Do-It-Yourself Decorators Toolbox Home Decorating Ideas, Tips and Accessories

Do-It-Yourself Decorators Toolbox

Assemble your own decorating toolbox! Do-it-yourself decorating can be satisfying and great for the budget. Having the right tools on hand makes this process even more worthwhile. Here is a list of the most widely used tools for basically any decorating project. With the right tools you can accomplish anything!

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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

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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.

The Hardware

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

Storing Your Tools: Tools can be stored in a toolbox, caddy or step stool which allows for easy access and will keep your tools organized in one central location .

Replenish as needed and you are ready to conquer any decorating project!

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