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- 2007-04-01 17:40:14 - Buying home appliances the smart way
- When you add up all the money that you can spend on home appliances and fixtures it becomes obvious that you need to spend wisely and carefully to keep costs under control. These items tend to be some of the larger ticket purchases around the home and lots of money can be wasted if buying isn't done properly.
One of the most important suggestions for buying appliances and fixtures t...
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- 2007-04-01 17:40:14 - Buying a new refrigerator
- Going appliance shopping is a lot like buying shoes. Some people hate it, while others savor the opportunity of inspecting various models to find just the right fit for their kitchen and lifestyle. If it has been a few years since you bought a new appliance, and especially a refrigerator, you may want to give some thought in advance to the type of features you want it to have, including size, stor...
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- 2007-04-01 17:40:14 - Bring spring in!
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Fresh, Frugal Ideas!
Here are some great ideas for bringing the freshness of spring into your home.
Sponge paint your walls, or a key piece of furniture. Blues, greens, pinks, and yellows in pastel shades refresh a room, and the softness of sponging gives an ?impressionistic? appeal.
Take clippings from outdoor ivy, and root in water for FREE houseplant...
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- 2007-04-01 17:40:14 - Bleach ? our reliance on it is a mistaken belief; part3
- From the first two articles it has hopefully become obvious that bleach does exactly that. It bleaches coloured pigments so they are transparent. It doesn't clean by removing. I was trying to explain this to my son-in-law who said he swore by bleach and used it for many things. Only that morning he said he had used it to clean the tannin from stained teaspoons. Again I attempted to explain that th...
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- 2007-04-01 17:40:14 - Best way to tackle cleaning
- Do you have one of those really big, filthy, completely disorganized cleaning jobs to get after? It it that one client you really dislike? Worse yet, is it your house?
Either way, you can tackle it quickly and efficiently is you are organized and know "how" to approach cleaning a big job, room by room and through each room. Here's how!
First, make a checklist. Put on ...
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- 2007-04-01 17:40:14 - Baby boomers demand alternative style
- (ARA) - This is a story of passion and passionate differences, experienced by couples facing the strategic and often wrenching shifts taking place on the home front. One aspires to live in a home filled with the warmth, beauty and romance of a log home, while the other agonizes over the concept.
Why are people drawn to log homes? According to surveys, nine out of 10 people who choos...
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- 2007-04-01 17:40:14 - Attention homeowners: replacing your faucets will make a world of difference
- (ARA) ? A lot of people would love to have a new kitchen or bathroom, but once they learn about the costs involved, they may get discouraged.
Cabinets alone can run you in excess of $10,000, and that's not including the cost of installation. Add in fixtures, appliances, electrical work, and the like, and before you know it, you've almost spent enough money to buy a new condo. Accord...
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- 2007-04-01 17:40:14 - Apartment inspection checklist
- You have found an apartment you like and you are eager to move in this lovely place. Hold on! Before you sign the lease with the landlord, some inspection is necessary and it might save you a lot of trouble. If you have already signed the lease, it will still be helpful to carefully inspect the apartment if you haven't done it yet. In case you find any problem, you should let the landlord know and...
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- 2007-04-01 17:40:14 - An introduction to roman shades -
- Roman shades are a simple and practical window treatment to accent a room or to provide privacy from bright sun or noisy neighbors. A Roman shade is a piece of fabric that is mounted at the top of a window. The fabric is pleated such that when the Roman shade's string is pulled, the fabric folds up in regular intervals. Not only does it look better than a boring plastic shade, it uses less fabric ...
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- 2007-04-01 17:40:14 - An introduction to home wall murals -
- Wall murals are a creative way to decorate any room. Don't be intimated. It is possible to paint a superb wall mural even if you feel like you are not an artist. Wall murals look great in children's rooms, the kitchen, the bathroom, the family room, or just about anywhere you want to personalize a cold, plain wall. Plan carefully, have patience, and you are sure to be rewarded. You can even practi...
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- 2007-04-01 17:40:14 - Advice about the latest and accurate help concerning aluminum sheet.
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When you're seeking the best advice concerning aluminum sheet, you'll find it difficult extricating the best information from inexpert aluminum sheet proposals and guidance so it is sensible to know how to judge the information you are presented with.
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- 2007-04-01 17:40:14 - Adding value to your home with landscaping
- When most people think about increasing the value of their home the first thing that comes to mind is interior renovations. Things like new carpeting, kitchen cabinets, or new appliances, but an often overlooked way to make your house value go up is to landscape the yard.
With just a little effort you can drastically change the entire appearance of the outside of your home. Some shr...
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- 2007-04-01 17:40:14 - Add value to your house by creating visual space
- All homebuyers want as much house for their money as they can get. Many buyers are looking for a larger home because they've outgrown their current one, and especially desire more closet and cupboard space as well as larger rooms.
Visual space makes your home appear larger by allowing the buyer's eye to move from one side of the room to the other without interruption, giving the ill...
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- 2007-04-01 17:40:14 - Add sizzle to your surroundings
- Is your home d?cor lacking that extra something that spells the difference between comfortable and vibrant or between comfortable and tranquil? Candles might be just the polish your d?cor needs. Take advantage of the sparkling colors, rich textures, and fresh scents of candles without draining your decorating budget.
Some candles are best unadorned, but candleholders offer an additi...
