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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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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Lighting and your kitchen - how to design a lighting plan that cooks!
- Your kitchen, more than any other room in your home, needs a good well thought out lighting plan. Today's kitchens have many more functions than just cooking a meal. For many families it is the most frequently used room in the house. Besides the obvious preparation of meals, kitchens today are also a place for the kids to do homework, parents to pay the bills, reading, eating and watching TV. For ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Designing with hardwood floors
- Hardwood floors are suited to both casual and formal environments; they feel at home with modern or traditional and will compliment the decor of both minimalist and eclectic designs. Hardwood can be classic, rock, jazz, country, or hip hop. Today's State-of-the-art technology coupled with an almost limitless choice of stains, finishes, styles and designs makes hardwood flooring one of the most pra...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Selecting a laminate floor to suite your needs
- The traditional look of hardwood flooring is timeless; its beauty has brought a sense of comfort and elegance to homes around the world for many generations. Hardwood floors are however pricey, not very durable and require a fair amount of routine maintenance and care. Even the most recent technological advancements in surface treatment have not been able to solve such problems as scratching, fadi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Improving your bottom line through vastu
- The design of your office and home has a great influence on your financial success. If your work or living environments are in harmony with nature they have a positive affect on your prosperity.In nature all five elements (water, fire, earth, air, and space) are in balance. When a home or office is built that balance gets disrupted. Vastu is an ancient architectural science that balances th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Realign your budget - purchase your first piece of fine art
- If you don't have at least one piece of fine art in your home, then you just have no idea what you are missing out on. Whether an original or reproduction piece, fine art adds warmth, beauty and interest to every room. So why is it that people tend to spend lavishly on furniture, carpets and accessories, but do not provide in their budget for the piece that could be the focal point of the room?...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Scented candles ? take me away!
- Remember the old Calgon commercial-"Take me away Calgon!" There's only one thing that can take you away faster than a Calgon bath, and that's a scented candle. Whether you want a breath of fresh spring air, or you want to transport yourself to a South Sea paradise minus the hassle of airport security, crowded, delayed flights and lost baggage, grab a scented candle, and travel wherever your imagin...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Simple way to get more heat from your fireplace
- For some people, a fireplace might as well be a video of flaming logs. Their primary interest is the welcoming ambiance a fireplace's blaze presents. If, however, you expect your fireplace to provide heat in exchange for your log-carrying, fire-building efforts, (or in the case of gas logs, in exchange for your gas bill), it's time to maximize your fireplace's heat output.There are various ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to identify a quality interior shutter
- 1. Shutters have proper louver tensionThe shutters louvers should be smooth and stay in the desired position throughout the lifetime of the shutter. Some manufacturers feature "tension screws" on the side of each shutter panel, with one tension screw required for each louver section. The problem with tension screws occurs over time, when tightening the screws becomes necessary on ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Materials for building window shutters
- Shopping for window shutters can become confusing because of the huge variety of materials used and promoted as superior. The construction methods of a shutter unit, including the materials used, contributes greatly to the overall cost of shutters purchased. However, a well-constructed unit made out of high-quality materials will also last longer and look better than something less than ideal. Fol...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to select exterior shutters
- Installing exterior shutters is a relatively quick way to add style and color to the outside of a house. Historical and modern houses alike benefit from the timeless style of shutters. As with any home improvements, the quality and longevity of an addition should be evaluated before proceeding.Exterior shutters are available in many shapes and materials. Vinyl shutters are easily available ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Window shutters on a budget
- While there is great value in installing custom-made interior wood window shutters, sometimes they are still too expensive for certain applications. Some alternatives ? including poly or vinyl shutters ? are less expensive but also much less attractive. For a high-quality solution at a lower cost, look for a company that sells individual solid wood shutter panels that can be installed in any confi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Luxury bedding is more than just thread count
- Thread count is the most widely referred to term when searching for those "perfect sheets." Generally, the higher the thread count, the more costly you'll find the sheets. But is thread count the real measure of luxury bedding?Thread count is only one factor in the equation of luxury bedding. The qualities of the fabric are what put the luxury in your sheets. There are, however, t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Upholstery fabric will give your furniture a new look!
- Upholstery fabric will put some new life into your old and ragged furniture. If you notice that your furniture has been starting to look a little worn and shaggy recently, upholstery fabric may be just what you are looking for. There are seven different types of natural upholstery fabric: Linen, leather, cotton, wool, cotton blend, vinyl, and silk.There are also six synthetic forms of uphol...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to know if interior design is right for you
- Have you ever seen a beautiful house or office building and wondered who did the work? Have you ever wished that you could do some of the work that you've seen elsewhere? Many people wonder what it would be like to be an Interior Designer, but they rarely ever go beyond thinking about it.If you really want to know if Interior Design is right for, this book will be your comprehensive guide t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Interior design for babies
- Babies, babies, babies-yes the topic of this article is based on interior design for nurseries. The new arrival of a baby brings a time of thankfulness and joy into all parents' lives. It also brings to mind an important question: where will the nursery be?!? Once the actual space has been decided upon, the next concern will be color scheme and furniture. Before you make all of your choices concer...
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