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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What is design psychology and how will it help me?
- In this article, we'll be taking a look at the most basic aspects of Design Psychology, first asking a question, and then addressing the various concepts, in abbreviated form."I wish I had learned all this before we bought our first house 25 years ago, and before we had our children. Not only would our homes be more harmonious, but so would our lives together. It's amazing to learn how colo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Design psychology: fabrics
- From a riot of color in bold chintzes to the gentle rustle of taffeta, fabrics influence our mental attitude in many subtle and not so subtle ways. Playful patterns make us smile, while mixing prints and solids can present a paradox of dynamic energy. No matter which effect you're looking for, you'll want too choose the right fabric colors, patterns, and textures to reflect your interior design pl...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Seven essential color concepts for designing spaces
- Understanding a few essential color concepts will help you design your living and work spaces more purposefully. Embrace the colors that work best for your specific activity and emotional support. Here are seven Design Psychology color basics:1. Light colors and cool colors recede; dark and bold colors advance.2. Bold colors and large patterns take up visual space and help sparsely f...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Designing great-looking window coverings on a budget
- Window coverings are one of the most important focal points in a well-decorated room, but choosing the right ones, at the right price, is a prime consideration for most home decorators. Here are a few tips for creating great-looking window dressings, without breaking your budget in the process:When selecting window coverings, consider the amount of sun exposure the fabrics will receive, and...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Create a joyful home with living accessories: houseplants
- Houseplants can be soothing because of their visual impact. Besides being naturally appealing, interior plants can make you feel cooler on hot days, especially when they move softly in the breeze from a ceiling fan.Houseplants are natural air filters, and can remove up to 70 percent of indoor air pollutants. Plants such as English Ivy, scheffleras, spider plants, and philodendrons absorb la...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to build an energy-efficient home
- There are just a few important things to know and to remember, when building an energy-efficient home. These are; insulation, air intrusion, thermal mass, and that windows and holes in the wall of the house lose about the same amount of energy.Insulation is a means of capturing dead air and causing it to slow the exchange of hot energy toward a cold space. Most builders use fiberglass insul...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A lasting scent
- Look no further for long lasting perfumes. House of Rose makes them and they last more than twice as long as the other perfumes. The secret is simple. They contain no alcohol which causes quick evaporation. Instead they use a base that is actually good for your skin. They also contain laboratory certified human pheromones, which are attractants. Harrods of London pipes them through their store HVA...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Faqs about using stone in your home
- 1. Q. IS NATURAL STONE A GOOD CHOICE FOR HOME USE? A. YES. Natural stone is a terrific (not to mention beautiful) material to use in all areas of your home. Knowing the different types of stone, their finishes and applications will help you to make an informed decision on which stone is the best for your project. 2. Q. CAN YOU EXPLAIN THE...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Prefabricated home packages
- This is by no means an exhaustive list of what's available in the area of prefabricated homes and buildings. This article is to introduce you to the world prefab. If you're in the industry, you'll probably be cringing about now at the word "prefab". But, the word is one that has become synonymous with homes and buildings that have been partially or fully assembled in a factory setting. I for one a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 5 steps for creating a garage you can love ? and use
- A major US corporation recently launched a new line of products it hopes will create a $650 million retail business ? appliances and storage devices designed to appeal to the 65 million garage owners in the U.S! According to a 1994 study by the U.S. Department of Energy (and we won't even explore what launched that study!), 25% of people with two-car garages didn't park any cars in them and 32% pa...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Which type of radiant floor heating is best for me?
- If you are looking to warm your floors with a radiant heat system, and have typed "radiant heat system" into a search engine, you might find yourself scratching your head at this point. There are dozens of products available to purchase, and there are even more companies telling you that their product is the best. So which product is the best? Should you install a hydronic heating...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - New construction windows or replacement windows? which is right for you?
- Hello, my name is John Rocco.I grew up around the window and door business. My father owned a glass shop that dealt in every aspect of residential and commercial glass.Naturally, when it came time to choose a profession, i wound up in the window and door business.I have been in the business for about 27 years, and i have been self employed for 20.One of the things that separated my company ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to completely rehab your home in 10 days!
