Jessica Ackerman was contributing writer for DoItYourself.com. She has extensive professional knowledge of interior design aesthetics, decorating, and feng shui. She worked as a staff designer at WallDecorandHomeAccents.com, specializing in candle sconces and French wall decor. She's written on everything from "green" decorating to designing a bedroom for your teen rock star.
Some of Jessica's favorite features for DoItYourself.com include "Creating Wall Art from Found Objects," "Decorating with Light for Drama and Effect," "Using Aquariums as Living Wall Art," and "Creating an Undersea Room for Boys."
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How to Hang a Heavy Mirror SafelyMake a room feel more spacious and well lit....
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How to Install a Glass Block WindowGlass block windows are the perfect way to add elegance and natural light to your home while ma...
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Creative Ways to Decorate a Galley Style Kitchen
If you live in an older home or apartment, or a home with limited space, chances are that you h...
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Making the Most of Your Apartment PatioTake up the challenge and design an extra space outdoors...
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How to Add Insulation in an AtticThere's a lot to consider when insulating your attic. Here's how to keep it straight....
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Creative Ways to Decorate and Furnish a Guest BedroomOut of town guests want a place to stay where they feel comfortable while away from home, and u...
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Decorating a Kid's Room with Fish
Decorating a kid's room is always fun. With so many options for decor, it can be hard to n...
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Decorating a Nursery with Paper Lanterns
Unique decorating ideas are readily available when you are designing a baby’s room, and d...
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How to Decorate a Master Bedroom with French Country StyleA master bedroom adorned with French country accents is charming and dreamy, and when appositel...
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Ideas for Decorating a Little Girl's Bedroom with a Garden Theme
Little girls loved themed bedroom furnishings and décor, and a garden theme is an option...
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Creating a Sharable Space in the Dorm Room
The transition from home to college can be a traumatic one. Sharing a dorm room with a strange...
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Adding a Home Office Space in the Basement
Home offices are becoming much more popular, largely due to the fact that more people are worki...
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Adding an Element of Surprise in the Living Room
Most living rooms have about the same elements, and offer nothing really outstanding to newcome...
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Breaking Up a Sectional to Work in a Family Room
Sectional sofas are typically large pieces of furniture that dominate a space. If the sectiona...
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Creative Ways to Add Warmth to a Family Room
A family room should be warm and inviting. After all, it is a space for relaxing and spending q...
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Ways to Decorate a Living Room with a Rustic Cabin Style
While you might not live in a cabin, you may still have a desire to decorate your living room i...
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Designing a Bathroom for the Boys
If the boys are lucky enough to have their own bathroom, it can be a fun space to decorate. Th...
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Designing a Safe Children's Play Area in a Loft Space
A loft area can make a wonderful play area for children. Not only will the children love having...
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Decorating with Light for Drama and Effect
When decorating a room, you can use light in various ways to create many different moods, rangi...
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Coffee Tables That Pull Double Duty
With the demand for multifunctional pieces in today’s small living spaces, a coffee table...