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- 2007-04-01 17:40:14 - Accessorize your kitchen
- Just like a nice outfit, your kitchen can benefit from accessories! If you are thinking about redecorating but don't have a lot of dough to put into your kitchen, try simply adding some accessories in a matching theme or color and see how it transforms the room!
Now before you rush out to the store, you should probably decide what sort of theme you are going for. Do you want the loo...
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- 2007-04-01 17:40:14 - A review of the top six dishwasher brands -
- When choosing a dishwasher, look for quietness, quality of wash, reliability, economy, and durability. Here are six abbreviated dishwasher reviews to look over; each brand has its unique features.
Bosch Dishwashers
Weighing in at 49 dBA (a decibel measure), this is one quiet machine. It's efficient and features a variety of settings, including a ?delicate? setting for china p...
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- 2007-04-01 17:40:14 - A look at wine glass racks -
- Any wine collection is not complete without a collection of wine glasses with which to drink the wine. Wine glass racks can store your stemware easily and elegantly. Not only will a wine glass rack save cabinet space, but it will also help keep the wine glasses dust-free.
For a small wine and wine glass collection, consider buying a wine rack and glass combination. These cost under ...
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- 2007-04-01 17:40:14 - A look at portable dishwashers -
- Portable dishwashers are just the ticket for those with less than enough space for a more permanent and heavier dishwasher. They range in widths from a slim 18 inches to a maximum of about 24 inches for the ?larger? portables. In general, they are also less expensive. They usually run anywhere from $200 to $500, rather than to $600 or more as with permanent units.
Portable dishwashe...
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- 2007-04-01 17:40:14 - A look at industrial scales -
- Industrial scales are used in a wide range of professional industries. They can be used for the medical, farming, manufacturing and production fields, just to name a few. A variety of scales are included in the industrial scales area, such as counting scales, digital postal scales, floor scales, shipping scales and pallet truck scales.
In the floor and bench scale field, there are a...
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- 2007-04-01 17:40:14 - A look at faux wood blinds -
- For those who want the warmth of wood, but are concerned with wood damage, faux-wood blinds may b e the answer. They are made of artificial materials but are designed to look just like real wood blinds. They are much less expensive than wood blinds. Faux-wood blinds are designed to be used in rooms with high levels of humidity like bathrooms and kitchens. They don't tend to warp unlike blinds made...
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- 2007-04-01 17:40:14 - A guide to wedgwood china -
- It all came about due to a cry from English housewives for more artful, cheaper, mass produced kitchen wares to serve their meals on and drink their mead from. That cry and the invention of the ?transfer printing process? made inexpensive, artful plates, dishes and cups and saucers available to the public. Used by a handful of artists in 1756, it spread to other manufacturers and evolved into a mo...
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- 2007-04-01 17:40:14 - A guide to outdoor gas fireplaces -
- Imagine that you are sitting in your backyard on a cool, breezy night. You're sipping hot tea and looking at the stars. The sound of crickets chirping and frogs croaking is nature's symphony. The scent of jasmine is in the air. It's the perfect night?almost. It is a tad cold, the air a bit too nippy. If only there was a way to heat your outdoor space the way you do your home. Thanks to outdoor gas...
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- 2007-04-01 17:40:14 - A guide to kitchen sinks -
- In any household, a kitchen sink is one of the central fixtures and always sees plenty of action. It is used both for preparing food and for cleaning up after every meal. It can add to or take away from the overall effect of your kitchen's design. Durability and attractiveness are both important qualities in kitchen sinks.
More than simply functional necessities, sinks now offer mor...
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- 2007-04-01 17:40:14 - 7 baskets that help with home organization
- (These seven baskets are like magic wands; they provide instant home cleaning and home organizing solutions.)
Baskets are a perfect "tool" to use in organizing your home. They're often inexpensive, beautiful and functional items. And baskets are usually made of quite durable materials for the typical person's usage. You can use them in every room of your home. Use them to or...
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- 2007-04-01 17:40:14 - 5 ways to decorate your kitchen on a budget
- Getting a kitchen remake can be tough on your bank account, but there are some ways that you can give your kitchen a whole new look even if you are on a tight budget. These 5 decorating tips won't break the bank but will have a lot of impact on the way your kitchen looks.
1.Spruce it up with paint.
Paint has the biggest bang for the buck when redecorating any room and...
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- 2007-04-01 17:40:14 - 5 helpful tips for selling your home
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Tip #1 Shed A Little Light on the Subject
Two major things that your potential buyers will be looking for in your home include light and space.
Sure, it's alright to have one room that is a bit on t...
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- 2007-04-01 17:40:14 - 1950's home decor redesign
- The styles of the 1950's are coming back and there are many products now available to "capture the past" in your home decorating.
To get you started, here is a partial list of reproduced products inspired from the 1950's.
1. Fabric by the yard including barkcloth for curtains, pillows and furniture upholstery.
2. 50's style kitchen table and chair sets ...
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- 2007-04-01 17:40:14 - 10 things you must know when renovating
- There are many sad cases of home renovations not going as planned - often going way over budget or schedule, or unforseen complications popping up unexpectedly and ruining even up to years of work.
Most of these situations would never have gone so awry with some careful planning and early decision making sooner in the renovation process. Below are a few issues that it is vital to think abou...