# Home Decor

> GardenTrekker Home Decor articles — 13 guides.

## Articles

- [Stop Cold Air Under Your Door Without Replacing It](https://gardentrekker.com/cold-air-coming-under-door/index.md): A ribbon of cold air along the floor is usually one measurable gap. Here is how to find it, size it, and match the seal to the gap without guessing.
- [Should You Choose Curtains or Blinds for Your Windows?](https://gardentrekker.com/curtains-vs-blinds/index.md): Curtains soften a room, filter light, and add color; blinds control glare precisely and wipe clean in minutes. Compare cost, privacy, upkeep, and style to decide.
- [Hairline Cracks in Walls: When to Worry and How to Fix Them](https://gardentrekker.com/hairline-cracks-in-walls/index.md): Most hairline cracks in drywall are cosmetic, but a few patterns mean real movement. Here is how to tell the two apart and repair one so it stays fixed.
- [How High Should You Hang Curtains? A Simple Measuring Guide](https://gardentrekker.com/how-high-to-hang-curtains/index.md): Rod height decides whether a window looks tall or squat. Learn where to place the rod, how far past the frame to go, and how to pick a panel drop.
- [How to Choose the Right Rug Size for Every Room](https://gardentrekker.com/how-to-choose-rug-size/index.md): The wrong rug size throws a whole room off balance. Learn the standard dimensions, the front-legs rule, and the 24-inch dining rule before you buy.
- [How to Layer Lighting in a Room (Without Overdoing It)](https://gardentrekker.com/how-to-layer-lighting-in-a-room/index.md): Ambient, task, and accent light each do a different job. Here is how to build all three in one room and keep the color temperatures consistent.
- [Mold on Walls? How to Remove It and Keep It Away](https://gardentrekker.com/how-to-remove-mold-from-walls/index.md): Mold on walls is a moisture problem, not a cleaning problem. Here is how to clean it safely, when to call a professional, and how to keep it from returning.
- [How to Stop Condensation on Walls Before It Becomes Mold](https://gardentrekker.com/how-to-stop-condensation-on-walls/index.md): Wet walls in cold weather are a humidity and surface temperature problem, not a cleaning problem. Here is how to find the cause and stop the damp for good.
- [How to Style Houseplants: Decorating Ideas for Every Room](https://gardentrekker.com/how-to-style-houseplants/index.md): Houseplants can elevate a room or clutter it. Learn where to place plants, how to pick pots, and how to group them so every room looks intentional.
- [How to Fix a Room That Is Always Colder Than the Rest](https://gardentrekker.com/one-room-colder-than-the-rest/index.md): A cold room in an otherwise warm house is usually one of four problems. Here is the order to check them in, plus the quick tests that tell them apart.
- [Small Living Room Layout Ideas: 7 Arrangements That Work](https://gardentrekker.com/small-living-room-layout-ideas/index.md): Small living rooms force hard choices. These 7 layout ideas fit seating, storage, and traffic flow into the tightest spaces, with no renovation needed.
- [Why Is Your Paint Peeling? Causes and How to Fix It](https://gardentrekker.com/why-is-my-paint-peeling/index.md): Peeling paint is almost always a moisture or preparation problem, not a bad batch of paint. Find the real cause and repair the surface so the next coat holds.
- [Why Your Door Swings Open by Itself, and How to Fix It](https://gardentrekker.com/why-your-door-swings-open-by-itself/index.md): A door that swings open on its own almost always sits in a frame that is slightly out of plumb. Here is how to confirm the cause and fix it at home.

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