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 Repair Interior Door Problems
Interior doors take abuse, even with careful handling....
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How to Repair Sagging and Sticking Kitchen Cabinet Doors
After years of use, kitchen cabinet doors can begin sagging....
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Animals On the Wall Keep Kids EntertainedYou can add a unique touch to your child's room....
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How to Decorate a Master Bedroom with French Country StyleFrench country accents are charming....
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Decorating with Light for Drama and EffectLight can create drama....
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Makeover by Defining Exterior Window and Trim Treatments
by Jessica Ackerman There are several ways you can give your home a makeover, including pa...
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How to Paint a Faux Porch Rug
by Jessica Ackerman A decorative and colorful handmade fringed rug displayed on a porch floor...
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Creative Ideas for Decorating an Outdoor Living Space
by Jessica Ackerman Many people enjoy spending time relaxing, conversing, and entertaining in...
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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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How to Hang a Heavy Mirror SafelyMake a room feel more spacious and well lit....
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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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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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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...
