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How to Come Up with Good Bathroom Design Ideas
by Guest Post on Dec 21, 2010
Good bathroom design depends on being able to maximize the existing space you already have. It also starts with the right selection of tiles and other materials. Combined with a carefully chosen color scheme you should be able to set the mood for the bathroom. Continue reading →
How to Repair Vertical and Venetian Blinds
by Guest Post on Dec 19, 2010
Vertical and Venetian blinds are the two most popular kinds of blinds that are used for home decorating. Vertical blinds have vertical slats that are long and hang from main head rail, while Venetian blinds have slats that horizontally hang from a top bracket. Continue reading →
Faux Painting - Base Coat, Glaze and Ragging Technique
by Guest Post on Dec 19, 2010
Ragging is a faux finish technique that uses a rag to produce a mottled decorative effect. Ragging can be done negatively where the rag is used to remove the glaze, or ragging can be done positively where the rag is used to apply the glaze to the wall. Continue reading →
Build a Rustic Bench by Recycling an Old Window
by Guest Post on Dec 19, 2010
Step-by-Step Guide Creating Furniture with Cast-Off Windows - Create the bench seat. Measure the bottom edge of the window. This will be the length of your bench. Cut two-3/4 inch thick boards the length of your bench by approximately 7 inches wide, for the seat. Continue reading →
Septic Systems 101 for Home Buyers
by Guest Post on Dec 18, 2010
If you’re a city dweller who is looking for a home in the suburbs, it’s likely that you’re looking at homes with septic for the first time. This situation tends to make buyers nervous. It needn’t. Let’s take an overview of what a simple septic system is, how it’s maintained, and what you can do if you’re buying a home that uses one. Continue reading →
DIY Home Build Solar System Guide
by Guest Post on Dec 17, 2010
With this site I will tell you how I made my Home Build Solar System for a fraction of the shop price and how you can made your own system, it’s much more easy than you think. The building process is quiet simple (when you’ve got a little technical background) and the to be used materials you can mostly buy locally. Continue reading →
Your Husband and Home Repair Projects
by Guest Post on Dec 15, 2010
How many times have you heard your husband say he can fix the toilet when it starts to run or the sink when it starts to leak? You tell him before he even walks into the bathroom with his toolset that you think you should call a professional. Continue reading →
Bathroom Vanities
by Guest Post on Dec 15, 2010
A bathroom vanity is an ideal solution as the focal point of your bathroom. It’s necessary to put careful thought into the design detail and appreciate the purpose the vanity is playing. Despite having a organized room flow or not, remember that finding a focal point is of the quintessence in creating an inclusive room. Including a focus in a room creates a better flow and cleaner lines in the overall design. Continue reading →
How to Restore Chipped Furniture
by Guest Post on Dec 14, 2010
Wooden furniture may be chipped while in the process of moving or as a result of extensive use. Furniture brought home from garage sales or used furniture stores more often than not has suffered a few dings on the surface. There are several ways with which you can restore your furniture. Continue reading →
10 Home Repair Projects Anyone Can Do
by Guest Post on Dec 14, 2010
Although some home repair projects take careful thought, planning, and sometimes even an expert, there are plenty of small home repair projects that anybody can do. These projects will not only improve your home, but many of them will also help save energy and money, too. Continue reading →
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