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Everyone tries to give their home at least a little bit of style by adding some decorating flair, but simple mistakes can easily overshadow an otherwise well-put-together room. Often, it can be hard to put your finger on what exactly the issue is with the design of a space, but most people understandably aren't going to hire a professional interior designer to come in and critique their living room. This is where home renovation website Houzz comes in; Houzz recently wrote about some of the most common mistakes that are made by people when decorating their home and suggested simple ways to fix them. In this post, I've highlighted four mistakes that are among the easiest to identify and correct.

Do any of the rooms in your house suffer from being too dim? Symptoms include being unable to differentiate colors, struggling to clean surfaces, and needing to move a lamp in order to read. If any of these sound familiar, it's time to take back your space! While the obvious answer is to simply add more lights, sometimes space, cost, and design don't allow for the obvious. In that case, try using one of these lighting tricks that will make even the darkest room feel like the sun is shining!

Given that Summer weather can be unpredictable and even severe at times, it seems appropriate to take the time to think about how you can avoid experiencing water damage in your own home. While these tips likely wouldn't be enough to help if you receive 20 inches of rain in just a few days, they will reduce or even prevent damage from occurring during typical heavy rain. Naturally, the part of your home most likely to become flooded is the lowest point, your basement! Follow these 5 tips to keep your basement water-free.