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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What to look for in persian rugs
- Selecting a Persian rug can be a daunting task for most people. There is a lot of misinformation out there as to what to look for. Let's face it, a good Persian rug can cost a lot of money, and most people will be hesitant to make a significant investment on something they know little about.The best solution for most is to find a reputable dealer who will work with you to find the rug you a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Brighten up your shelves with picture frames
- Would you like to add a personal touch to your home or office, but not sure how? Picture frames may be your answer. Picture frames are a fun and simple way to add color, character and style.Decorating with picture frames is fun and simple. To add a splash of color to a shelf or mantle choose a series of similar frames in coordinating colors, such as three shades of green. To set a theme in ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Feng shui tips for your home office
- Did you know that over 50% of women now run their own home business or work from home? Get your compass out and find the following directions because we are going to try and make things run a little smoother for you using the ancient art of object placement - Feng Shui.The most ideal locations to situate a home office, in order of best to second, third ad fourth best are the North (the Care...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Installing a brick or paver walkway
- The use of Bricks or Pavers to create a walkway or patio complements a home in a way that is unmatched. It adds a level of quality and elegance to a home entrance that can not be achieved with either concrete or asphalt. Brick and Pavers also come in many different colors and shapes allowing for unique color schemes and patterns to be achieved. In addition, installing a Brick or Paver walkway does...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Vintage labels on marble tiles
- It's refreshing to note that gone are the days that countertops and backsplashes have to match. There are no decorating rules. The focal point in your kitchen, wine cellar, bathroom, etc. evolves with adding the personal touches that are close to your heart.Nothing sets the stage for Vintage comfort like a vintage marble tile mural or marble tile wall display in images and labels borrowed f...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Remodeling your home: how much is too much?
- The classic way for homeowners to increase the value of their house is by remodeling existing rooms or adding on to its current plan.Some choose to build recreation rooms and studies while others add new appliances, fixtures and cabinets to enliven rooms and make their home more attractive to future buyers.But, when should you decide to stop sinking money into a home and buy a bigger...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - New trends in design & comfortable living
- For the past several years I have seen the emergence of a new trend called 'Lifestyling'. Lifestyling encompasses many elements on gracious living, extravagant and memorable entertaining, architecture, home design, and tips on where to live comfortably in spaces large and small, with less effort or clutter than you can imagine. In fact, this trend has effectively blurred the lines of traditional t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to give your home more space
- Have you been wondering how to free up space in your home? Do you live in a dorm or an efficiency where every inch of space counts?Maybe you're tired of trying to come up with ideas on how to reduce the clutter? Or don't know where to start?If you don't know where to start and feel like you're backed into a corner then maybe this is your solution to the problem.Let me introduc...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Change the style of your interior with a minimum of costs
- The style of your interior depends for a great part on the decoration on the walls. Using the right picture on the right place can make your room look bigger. I experienced this for myself when I came in this business. I do sell reproduction paintings, you know.Actually, I came in the reproduction painting business because I was amazed about what one painting can do to your living room. Let...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Tearing down the house
- Last year, we bought this big ol' 1887 house. We are just now coming to grips with the magnitude of the "upgrades" planned.With a baby on the way and Little Lady all of two years old burning calories faster than pillagers burn the Amazon rainforest, how tough can "upgrades" really be?Ever since we bought the house, my wife has been urging me to tear "that thing" down."That thi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Art and design
- Maybe you've faced it before ? a new house with an empty room or two. This room is just crying out for some furniture. So off you go to purchase a sofa you admire - then a chair. Or perhaps you purchase a full living room set complete with tables and rugs. With delivery a few weeks off you can just picture your living room (and not surprisingly, it looks just like the showroom). The delivery day a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Warm up the night! patio heaters and fire pits
- In some areas right now, the weather is ideal for sitting outside in the evening -- the bugs have gone and the sky is clear -- but the nights are chilly. Don't let the cool evenings send you inside -- extend your outdoor living season by heating your deck or patio.Different heaters are available for different needs and circumstances. A heater will be powered by propane, natural gas, alcohol...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Rodent proofing your home
- It's that time of year where rats and mice are apt to enter our homes. Lets talk a bit about their abilities and senses first.Rats and mice cannot see very good beyond 3 or 4 feet but have a very good sense of motion up to 30 to 50 feet away and for the most part they are color blind. Rodents are most active at night.These rodents have a very good sense of taste so baits may be rejec...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Ten things you may not know about selecting hardwood flooring
- 1) Red Oak is not the only choiceIf you want your home to look like everyone else's, this is a great choice. If you want your home to be unique try hickory, cherry, walnut, white oak, maple or many others. Go to flooring retailers or search the Internet and see what is available. If you really want red oak try using wider widths or character grade for variety and uniqueness.2) 2 1/4 ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Candle making 101
- If you'd like to try your hand at candle making, set aside two hours one day next weekend, and start with an easy project, using your old candles to test the waters. If it's instant gratification you crave, you'll see the fruits of your labor in just a couple of hours with a minimum expenditure for supplies.People often speak of candle making and soap making in the same sentence as if they ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Understanding air purifiers
- Purchasing an air purifier can be confusing, and you do get an awful lot of information thrown at you when you visit the different manufacturing websites, don't you? How can you tell what's what, and why do we need air filters anyway? And how do air purifiers work? Is the air really that bad? Haven't we been breathing the same air for thousands of years? Yes and no. First of all, we've bee...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Clearing the air on what to look for in an air purifier
- If you are dedicated to improving the indoor air quality of your home, you're aware that there are certain steps you need to take to reduce the amount of allergens and airborne particles. Two of these, source control and ventilation, you may have already addressed. But the third, finding a good air purifier, can be confusing if you aren't sure what to look for in this type of home appliance. ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Top ten air purifier questions
- 1. Do I really need an air purifier in my home? It depends on several factors, including your own comfort level and what the indoor air quality is in your home. There are several factors to take into consideration, however. First and foremost, many health organizations agree that indoor air quality is often worse than outdoor air quality. In fact, for many people, indoor alle...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The benefits of radiant heat, comparison
- What are the Benefits of Radiant Heating and how do they compare to other heating applications?You maybe be considering radiant heat to install into your existing or your new home but don't quite understand the advantages or the differences between heating applications? Well we would like to inform you of the benefits and the comparisons to other heating applications available.Some o...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Are showers harmful to your health?
