lighting: Big impact for home Improvements small budget - 04/26/08 12:33 AM
We have all seen shows for home improvement some with large budgets some with small budgets. What they all have in common is the fact that there will most definitely be a cost. Since a large budget provides a limitless selection products and materials to make a big impact, we will
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lighting: The ten most common decorating mistakes - 04/25/08 08:58 AM
The ten most common decorating mistakes, in random order are: Not focusing on how your family lives in your house.Artwork that is hung way too high.Too many accessories.Wrong kinds of lighting.No defined conversation areas.Lack of a focal point.A room that is off balance.Lack of cohesionFurniture of different heights.Furinture lined up along the walls.These
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lighting: LED Lighting for Video - 04/25/08 08:55 AM
What generates 500 watts of light but only draws 40 from an household outlet? The Complete History of Lighting (Abbreviated) Back in the day, “hot” lights were the norm. Incandescent, HMI, tungsten - they could light up a room like the sun. Generate about as much heat, too. Smaller
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lighting: Every Day is Earth Day at the Green Living Center ..! - 04/22/08 01:06 PM
The Green Living Center (GLC), located at 1020 N. Monroe Street on the same block as Decent Pizza, aims to be Tallahassee's answer to all things green. The GLC hosts a wide array of products and services from green businesses in and around the Tallahassee area. In fact, if you have
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lighting: The Front Door Matters! - 04/21/08 08:40 AM
Any of my listing clients know that when reviewing with them the ‘to do' list for marketing preparation, I tend to focus disproportionately on the entrance to their home. Besides being a big believer in the old adage (I can only find credit given for the quote to a 1966 toothpaste campaign),
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lighting: Downtown Toronto Home Stager Strikes Out - 04/20/08 09:52 PM
I'm sure most of you are familiar with the 'school house' light fixture. I've used it in a number of clients homes as it is so versatile. Even if you don't know it by name, it is no doubt familiar to you. Well, I went for a quick go-see this morning and in
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lighting: Lights on in the Kitchen - 04/10/08 02:08 PM
If you want to cook well, you have to be able to see what you are doing. You need to be able to distinguish between the carrot and the cucumber, the chicken and the steak, and the pasta and the rice. You have to be able to easily find your utensils,
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lighting: Going Green - Natural Daylighting - 04/09/08 10:12 PM
Technology Snapshot & Benefits:Both obvious and hidden economic savings come from building designs that rely on natural lighting. Throughout much of the day, owners and occupants can easily benefit from natural lighting and avoid electrical consumption otherwise required by artificial indoor lamps. Not so obviously, considerable economic gain may be achieved through
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lighting: Home Seller's - Are you lighting up? - 04/07/08 11:03 AM
My friend and guest blogger Elaine Manes, wrote a great entry for Blog Home Denver, today. The effect of lighting in a home can NOT be underestimated! When getting a home ready to be seen by potential buyer's, it is a critical step in making sure you are putting your best foot forward! Here is
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lighting: Spring Cleaning Tips - 03/09/08 10:48 PM
With spring just around the corner and the weather warming up, it is tempting to just take off and spend your time at the beach or just out in the yard. But first thing first, it is also time to spruce up the house. I have included a few non-traditional tips
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lighting: How to sell a home in a Buyer's Market in Modesto or Your Area! - 03/04/08 10:11 AM
I have had the great fortune lately of being in the middle of a tremendous bidding war for houses. Buyers have a wonderful opportunity to buy in this market. They are all looking for a deal and many people are looking for an all out steal. With home prices changing fairly
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lighting: Palm Springs California - Energy Saving Tips - 02/18/08 05:54 PM
Energy Saving Tips As consumers we have always been looking for ways to be more environmentally friendly as well as save energy for the sake of saving of our pocketbooks. With energy being such an expensive commodity, just look at gas prices, we need to be more diligent now in saving energy than we ever
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lighting: Mau Furniture Stores - Latitudes - Interior Design, Furnishings, Lighting - 02/10/08 04:32 AM
Latitudes - Maui Furnishings 261 Lalo St. A-2, Kahului Maui HI 96732 Phone: 808 893-0650 Fax: 808 893-0671 NancyG@LatitudesInHawaii.com Once you buy that brand new home or condo on Maui - then what? Do you need some nice upscale furnishings to make it your own? You will want to look for Latitudes, in Kahului, across
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lighting: 'Setting the Stage' for a Successful Sale - 01/21/08 06:55 PM
I recently stopped by an Open House for a 'vacant' which had been Staged 2 Sell. My intent was to take a picture of the exterior because I had forgotten to do that in the hustle and bustle of the 'staging day'. I had not intended to go inside, however there were
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lighting: Solar Lighting for Landscaping - How does it work? What are the options? - 01/21/08 11:11 AM
Light up your landscaping with the power of the sun, all night long, with outdoor solar lights Yard need a little brightening? Thought about going green? Whether just starting landscaping plans for that brand new home or making a few changes to an existing yard, outdoor lighting can really make a difference
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lighting: Office Decor Layering With Lighting, Texture, Color, Art - 01/18/08 06:27 PM
Design Office Decor with creative comfort for effective productivity. After the arrangement essentials are taken care of, you can create depth with texture, color and lighting layering effects that many offices do not have.
