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- 2007-04-01 17:30:03 - How to choose the right flooring to fit your lifestyle
- (ARA) ? Choosing the right floor for your home is a big decision. It sets the tone for the whole interior of your house, and is the foundation for everything else you put in a room. Your choice should fit not only the way you want your home to look, but also the way your family lives. ?When making a decision about flooring, keep in mind such factors as design options, comfort, warmt...
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- 2007-04-01 17:30:03 - How to choose the perfect granite work surface
- By Edward Green My Grandmother used to say to me ?Nothing cheap is good and nothing good is cheap?. This ring true when dealing with the purchase especially on the internet of Granite Work Surfaces. In fact of all stone so read carefully. Natural stone is graded as to it's suitability for a given task. It is also graded regarding the region of the worl...
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- 2007-04-01 17:30:03 - How to care for your encastic tiled floor
- If your tiled floor is in an Edwardian property and beautifully coloured you are probably looking at an Encastic tiled floor. Most of the encastic tiled floors we restore have had a real beating. Smashed tiles, glue where carpet was probably stuck to it at one stage, old solvent based polishes. The point is, once restored the floors are superb and an absolute joy to look at. It requ...
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- 2007-04-01 17:30:03 - How to avoid appraisal problems in the sale of your home
- Before you sign a contract to sell your home, check to see if the purchase offer depends on financing. Look for a clause witch states that the offer is contingent on your home's appraisal done by the buyer's mortgage lender. This clause causes many home sellers to lose the sale or to lower the sales price later. Appraisers draw on comparable market sales (comps) of local properties ...
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- 2007-04-01 17:30:03 - How closet organizers can simplify your life: getting the most from your intimate space
- Closet organizers have come a long way in recently years. There's more to them nowadays than just a shelf above a horizontal pole. Concepts in closet organization have gone from simple home improvement to statements regarding lifestyle. And with the best use of space in mind, it is possible to get all your gear in one place, and keep it handy and orderly. Admit it, we...
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- 2007-04-01 17:30:03 - Home improvement: ceiling fans
- Ceiling fans come in a wide variety of styles and colors to match any homeowners interior design wishes. They come with and without lighting. Three to five blades. In colors of black, white, brown, made of wood, covered with animal print fabric or styled with carved leaves. Ceiling fans have come a long way since the industrial revolution where they were dreamed up by sweating facto...
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- 2007-04-01 17:30:03 - Home fragrance in vogue
- The home fragrance market is booming. From perfume, toiletries, and cosmetics to pre packaged foods. It is currently a multi billion dollar industry that continues to show strong growth. The strongest growth has taken place in the last 5 years and is expected to continue through 2007 and beyond. Western Europe, Japan, and the US continue to lead with 65 percent of demand and over three-quarters of...
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- 2007-04-01 17:30:03 - Holiday decorating tips: thanksgiving, a time for gratitude and giving
- Get new holiday decorating ideas for Thanksgiving and Autumn. Start a new family tradition. Your home will look fabulous and your guests will love you. Turkey and Cranberries! Yeah! Before you dig into that turkey, take a moment for each person to say one sentence beginning with... "Today, I am grateful for..." You will be surprised at wh...
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- 2007-04-01 17:30:03 - Holiday decorating tips: christmas candles
- How to Light Up Your Home for Joy Do you love the winter holiday season or does this time of year cause you stress? One way to lower your holiday stress, using fewer decorations, decreases your "just have to much to do" list. However, you still want to display Christmas candles because these decorations bring smiles to you and your loved ones. As days grow shorter and...
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- 2007-04-01 17:30:03 - Here's why interior decorating makes a statement about you!
- Interior decorating is that medium which can make your closed spaces convey to the observer a lot about you and your lifestyle through strategic use of elements which range from the visual (color, lighting, form) to the tactile (surface, shape, texture) to the auditory (noise, echo). The more alluring the result, the more the aesthetic, practical and technical appreciation for these elements the d...
