paint: 15 Eco-Friendly Tips for Your Home - 07/10/08 06:39 PM
1. Buy efficient appliances.  Appliances like the Kenmore Elite Dishwasher and the Kenmore Elite Refrigerator are designed to conserve energy and function efficiently while also looking sleek and modern.   Many companies now sell high-efficiency washing machines and dryers that save water and energy which makes it easier than ever to be green while you clean.
2. Update your cabinets and countertops.  By using sustainable products like Silestone or PaperStone countertops, you'll purify the air in your home while adding style that is also easy on the planet.
3. Dish it up naturally.  Products like bamboo dishes from Bambu or enamelware from … (4 comments)

paint: Bathroom Design Tips - 06/25/08 04:45 PM
One of the most utilitarian rooms in the home, the bathroom often gets overlooked when decorating.  However, a great bathroom with ample and creative storage and a strong sense of personal style can bring an extra bit of pampering to your daily life.  And who doesn't want that? 
Storage: Make sure you have plenty of storage in the bathroom, since this will create the feel of a well designed room.  Under-the-sink storage, over-the-sink storage, cabinets, over-the-toilet storage, and shower storage all offer plenty of options for tucking those unsightly bathroom necessities out of sight.  The creative use of kitchen canisters, wall … (2 comments)

paint: Tips To Help You Start Your Home Project - 06/10/08 01:07 PM
Envisioning your new home or simply making improvements to your residence can be exciting and challenging. The new lighter shade of paint to go with the handsome leather couch, the mosaic tiles in the bathroom - these ideas can get stuck in the mind and leave you impatient to start and finish at once.
But being fast is not advisable because although exciting, home projects are also demanding particularly on the pocket. Any work that demands expenses is better tackled first with study and preparation. 
The following tips will help you get started:
1. Plan your goal
Put the wishes and visions … (0 comments)

paint: Easy Decorating Fixes for Five Areas - 05/09/08 01:45 PM
It doesn't need to be expensive or time-consuming to give your décor a facelift.  Sometimes you don't need to spend a fortune to fix a decorating mistake or problem.  Here are simple and affordable decorating fixes for five areas of your home:
The Walls
Paint is cheap and easy.  It can dramatically change a room.  Paint effects like sponging and rag painting can camouflage flaws and repairs, while creative accents freshen a room and make it unique.  Your imagination is the only limit.
Furniture
Furniture can be a considerable expense, since furniture styles change frequently and family life can wear out … (1 comments)

 

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