There is every reason for offices to be warm, inviting and pleasant. We spend a sizeable chunk of our days working - every reason to feel
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lighting: A Little Green Can Mean A Lot of Gold - 01/09/08 08:46 AM
If you're getting ready to sell your older home, you've no doubt run through the laundry list of most popular improvements: wood floors versus carpeting, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, crown molding, larger bathrooms, etc., etc., etc.But, one category you may have overlooked is energy conservation. Whether it's the current buzz about
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lighting: In Maine, Turn Down Your Heat One Degree, Save Up To 30 Gallons Of Oil! - 12/30/07 05:35 PM
Ever heard people say "Brrrrr....it's cold" yet they have just a thin shirt on? So they heat the entire home to feel warm. With the concern about rising oil and energy for heating northern homes, dressing a little warmer and tracking down your drafts / heat loss makes sense. And
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lighting: Milton Tree Lighting Ceremony Sunday Dec. 1 3:30 - 5:30 in East Milton Square - 12/01/07 06:14 AM
Courtesy of Michael C. Mahoney | The NorthCompass Group | Guiding You Home& http://www.02186.com/On Sunday, December 2 from 3:30 to 5:30 the annual Milton tree lighting ceremonyin East Milton Square It will be held.The event is held on the East Milton Deck near the East Milton fire station and post office.See
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lighting: Lights, Camera, Action! - 10/31/07 02:43 PM
When selling and showing your home it's important to set the mood with lighting. Light can make a bedroom feel warm and cozy or a kitchen bright and energetic. Light has a huge effect on our moods and can make a big difference in how the house shows. There are three
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lighting: Bathroom Bliss : 5 Differences To Look For In Every Bathroom In Jeff Click Homes - 10/08/07 12:32 PM
It's easy to get caught up in focusing on major aspects and amenities of a home when making what is often an overwhelming decision. Finding the right combination of the several-dozen big-ticket items can often distract from some of the smaller details a home might be missing, but that are no
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lighting: Great deal alert for lighting - 09/19/07 07:56 PM
Now I am putting myself out on a limb here to sound like I've been living in a cave but I bought a new to me product today. You may have been using them for years but I bought a package of four battery operated lights, with five LED lights inside with an
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lighting: "Why Isn't My House Selling"...Quick Fixes to Consider - 09/12/07 08:13 AM
Real Estate 101: Price, Location, ConditionEven if the house is listed at a great price...it is all about how the potential buyer "feels" in the home.There are a few basics that we can all understand about selling a house. Clutter doesn't make it sell. The sellers don't see it as clutter...they
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lighting: Don't Leave Buyers in the Dark! - 09/03/07 11:02 AM
This was originally posted on my website's blog page, www.neohiorealtor.com. This is a modified version for the real estate community. I hope you like it.Whether you are trying to get a listing or just talking with a future client that wants to make sure that their home's value is kept current so they can
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lighting: New Listing - 254 N 104th Pl, Apache Junction - 08/14/07 05:17 PM
Located just off of Merrill street, next to Crismon and University. This home offers a 2 car garage, quiet community, location, many upgrades, & more. It is 1251 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. The home has recently been painted, has new lighting, ceiling fans and flooring. This is
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lighting: How “Green” is Your Mansion? - 08/12/07 04:34 PM
The average US household spends approximately $1,700/year on energy in the home. How is this divided? Approximately 1/3 covers heating, 1/3 relates to lighting and appliances (not counting refrigerators), and the final third on air conditioning, water heating, and refrigeration. Thus, the first place energy-efficiency experts check is a home’s “envelope;”
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lighting: Home Staging: Rebuild and Add Value to Your Outdated Kitchen with Minimum Cash Out of Pocket - 08/02/07 09:07 PM
You can rebuild your outdated kitchen with minimum cash out of pocket. With little effort, you can make dramatic changes and add value, without paying a fortune. The benefit of it all is that you may be able recuperate over 90% of your minor kitchen remodel project at the time of a sale. The following are the five ideas that
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lighting: Losing energy efficiency with RECESSED LIGHTING ?? - 07/03/07 12:29 AM
Losing energy efficiency with RECESSED LIGHTING It's a terrible thought right? Those beautiful, trendy canned lights sweeping the nation are costing me money? Well they could be depending how often you run your air conditioner and/or heater. Standard recessed lights need to be spaced away from ceiling insulation. Insulation which
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lighting: Refreshing Update - Austin Home Staging Kitchen Transformation - 07/02/07 08:51 AM