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- 2007-04-01 17:30:03 - Hand-painted furniture: the must-have home furnishings of the season
- (ARA) ? From armoires to wooden figurines to headboards and accent mirrors, home furnishings are canvases for artists around the world. Adorned with floral patterns, Asian motifs and other ethnic-inspired designs, hand-painted furniture and accessories are the must-have items of the season. ?Hand-painted home furnishings are taking center stage in the home, adding a world-inspired flare and style ...
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- 2007-04-01 17:30:03 - Granite is tough; taking correct care of it isn't
- By: Edward Green Crystal like granite countertops and spa type bathrooms built with natural stone are all the rage in home interiors, but not surprisingly it will lose its investment value fast if not properly maintained. Up to now, only ammonia based cleaners were the granite cleaning choice outside of soap and water for homeowners, regardless of the fact tha...
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- 2007-04-01 17:30:03 - Furniture placement secrets
- By BatSheva Vaknin The easiest and most inexpensive way to invigorate the design of your living room is to rearrange the furniture items you already own. Furniture placement can be a daunting task, no matter how big or small the room. If you are someone who always figured furniture placement would be better left to professional interior designers, fret no more. These...
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- 2007-04-01 17:30:03 - Down and dirty real world clean sweep for work at home women
- Most TV "Lose-All-The-Clutter-And-Gain-A-Lot-Of-Baskets-With-Labels" organizing shows concentrate on long term solutions to your messy, messy ways. But for those who work from home, sometimes clean and organized lags behind paycheck and deadline. But what if your mother-in-law is coming down the street and your home looks like the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew? Or what if your picky neighbor shows...
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- 2007-04-01 17:30:03 - Define your spaces with an area rug.
- Area rugs are one of the easiest and most effective methods of altering a room's interior - the perfect accessory to really set off your home's beauty. An area rug will not only bring comfort, grace & romance to your home, but are even beautiful to look at and wonderful to walk and lie on. Besides, area rugs help to insulate your home and reduce noise, especially on hard flooring like tiles and wo...
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- 2007-04-01 17:30:03 - Decorative know how - faux marble in six easy steps
- Home decorators looking for something a little different are often faced with expensive products and time consuming solutions, making many of us opt for more everyday options like wallpaper and basic paint finishes. However one lasting favorite offers an inexpensive solution that can be used almost anywhere and mimics that most ancient and noble of finishes - marble. With the right ...
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- 2007-04-01 17:30:03 - Creating a faux stone finish for your walls using old newspapers
- Love the look of stone but you can?t even afford the rocks in your head? (That?s a joke, son!) If you have old newspaper lying around, you can have the look of stone you love ? inexpensively! Here?s how: 1. Paint the wall with a cote of white latex enamel. It is best to use low-luster enamel with a sponge brush applicator (available at most discount stores for around $1). Let the pa...
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- 2007-04-01 17:30:03 - Closet organizing tips: systems for conquering closet clutter
- Closet organizing indicates that you value the simple home improvement of added closet space. Below you'll find simple ideas to get your closets organized: A good suggestion for starters is to plan your closet with hanging rods nearest the outside walls. In most cases, this will give you the optimum access to shelves and drawer spaces. For reach-in closets with double...
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- 2007-04-01 17:30:03 - Buying custom wood blinds -
- Window and door blinds on windows and doors are chief decorating elements in houses as well as in offices. Interior designers use window blinds made of wood or those that have a wooden look to offer a feeling of warmth and coziness to the atmosphere in the room. They not only offer privacy but also have an inviting look and add beauty to the rest of the furniture in the room. Their warmth, versati...
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- 2007-04-01 17:30:03 - Bathroom interior design
- Any advice or guide on the interior design of a bathroom should be based around one simple concept: keep it simple. Rooms inside of a home should have functional aspects, and if one room is designed for very specific functions, it is the bathroom. There have always been many jokes about the "throne" of a home, but the honest fact is that creating a visibly appealing and...
