There are many home improvement shows on TV these days that can show you how to make stylish changes to your home living spaces, but many of the wonderful ideas shown are simply not practical or affordable for those home owners on a tight budget.

However there are a number of ways in which you can update and refresh the decor in your home for very little money, and all you need is a few basic supplies from the DIY store and plenty of creativity and imagination. Check out TWENGA for ALL you home decor needs!

Fresh Coat of Paint
If your living spaces are looking a little drab and dull then a fresh coat of paint can really brighten up a room and add a whole new atmosphere.  If you are on a really tight budget then just concentrate on the ceilings and paintwork, and use a coat of brilliant white matt on the ceilings and architraves, and a coat of white gloss on skirting boards, window frames and doorways.

If you have a bit more money to spend you could also try painting the walls in a new, fresh colour as well.

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There are many pretty accessories available for home furnishing, and these can help to create areas of interest and fun in your home, and brighten up dark corners and bland walls.  Here are just a few of the fantastic home accessories currently available from home stores, DIY shops and online suppliers:
·    Cupcake Candles – these sweet little candles look good enough to eat and are perfect for decorating the table for afternoon tea.  They are available from several suppliers including Really Linda Barker (£11.25 for 6 small) and Laura Ashley (£12.00 for 3 medium).
·    Lotus Lampshade – these stunning lampshades are truly pieces of sculptural beauty, and make a wonderful statement in any room.  They are available from The White Company for around £270.

·    Table Runners – table runners are an excellent way of dressing the dining table when it is not in use, and you can get a whole range of different colours and designs to suit any décor.  These are available from any good home or linen store.

Wallpapering ceilings can be a tricky job, and it does help to have all of the necessary equipment and tools ready and in place, as this can make the whole process much easier. Firstly if you have tall ceilings then you should think about setting up a proper work platform, which will give you a strong, stable surface to hang the paper from. Also you will need a long pasting table, as this will enable you to apply paste smoothly to the lengths of paper you want to hang, and keeps paper smooth and prevents it from creasing or wrinkling.

Secondly it can be difficult to judge whether the paper runs straight, so it is a good idea to use a builders chalk line to mark accurate running lines on your ceiling for you to follow when you are putting up the paper. Also make sure you turn off the power to the ceiling light in the room you are working in, so that you can safely remove the light fittings whilst you are papering.

Causes of Rising Damp

Rising damp occurs when water is drawn up through the exterior brickwork of a building and is absorbed through to the interior walls, causing unsightly damp patches to appear up to a metre high. Rising damp can occur for a number of reasons such as:

· Cracked, leaking downpipes – downpipes running along the exterior walls of your home can be vulnerable to leaking, and this will cause water to run down the exterior brickwork, causing rising damp.

· Blocked, broken gutters – blocked or broken gutters can also cause water to run down the exterior walls of your home encouraging damp interior conditions.

· Dense, thick foliage – a dense concentration of plants and trees growing too close to you home can trap moisture and cause dampness to linger, and climbing plants can also damage brickwork and encourage interior dampness.

Once you have identified a rising damp problem you need to get this sorted out as soon as possible, as continual exposure to dampness can damage the plaster work and surface décor.

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