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HOW TO MODERNIZE DATED FURNITURE If your home is filled with dingy or dated looking furniture, you might be wondering if there’s anything you can do to spruce it up without spending a fortune to replace it. Giving your existing furniture a makeover before you list your home for sale is actually a win-win situation. Not only does it make your home look cleaner and more appealing to potential buyers, you get to take the updated pieces with you when you move to your new home! The first way to update old furniture is to paint or refinish it. If the piece is a high quality wood piece in good condition, consider sanding and staining it to match its original color. If it’s very banged up or made of something other than solid wood – such as MDF or other composite material, consider priming and then painting it white, grey or another color that matches your space. Next up, change the hardware. There are so many hardware options out there it might feel a bit overwhelming, but the best way to go about it is to choose something that compliments the lines of the piece. If it has sleek, straight lines, go with square or rectangle hardware. If it has rounded corners or curves, pick something circular or oval. Don’t underestimate the role good staging can do. Get rid of any clutter and create one or two small vignettes on top of, or next to, your pieces. Use items you already have such as books, candles and vases to add visual interest.

DRESS UP WALLS WITHOUT PAINT Want to create a statement wall, but feel like paint just won’t do? Why not try fabric instead? You can head to a thrift store to see if they have any patterns you like, or try a fabric store. Check in the discount bin for a great deal! You can then hang it in a variety of ways. Rods across the bottom and top of the wall will help to pull the fabric tight. For a looser, more casual feel simply hang the fabric like curtains. You can also create your own DIY removable wallpaper by using liquid starch. It will look just like real wallpaper, but you can peel it off and change it if you get tired of the pattern.

JOKES SO BAD THEY’RE GOOD Courtesy of wwwparade.com

Will these 9 bad jokes makes you laugh – or make you groan? Read on to find out! 1. Why don’t oysters donate to charity? Because they’re shellfish. 2. What does a baby computer call its father? Data. 3. What did the custodian say when he jumped out of the closet? “Supplies!” 4. How does a penguin build its house? Igloos it together.

5. Which knight invented King Arthur’s Round Table? Sir Cumference. 6. What do sprinters eat before a race? Nothing. They fast. 7. What do you call a fly without wings? A walk! 8. What happens when you witness a shipwreck? You let it sink in. 9. How can you find Will Smith in the snow? Follow the fresh prints.