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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why laminate flooring is the perfect choice for families
- If you've ever had carpets or vinyl flooring you've probably had your share of stains, spills, and rips that no matter what you do, you can't quite wash out. Or perhaps the family pet has scratched the carpet edging, or even worse - had a bathroom mishap on the children's favorite playing area?Your flooring nightmares can finally end! Laminate flooring was designed to stand up to the rigors...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Tips for breaking away from white wall paint
- Paint is one of the most affordable and easiest ways to change a room. But choosing the right paint colors for your home can seem like an overwhelming task.Paint, accessories, fabric, furniture, and flooring should all blend, so take a good look at the room you will be working on, preferably before you choose a paint color, and decide what will stay in the room, and what you may want to mov...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Are your ducts making you sick?
- If you have a heating or cooling systems that uses air ducts, you could have a problem.There are many duct systems that are poorly designed and installed that have the ability to bring pollutants into your home.Some are ducts are located in wet or damp crawl spaces and basements.I've seen some of these areas and some look like an open sewer.Having ducts that are not pro...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to paint your own artwork - and save money
- Everyone wants to save money. Don't you? Well, painting your own, color matched art can be a lot easier than you might think!Usually the picture that you want for your room will have an outrageous price. Or maybe you just can't find anything that matches your new color scheme?There is a simple way to paint your own pictures and save a fortune. Not only will you save money but you can...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Reuse works for the workshop
- The workshop is a great place for reusing items formally destined for the landfill. Even if you do not have a shop or craft area you can always donate the items mentioned in the following paragraphs to friends, schools, shops, youth centers? The concept of reusing is as limitless as your imagination.Screws, bolts, picture hooks, plant hangers, curtain hooks, and hinges are common hardware i...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The joy of a patio awning
- Some people will dream of the perfect patio. They dream of having the perfect place just outside, in the back garden or on the patio, where they can sit and relax, enjoy the weather and just enjoy the day. However, before they were lucky enough to have nstalled their awnings, they would find themselves moaning that their patio just doesn't quite come upto the mark, that their patios really are not...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Decorating ideas to make your living room more livable
- Above all else, the furniture in the living-room should make it livable. It should be grouped so that it offers centers of interest, convenience and comfort. Look for upholstered seating with homespun-type fabric, or toss a pieced quilt over plain fabric or leather. An old rocker is a great addition.By the time you are ready to choose the furniture for the living room, the walls and floor c...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Interior design for couples
- Interior design for couples is one of the hottest, most popular types of design these days. In the past, men have not taken the initiative to actually be involved in the interior design of their homes, often resulting in very female orientated, elegant designs that are beautiful although not exactly appealing to the Saturday afternoon football crew. This type of design is often beautiful and can b...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Interior design for children
- Interior design for children is one of the most fun, delightful aspects of the business if you ask me. It is so fun because children are limitless as far as their creativity and imaginations are concerned. Whenever planning interior design for children, be sure to involve the children in the planning and-if you feel very brave, the implementation of your designs.A good beginning point or th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Interior design for bargain hunters
- Interior design for bargain hunters is the new fashionable item in the arena of interior design. Everyone is interested these days in making their money stretch as far as it possibly can. There are many, many possible ways to achieve this. The most important determining factor in your success is the amount of patience and time you are willing to invest in order to find and purchase true items of v...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Cheap interior design ideas
- Cheap interior design ideas come in many forms these days. From television shows to magazines, the industry is trying to teach the consumer how to design cheap. In the past, ideas such as cheap design shows would have left most interior designers horrified. The industry of interior design has changed dramatically over the past few years in order to better accommodate consumers.In it's early...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Flooring: installing ceramic tile
- Ceramic Tile brings a texture, richness and color to a room that Linoleum has yet to truly mimic. Tile floors can be installed in any room, however they are most frequently seen in Bathrooms and Kitchens. I particularly like them in entryways, where they serve as a transition point from the outside to large carpeted or hardwood floored rooms. They make for easy clean up and are impervious to water...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Planning kitchen remodeling
- Planning kitchen remodeling If you are planning to remodel your kitchen then various aspects need to be considered before you begin. Given below is a series of steps and guides you can keep in mind to make kitchen remodeling a fun-filled, constructive event.A basic plan A well thought-out detailed plan is a must before you begin remodeling your kitchen. This plan should be designed ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Bathroom remodeling ideas
- Bathroom remodeling is often a popular home improvement project for both new and old homeowners. This may include painting, using new countertops, vanities, windows, retiling, floors, appliances, vents or better lighting. Before embarking on a project of remodeling your bathroom, provided below are a few tips and ideas to make the experience even more fruitful.PlanningGood planning g...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Roof cleaning - making your old roof look like new!
- Many Florida residents that have come from the North are surprised by the idea of roof cleaning - and even more surprised by the fact that many communities here in Florida require it. Reasons for cleaning include aesthetics, property values, energy efficiency, and increased longevity of the roof.Whatever the main reason, if it is going to be done, it is your best interest to know what choic...
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