- This report is about taking a house and restoring it to an aesthetically pleasing dwelling that has reclaimed it's functional utility. In effect, it is the anti-aging medication for bricks and mortar.This report assumes that you have already or will soon acquire the proper house. The one that is in essence, ripe for rehab. Be selective and sure of the house's potential to allow for a profit...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Research concerning color in homes and workplaces
- Over the years, many studies have been done in countries around the world to try to discover how human color preferences affect the choices we make in decorating our homes and workplaces, and one dominant fact has consistently emerged: our choice of colors seems to be based largely on the intended use of the space, whether it's in our homes or at our places of business. Here are a few of the findi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Colors: their connotations and perceived meanings
- Throughout the ages, colors have been used to evoke certain emotions, and an examination of the history of color offers fascinating insights into the human condition, as well as showing how different cultures have developed different attitudes about color. Here are a few examples of what various colors have come to represent over the years:RedRed has traditionally been associa...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Selecting color schemes
- Choosing a color scheme for a room can be a daunting task at times, especially if nothing about the room initially jumps out at you. If you find yourself without a particular color preference for a room, you might begin by picking color combinations that are inspired by a favorite fabric pattern. Patterns usually have a group of complimentary colors, and using variations within the same group of c...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Color help: many factors affect color preference
- Understanding color psychology helps home makers choose colors for home decorating.Color affects human beings every day of their lives, even during their very earliest childhood. In fact, studies have shown that babies respond more readily to bright, primary colors than to pastel colors.The favorite color of most preschool children, up to the age of five, is bright red. Young ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Warm & toasty outdoors with patio heaters
- The Heat is On with Patio Heaters Any outdoor lover will tell you that the right patio heater will allow you to extend your love of the open-air life all year round....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Your candles are killing you and your furniture - substitute it!
- Even though most of the houses are well lighted with electric powered lights, we can't escape using candles at home. Whether it is for a romantic candlelit dinner, for festive season such as Deepavali or Christmas or as back up when electricity cuts off, we know that candles are useful for every household. What we don't know is that candles are a common unrecognized cause of poor indoor air qualit...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to ward off house thief
- To most of us, security at home is very important. Ever experienced coming home one night and found your belongings scattered around? Or maybe you heard funny noises while you were sleeping and wondered if it was some thieves in your house? Would you like to worry less and enjoy your home better? Well, besides house alarm or sealing up your house with grills and locks, why not place an interesting...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Get rid of air pollution in your home with house plants
- Do you know that formaldehyde, a colorless, pungent-smelling gas can cause severe health effects to us? Sources of formaldehyde are:- environmental tobacco smoke and combustion sources (burning wood, kerosene and by automobiles) preservatives in some paints, cosmetics and coating finish used to coat paper products pressed wood products and furniture made with...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 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 - How to buy a home with good feng shui
- Buying a home is usually a stressful experience. So much rides on a new home because this is where you relax, have fun, sleep, eat; in short, it's the place central to your life. Not only that, but homes usually cost a whole lot of money and represent our single largest investment. Most homebuyers can usually find the objective requirements of house hunting, such as location, size, and price. But,...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Trading in corporate office for home office
- Six years ago, I had not yet turned on a computer. Today I run several successful Internet Businesses and by me being a single parent of 4 children my friends calls me a marketing expert. My road to success was one of perseverance. Twelve hours a day, Seven days a week, learning code, mastering submission techniques, building web sites and databases. To think only six years age, I was stuck...
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- 2007-11-11 17:03:11 - Infuse your cottage with charm and personality through interior design
- The whole point of cottage style living is unpretentious enjoyment of home, friends and life. Unlike the big manor houses for which cottages originally housed servants, cottages not only are absent of dining rooms where 24 people can enjoy a regal 12-course meal, they rarely have dining rooms at all! In short, cottage style is about the way most of us live today, not about wanting to live the way ...
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- 2007-04-01 17:24:26 - Zebra print rug!
- Looking for a zebra print rug? Are you thinking of purchasing a zebra skin rug? If you are, then you should consider several things. First, consider the size and color patterns you want. Consider the room it is going in and the price you want to pay. Also, you should consider doing some slight research in order to find a great deal on a zebra print rug. Zebra print rugs are popular....
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- 2007-04-01 17:24:26 - Why not add a shower to your bathroom?
- If you are thinking of remodeling your bathroom and redoing or adding showers to them, consider all of your choices. The age we live in has allowed us many choices in what we want in our homes. We can choose from high end, high quality items to comfortable old favorites. When looking to redo or install a shower in your bathroom, you have many things to consider. Start by knowing the...
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- 2007-04-01 17:24:26 - Where are all the good contractors!!
- Have you ever had a bad experience with a contractor (ex. painter, roofer, plumber, landscaper, carpenter etc.)? Did problems such as these occur: contractor showing up late or not at all; poor workmanship and work ethics; missed deadlines? Have you landed in court because of a bad contractor? I can relate. Although finding a reliable and punctual contractor who takes pride in his o...
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- 2007-04-01 17:24:26 - What is injection waterproofing? -
- Injection waterproofing is often used to fill and seal cracks and crevices. The material is most often made from a polyurethane compound. The compound is lightweight and expands up to twice its original size when applied to a surface. Many non-toxic and environmentally safe products are available at home improvement stores nationwide. Injection waterproofing is used mainly in foundation crack repa...
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- 2007-04-01 17:24:26 - What are light fixtures used for?
- Light fixtures are something not many of us think about. But, the way we light a room can cause us to feel a certain way or enhance what we want to accomplish in that room. There are many types of light fixtures for all areas of the home and even outdoor lighting fixtures for landscaping designs. Planning to remodel a room? Consider light fixtures as one element to change. F...
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