New Homeowner Essentials – Home Décor
There are a few quick updates that will make a huge difference in the overall appearance, freshness and personality of your home.
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Outlet Covers – A given when painting. Changing outlet covers and light switch covers will make you realize how dirty and dingy the old ones were. A simple, inexpensive job. |
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Window Coverings – Rocky’s offers custom window shade cutting, screen repair and glass repair services so that you can make sure that all of your windows are covered and secure. |
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Picture Hanging Kits – Make sure you have a picture hanging kit or two with everything you need to get family photos and art up on the walls. |
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Level – An essential tool when you are decorating, a level makes it easy to hang pictures, art, shelving and more straight on the first try. |
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Mailbox – Select a mailbox that reflects your house’s style and that will keep your important mail safe from the elements. |
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Door mats and runners – A new door mat that looks sharp and that will trap dirt and mud will keep your entry way looking great. |
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House numbers – Make sure that your house has numbers that are visible from the street. Not only will it help when you tell your friends and family your new address, it is also important for safety. Visible house numbers will help first responders find your home quickly in the case of an emergency. |
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Door bell – Wireless doorbells are easy to install and have a variety of tones and chimes. Just be sure to select a different frequency than your neighbors! |
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Spray paint – You can sand any peeling wrought iron or other metal in your yard or entryway and give it new life with a fresh coat of paint. Spray painting is easy and Rocky’s carries a large variety of colors and finishes. |
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| Lighting – Sometimes a decorative light that was great in your old space will be out-of-place or ineffective in your new home. Rocky’s has a wide variety of light fixtures, lampshades and decorative lights so you can find the right mix to brighten your house. Plus, this is a great time to switch to CFL (compact fluorescent light) bulbs – they last up to 10 times longer and use 75% electricity that incandescent bulbs. Calculate your savings here. |
Décor Project How-Tos
How to select the right paint
How to paint like a pro
See all how-tos in the Paint Project Center

