Nate Berkus: The Handywoman's Instant Boot Camp

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The Handywoman's Instant Boot Camp

Nate invites DIY handywoman Barbara K to share her home fix-it tips, reviews closet organization strategies with closet organizer to the stars, Melanie Fascitelli, and shares how to become an art collector on a budget!

Face DIY Phobias
Nate invites handywoman Barbara K. to empower women to face their DIY phobias and do their own home repairs!
Handle Your Hardware
Barbara K. shares essential tools every woman should have in her toolbox, including a hammer, a tape measure, a wrench, pliers, an interchangeable screwdriver, hex keys, and a power drill.
Handle Your Hangups
Barbara and Nate review how to hang drapes. Nate suggests hanging drapes as high as possible above a window to make the room appear higher. Also, choose drapes that are long enough to dust the floor.
Hanging New Drapes
When hanging the curtain rod, Barbara K recommends tightening the screws under the brackets to secure the rod. For Barbara's step-by-step drapery hanging guide, go HERE.
Star Closets
Nate invites closet organizer to the stars, Melanie Fascitelli, to the show to share her tips for closet organization. Author of "The Ultimate Guide to Organizing Your Closet with Style," Melanie clientele includes Beyonce, Sting, and Eva Longoria.
Three Universal Rules
Melanie reviews three universal closet rules: organize, stylize, and merchandise.
Closet Tips and Tricks
Melanie suggests giving every item in your closet a designated space. Closet shelf dividers and drawers are great organizational aids. When stylizing your closet, Melanie recommends grouping same-type clothes together and color coding.
Gourmet Meals for Less
Nate invites the host of Food Network's "Alex's Day Off," Alex Guarnaschelli, to share how to make a five star, three course meal for under $25. For Alex's recipes, go HERE.
Affordable Artwork
Using artwork in home decor is a great way to personalize a space. To become an art collector regardless of your budget, Nate recommends visiting Art We Love (http://shop.artwelove.com) to purchase beautiful, affordable artwork. When hanging your new art, remember that as a rule, paintings should be hung so that the center of the painting is at eye level.
Decorating Mistakes
Nate tells his audience that one of the most common mistakes people make decorating their homes is placing all their furniture up against the wall.
New Floorplans
To help one audience member organize her living room, Nate gives her floorplans he created with the Instant Design Studio.