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Transform a room from ordinary to extraordinary with these enhancement projects. Learn the cost of each project to help you decide whether you want to do it yourself or hire a pro.

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Apply a Decorative Window FilmThumb Apply a Decorative Window Film
Apply an Insulating Window FilmThumb Apply an Insulating Window Film
Build a Glass Block WallThumb Build a Glass Block Wall
Cover Basement ColumnsThumb Cover Basement Columns
Hang a MirrorThumb Hang a Mirror
Install a Ceiling MedallionThumb Install a Ceiling Medallion
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Install a Cordless BlindThumb Install a Cordless Blind
Install a Curved Shower Curtain RodThumb Install a Curved Shower Curtain Rod
Install a Dryer VentThumb Install a Dryer Vent
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Install a Glass ShelfThumb Install a Glass Shelf
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Install a Grab BarThumb Install a Grab Bar
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Install a Metal BacksplashThumb Install a Metal Backsplash
Install a Pull-Down Closet RodThumb Install a Pull-Down Closet Rod
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Install a Roman ShadeThumb Install a Roman Shade
Install a Shelf Grab BarThumb Install a Shelf Grab Bar
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Install a Stair RunnerThumb Install a Stair Runner
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Install a Stone Vanity CountertopThumb Install a Stone Vanity Countertop
Install a Tile BacksplashThumb Install a Tile Backsplash
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Install a Wood StoveThumb Install a Wood Stove
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Install CarpetingThumb Install Carpeting
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Install Ceiling MoldingThumb Install Ceiling Molding
Install Closet Shelf and RodThumb Install Closet Shelf and Rod
Install Interior ShuttersThumb Install Interior Shutters
Install MoldingThumb Install Molding
Install Oak TrimThumb Install Oak Trim
Install Pegboard MoldingThumb Install Pegboard Molding
Install Vertical BlindsThumb Install Vertical Blinds
Install Wall ShelvesThumb Install Wall Shelves
Install Wire Closet ShelvesThumb Install Wire Closet Shelves
Install Wood BlindsThumb Install Wood Blinds
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Install Wood BracketsThumb Install Wood Brackets
Make a Fabric CorniceThumb Make a Fabric Cornice
Mount a TelevisionThumb Mount a Television
Replace a A/C Furnace GrilleThumb Replace a A/C Furnace Grille
Reupholster a ChairThumb Reupholster a Chair
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Tile a Bathtub SurroundThumb Tile a Bathtub Surround
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