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Do-it-yourself decorating can be satisfying and also great for the budget. The only way to make this possible is to have the right tools on hand for the job. Here is a list of the most widely used tools for basically any decorating project. Assemble your own decorating toolbox. 

Note : Know your rental guidelines before beginning any decorating project. 

Storing Your Tools: Consider using a toolbox, caddy or step stool. These will allow you to organize your tools and make them available for easy to carrying.  

 

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

 

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

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