The photos above show a Real Estate Home Staging kitchen transformation by Leslie Olson Interiors of Austin, Texas. The homeowner of this vacant house had the dated floral wallpaper painted a neutral color prior to the staging. A thorough cleaning, the use of under-counter lighting and the warmth of accessories made this
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lighting: Tips for Sellers: Staging your Home for Sale - 06/26/07 11:50 AM
You know you should clean everything and get rid of clutter. But aside from that, how do you broaden the appeal of your house? Here are a few tips: • Walk through the house and prioritize things that, if changed, would increase the value of your home. For example,
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lighting: Tips for Buyers: Assessing your home's security - 06/06/07 01:15 PM
The Federal Bureau of Investigation reports that 2.1 million burglaries were committed in 2004. Not all of these situations involved forced entry; many were the result of unlocked doors and windows. Once you close that loophole, though, how can you determine if one house is more vulnerable than another? Well, a
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lighting: Decorating With Light ~Set the Stage for Your Space! - 05/22/07 01:21 PM
Lights can not only change the feel of your space but you can use it to highlight and accent your treasures!There are three different and distinct lighting functions available to you.1. General Lighting2. Task Lighting3. Accent LightingGeneral lighting is often times the light on the ceiling in the center of the
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lighting: Curb Appeal -- Update Outdoor Light Fixtures on a Budget - 05/17/07 08:41 PM
Staging starts at the front curb. How does the house look? I mean, people do simply just drive by sometimes! The curb appeal of the home is so important, and every little detail paints an overall impression in the mind of the home buyer. One of the most problematic features
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lighting: Help! I am looking for an outdoor signage product. - 04/29/07 02:59 AM
Help! About six or seven years ago I saw a product for Realtors that I can no longer find. I am hoping our network can help me! The product was very simple. It was a lighting product that was placed outdoors and directing an image on the side of a
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lighting: Don’t be in the dark when selling your home - 04/12/07 12:45 PM
When you walk in to a lot of houses today do you notice there are no lights in the living room or family room? Why is this? It was original done to save money on wiring and permits in a lot of homes. What the builder wanted you to do is
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lighting: Let There Be Light - 03/27/07 07:12 PM
Picture from the MLS- a great lighting example. I can't over emphasize how important Light and Lighting is when Staging your home for sale. Natural light is always a first choice because it is a beautiful resource to be shown off in any home. Large, sunny windows are an asset. Curtains
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lighting: Lighting, Fragrances, Pet Control - 02/24/07 02:12 PM
LightingWhen you know someone is coming by to tour your home, turn on all the indoor and outdoor lights - even during the day. At night, a lit house gives a "homey" impression when viewed from the street. During the daytime, turning on the lights prevents harsh shadows from sunlight
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lighting: Give a warm welcome to Wendy Baker... - 12/29/06 03:13 PM
Wendy is my favorite photographer in the world and she just so happens to take beautiful home photos. She works mostly in the Sacramento area, although she's been known to travel to distant places for the right shot... In addition to home photos, she takes awesome head-shots (like my photo in
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lighting: Is it a couch? Is it paint? No, It's the Lighting! - 12/17/06 05:42 AM
In the dreary winter months every home needs brightening up, especially those that are going to be marketed to potential buyers. Lighting can make an otherwise "garden variety" room very interesting and inviting! One homeowner and client of Re-Creating Interiors (an interior redesign company owned by Accredited Staging Professional and Realtor®,
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lighting: Starry, Starry Night - 10/16/06 02:00 PM
She walks in beauty, like the nightOf cloudless climes and starry skies;And all that's best of dark and brightMeet in her aspect and her eyes:Thus mellowed to that tender lightWhich heaven to gaudy day denies. -Lord Byron Ten years ago we moved from about 5 minutes away from downtown Austin (albeit next to
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lighting: Staging vs Mood makeovers - 09/14/06 10:22 AM
I read an interesting article in the CRS magazine about not just staging your homes but doing mood makeovers. Changing lighting with color especially in bathrooms with someting called chromatherapy. This can turn an ordinary tub into a spectrum of colors. Knowing how light effects the body is entering the home
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lighting: Resources from Sharie MacDougal - 08/06/06 12:49 PM
If you are moving soon, you will need to change your address. You can now do this quickly and easily online through the USPS website. Visit http://moversguide.usps.com/?referral=USPS. Also, you may be planning on some home improvements. Planning on doing it yourself? Check this site for assistance with all of your repairs
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