Archive for May, 2009
Discover What A New Kitchen Floor Can Do For Your Home
Sunday, May 31st, 2009
by Tariq Khan The kitchen is a tough area to decide on when it comes to flooring. On one hand, the kitchen flooring must remain flexible enough to support the legs and back. On the other hand, however, the flooring must be resistant to stains and a high level of foot ...
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Bed Makeover
Sunday, May 31st, 2009
by Kylie Peterson In these busy, competitive and fast-paced times of professional life overlapping personal life, the restive nature of a sanctuary at home and a comfortable bed is truly an appealing thought for many homeowners. The bed is our asylum, our personal refuge from the hustle and bustle of everyday ...
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Applying Feng Shui With Colors
Saturday, May 30th, 2009
by Julie Dunin If you haven't heard of Feng Shui before being a design in someone's home, this may be quite interesting. Feng Shui is a technique which makes the space in a home flow and full of life without having it blocked by negative energy. This comes from the Chinese ...
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Doing A Traditional Style Room
Saturday, May 30th, 2009
by Dexter Triani The traditional aesthetic is a classic style that, if pulled off right can impart any room with a look that is expensive-looking and elegant. Done well, traditional decor can be both attractive and cozy, striking that ideal balance for any room. It's a style that innovates or surprises ...
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Buying a House, Condo, Townhouse, PUD or Co-Op?
Friday, May 29th, 2009
by Valerie Faltas Before I get into the differences between these types of residences, I will define what a PUD is. PUD stands for Planned Unit Development. A PUD is basically a single family home and the ownership of it is treated that way also. The biggest difference is that a ...
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Feeding Schedule Of West Coast Gardeners
Friday, May 29th, 2009
by Thomas Fryd Just because Pacific Coast gardeners live in a very favored climate, where winters are mild and the ground rarely freezes, many are under the impression that you can plant most things the year around and expect them to grow like magic. Nature has provided certain seasons for successful ...
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Let’s Talk About Modern Interior Design
Thursday, May 28th, 2009
by Harry Winthrop Although the Modern design movement encompasses a whole plethora of aesthetics, there's a simple rule to designing the Modern home: function first, form follows. That means that the functionality of any item you use should be the main priority when choosing design elements. Even if it looks strange ...
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Outdoor Lights: Having That Exact Amount Of Light
Wednesday, May 27th, 2009
by Pamela Smith Outdoor lights that are well-placed and illuminated just right give out a warm aura that welcomes guests like a polite butler. When they are neither too dim nor too bright, they give an impression of elegance. They do not have to be the expensive kind to function this ...
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House Plants for Apartments in All Sizes
Wednesday, May 27th, 2009
by Thomas Fryd Living in an apartment anywhere, you don't have room for a big garden outdoors but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy indoor plants in the rooms you spend most of your time in. Gardening is available and possible for those who live in small apartments and in large apartments ...
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Vertical Window Blinds- Best Ideas for Choosing Blinds
Tuesday, May 26th, 2009
by Trisha Banks Some window shades are vertical window blinds. For some people, these are not just alternatives to the popular horizontal type but are real top choices for certain window types. Like every other product though, not everyone will need vertical blinds. If you like to explore the idea of ...
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