your aluminum fin tube from sagging. These completely replace your wall back plate. To install, slide up from the bottom and make sure the top is at your desired height. Screw to the wall, then bend the front finger up to hold the fin tube in place.

Step 3

HOW TO MEASURE LENGTH

Based on how your heater is configured,

choose an option below to expand and view

specific hot water baseboard heater measurement templates.

[+] Option 1: Straight Heater Configuration

[+] Option 2: L-Shape and U-Shape Configuration

[+] Option 3: 45 Degrees, Z-Shape Configuration

Congratulations!

Now that you’ve learned how to measure baseboard heaters,

you’re ready to order.

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