A boring white lampshade can bring down the vibe of a whole room. Whether your lamp came with a plain lampshade or you picked one up at a thrift store with the intention of getting your dream shade on ...

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Be sure to use compact fluorescent bulbs with these shades. They burn much cooler than incandescent light bulbs, minimizing fire hazards with any shade made of paper. Although the loose ends of the ...

I saw the light. And I saw the price tag. I know, I harp on budget a lot, but my mission and mojo is DIY as much as possible, all while saving on the wallet. I have a thing for lamps. One, because ...