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- 2007-04-01 17:30:03 - Basic furniture and its place in design
- When it comes to furniture, you have several different types. There is basic, custom handcrafted, and thrift shop types to name a few. The basic type of furniture is found in any retail store and can be an affordable and fashionable way to create just the right atmosphere in any room. Furniture can be a utilitarian device in your home or it can define your personality. In some cases...
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- 2007-04-01 17:30:03 - Art prints for home decorating
- With the new craze for interior decorating inspired by "home makeover" television programs, more and more people are tempted to hire a professional decorator, even if they can't afford one. Simplicity: the Art of Home Decorating If you're thinking about breaking the bank for the sake of a beautiful room, think again. You don't have to spend as much as an oil tycoon to...
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- 2007-04-01 17:30:03 - Add some pizzazz to your powder room!
- (ARA) -- It's a room with a toilet and a sink. Maybe a window, if you're lucky. The average size is a tiny four feet by five feet. And if it can't get any worse, it's probably the most frequently used room in your house -- especially for guests and visitors. Yes, it's the powder room . . . also known as the half-bath or guest bath. While for years this has been a miniscule room, oft...
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- 2007-04-01 17:30:03 - A look at custom roman shades -
- Roman shades are a classic window treatment. They are simple, elegant, and can fit in any style of room. Roman shades are made from a single of fabric panel. A cord is thread through loops running along the length of the fabric at regular intervals. When the cord is pulled, the fabric raises in the groups of evenly spaced panels. Most Roman shades are made of fabric, but bamboo Roman shades fit in...
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- 2007-04-01 17:30:03 - A guide to fireplace mantels -
- Fireplace mantels are functional design elements that add character and depth to your room while displaying your unique taste and style. A rustic fireplace mantel can transform a living room. A mantel, whether you choose to have an entire surround or just the shelf mantel, could be just what the interior designer ordered for a dull living room. Inspired by Greek and Roman architectu...
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- 2007-04-01 17:30:03 - A fireplace screen for decoration and protection!
- An essential part of a fireplace at your home would be a fireplace screen to channel and control the smoke that accompanies the fire. D?cor and budget are the two most important considerations while purchasing a fireplace screen. You might just want to sit down with your interior design consultant to work out the details of your purchase. Fireplace screens typically have three compo...
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- 2007-04-01 17:30:03 - A change in season reflects a change in mood
- (ARA) ? Change is in the air. Fall is here and winter isn't far away. It's one of the busiest times of year for interior decorators. ?The reason we're so busy is people really get energized in the fall,? says Thomas Pheasant, an award winning interior designer from Washington, D.C. ?The change in temperature serves as a signal to start focusing more on the indoors to get ready for w...
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- 2007-04-01 17:30:03 - 5 things your christmas table should not be without
- Christmas dinner probably the most elaborate and complex dinners you will have to prepare all year. Chances are there will be many friends and family members attending so you will want to make sure everything is just right. In order to help you do this, I have compiled a list of 5 things which your Christmas dinner table should not be without. I can help you with the setting of your table, but the...
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- 2007-04-01 17:30:03 - 5 most popular styles of christmas ornaments
- Traditionally Christmas ornaments were bulbs of all the same color which were placed randomly throughout your Christmas tree. Over the past few decades, Christmas ornaments have developed into elaborate pieces of art which are delicately planned out and placed throughout the Christmas tree. Currently there are many types of Christmas ornaments to choose from and the creativity and uniqueness of yo...
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- 2007-04-01 17:30:03 - 150,000,000 year old story of limestone
- Limestone is a type of sedimentary rock. It is chemically made up of the mineral calcite (calcium carbonate). Limestone is formed by the deposition of calcium carbonate on the floors of water bodies. Limestone is one the most widely known form of sedimentary rocks comprising about 10% of the sedimentary rocks. The colour of pure limestone is white or almost white. But you would fin...
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