Before you begin refurbishing your bookcase, determine how it is made; it is made of solid wood or particle board? Depending on the type of material your bookcase is made of, you can do the following to revamp it to fit your decorating style and to match your room’s décor: Paint itStain itDecorate it with stencils or decalsAdhere with fabric, wallpaper, or scrapbook paper Clean Before you begin cleaning and refurbishing your bookcase, set up an area on a porch, patio, or garage with the door open....

But filling an empty home with furnishings and accessories can difficult unless you know how to do it effectively. Choosing the Right Furniture Rental Store Look for furniture rental stores that provide fast and safe delivery. When your home is on the market, you probably don’t have a lot of time. You need to work with a furniture rental company that will deliver the pieces on time and arrange them in the right spot quickly and professionally....

Set a Budget You wouldn’t want to go shopping for a big-ticket item on impulse. Establish a good idea of what you need, and it doesn’t hurt to establish a budget for it. Doing that frees you up to really look at your options instead of rushing from store to store, and maybe ending up buying some furniture just because the buying process has exhausted you. Be Kind If you treat the salesperson as your friend instead of an adversary that needs to be conquered, you may be able to get some really good deals on furniture....