- The last thing you would think about when you are taking a nice, refreshing shower is, "Am I jeopardizing my health"?Chlorine is used by many municipalities to disinfect their water supply.Unfortunalely, according to many health experts, chlorine has been linked to breast, bladder and colon cancer.If chlorine is so bad, why do they continue to use it?It's a matter of ec...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Buying the right garage door opener
- If you have recently built a new garage you might be having a difficult time deciding on the right garage door opener. It is certainly something that seems simple at first. Once you start looking around you will find there is allot of choices. Here is a buying guide to help you along.There are three different types of door openers. There is chain driven opener, belt driven, and screw drive ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - An affordable shortcut to designing your dream home
- You have likely been making mental notes for years. Every book or magazine that you read and each home that you visit has become a source for pieces to the puzzle that can become your new home. You don't know a thing about architecture, designing or drafting but that shouldn't stop you from taking the dream house that you have pictured in your head and making it a reality.There are two ways...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Draught proofing your home
- This article takes a look at a number of ways of preventing or reducing draughts in your home. There are areas we look at are doors, windows and double-glazing, garage doors and finally some of the furnishings you could use to prevent draughts. Draughts are obviously caused by the cold air from outside being drawn into the house and replacing warmer air. The knock on effect of preventing draughts ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How about a jungle mural to put some swing into your child?s room?
- If your child loves all different types of animals, a jungle mural is a great way to make their room a fun and enjoyable place. You might be thinking how you will be able to achieve such a task, especially if you do not have artistic talents.The truth is, however, that this type of mural is rather easy to construct as long as you have the tools to do it.The easiest way to create a ju...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to design a lighting plan
- You are doing a remodel and know that you want to add some lighting to the room, but your stumped. Where do I start is the most common question I get asked. There are some basic guidelines and factors that can help you determine where to start and how to proceed.First let's take the room and it's needs. Different rooms require different lighting solutions. Rooms like bedrooms, living rooms,...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Soy candles? what will they think of next?
- Quick: What comes to mind when you think of soy candles? Before my formal introduction to soy candles, I thought organic (read expensive) and BEIGE! And not just the color beige, but beige as an overall description for soy candles-blah like baby food, ground chick peas, and a pale winter pallor. I had no idea why it would even occur to anyone to purchase a soy candle.I couldn't have been mo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why cant we kill too?
- Why does big business have all the fun? We fix our own postage stamps - THEY use a franking machine. We use scissors - THEY use a guillotine. We put our papers in the bottom drawer while THEY have a filing cabinet. And it has only been in recent times that you can get a car that plays a tune when reversing, just like those big lorries.Oh, and next time you are in your supermarket, have a lo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Spring home projects in northern new england
- As I sit on a plane in route from Chicago to Boston this evening, I realize I have been staring out into the dark abyss contemplating the arrival of spring. Spring is a time of anticipation and renewed life. A time when the snow finally abates and the Robins return to rebuild their nests. And a time when Tulips and Daffodils emerge from the ground and bloom, if ever so briefly. It is also a time f...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Electric radiant floor heating
- Electric radiant floor heating systems are heating systems designed for use under carpeting, area rugs, tile, stone, and laminate wood floors and have been used in Europe, South Africa, and Australia for over 20 years.Radiant heat does away with the age-old problems of cold rooms by offering easy-to-install zone heating. You can choose to either have radiant heat installed by a professional...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why hardwood flooring is a good investment
- Hardwood flooring has a timeless air of qualityHardwood floors have decorated some of the most exclusive mansions and estates in history and still exude a feeling of permanence and classic quality compared to manufactured floors.Hardwood floors are naturalHardwood floors bring the natural outdoors inside, and do not contain man-made chemicals in the wood itself. Homeowners wit...
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