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Treat Your Home to the Hottest Decorating Trends 2007-12-18 08:18:22 Home fashions, like clothing fashions, are always changing. There are updated silhouettes, new color palettes, and fresh fabric designs. And just as with fashion, you need to find a way to personalize the latest trends in a way that fits your home and your lifestyle. What better time than spring to breathe some fresh air into your decor? Get rid of the dark colors and heavy fabrics that kept you cozy during the winter, and lighten it up for spring.Painting is an easy, inexpensive way to ...

Is Your Lawn Going Hungry? 2007-12-18 08:13:38 If you're concerned about our global environment, try taking better care of your own lawn -- how you take care of your lawn can make our world a cleaner place. Thick, healthy grass reduces erosion, filters pollutants, provides natural cooling and cleaner air. One of the keys to thick, healthy turf is to follow an annual fertilizing program."The greatest benefit of a healthy lawn is a well-developed root system, and a lawn that has been regularly fed requires less water than a lawn that h ...

Cleaning Up: How to Update a Bathroom without Demolition 2007-12-18 08:11:40 Do you have any skeletons in your closet? Or, more specifically, your bathroom? If you feel the need to scurry guests away from a dilapidated bathroom and suffer from extreme embarrassment at the thought of its discovery, it is probably time to address the problem head-on. And since experts say the state of your bathrooms is a huge factor when prospective buyers tour a home, there is extra incentive to make sure you have a bath you can be proud of. As the centerpiece of a bathroom, an un ...

Improving the Quality of Natural Light in Your Home 2007-12-18 08:08:01 In today's homes, many of which are on small lots with close-by neighbors, privacy is sometimes hard to find without closing the doors and covering the windows. And privacy in bedrooms and bathrooms is not just a convenience, it's a necessity. What's the answer? Simply look up.With natural light from above, homeowners can have privacy plus more wall space for storage or decorating (where windows would normally be), added ventilation, and the health benefits that come with more natural li ...

Outdoor Living Made Easy 2007-12-18 08:05:05 Outdoor living spaces have never been more popular. According to one recent study, nearly half of all new homes are either built with an attached deck or the new homeowners add one within five years. That's a lot of new decks.The reasons behind the growing popularity are simple. Working adults are spending more time at the office making it increasingly difficult to make quality time for the family. The same pressures are driving down the time available to enjoy the outdoors. As a resu ...

How to Make Cleaning Up Life's Little Messes Easier 2007-12-18 08:02:43 If you had to venture a guess, which room in the house would you consider the dirtiest? Most people would probably say the bathroom, but according to a recent study by the Lysol Corporation, it actually comes in second. The dubious distinction goes to the place where you prepare food for your family -- the kitchen. In fact, the study found there are more bacteria in the kitchen sink after dishes have been washed than there are in the typical toilet.  Despite the need for hygiene, it ...

Choosing A Linoleum Floor For Your Home 2007-12-13 10:06:41 Nothing can make over your home faster than new flooring. It can breath new life into an old looking living room or kitchen. There are many different types of flooring available on the market today, vinyl, laminate, wood, and linoleum to name a few. Linoleum is considered by those in the flooring trade to be a resilient type of flooring. A linoleum floor is durable and, with proper care can last up to 40 years, which is longer than vinyl flooring. Regular cleaning of all of your floors w ...

Holiday Decorating Tips: Christmas Candles 2007-12-13 10:04:07 How to Light Up Your Home for JoyDo 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 cooler and the suns sets earlier, people naturally crave the warmth and comfort of light, especially natural sources ...

10 Ways to Survive Builing or Remodeling Your Home 2007-12-13 10:02:07 1. Think of the project as a new diet. Who doesnt want to lose at least five pounds? This is one way to do it. Between running to stores all day and evening long, meeting with contractors, inspecting the work, searching the Western world for the perfect light fixture, who has time to eat? Provided you dont sabotage this new, unorthodox diet plan, with McDonalds drive through, youre good for losing five pounds. If you are a masochistic type who does some of the work yourself whether it be pai ...

Choosing The Proper Flooring For Your Room 2007-12-13 09:41:04 When it comes to deciding on a flooring purchase the choices are staggering. There are carpets, hardwoods, vinyl, laminate and ceramic. The choice of flooring should be decided by room and use.A lot of homes are carpeted. Carpeting eludes a warmth and softness that other floors dont. Some like the feel of carpeting underfoot. One of the first things to consider when purchasing a carpet is how much traffic will it receive? If you have a high traffic area, then nylon would be a good choice ...

An essential guide to planning and maintaining your bathroom 2007-12-13 09:33:55 Cleaning:There are many so called suitable bathroom cleaners on the market today. In our experience the best by far is good old soap and water. Simply wash down your various fittings after use with warm soapy water, and polish dry with a soft dry cloth where applicable. Naturally vitreous china is totally impervious to bleaches and other acidic based cleaners and can be safely cleansed accordingly, but more care and attention must be taken when cleaning Cast Iron Baths, Gold or Chrome ...

Roman Shades Give Old House A Rich Look 2007-12-13 08:45:47 It was a 150-year-old farmhouse and we were lucky to get it. The house had been well cared for, but nonetheless was showing its age. It had been more than a quarter of a century since it had been remodelled. The thing that struck us most about the two-story stone and frame structure was that it was so much different than the modern homes in a subdivision that had sprung up nearby. This house had tremendous character.I am not a decorator and will be the first to admit it. Personally, I di ...

Tips For Removing Asbestos Vinyl Tiles 2007-12-13 08:43:05 Asbestos vinyl tiles are mostly used for flooring in the homes. However, with the growing awareness about the harmful effects of asbestos, people are removing the asbestos vinyl tiles from their homes and other buildings. You can either hire a professional company for removing the asbestos tiles or do it yourself with the help of some simple tips mentioned herein. However, you have to follow certain safety precautions to avoid asbestos exposure to you and your family during and after the removal ...

Finding The Right Room Humidifers For Your Home 2007-12-13 08:39:55 A room humidifier can relieve the symptoms associated with air that is too dry. Low humidity levels are common in the winter. Heating the house makes the air even drier. Low humidity levels are a year round problem in dry climates. Dry air robs the skin and hair of moisture. This causes dry, itchy skin and is a bigger problem for people with dry skin. The skin becomes scaly looking and rough to the touch. People with sensitive skin or eczema have the most problem with low humidity levels in wint ...

Honeywell Air Cleaners Good Value with Low Maintenance 2007-12-13 08:32:22 Consumers consistently rate Honeywell air cleaners as one of the better models available in todays air purification market, combining a number of features, such as HEPA filtration, near silent operation and portability in one easy to use package. With filters that require changing only every one to three years, the Honeywell air cleaner combines low maintenance and effectiveness in one simple unit. Honeywell air cleaners offer a wide selection of features, ensuring that you will be able ...