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Adding Privacy without Curtains or Blinds
by Guest Post on Jan 19, 2010
If you have no curtains or blinds covering your window, there are a few ways to make sure you have the privacy you need. You can apply a film or decal directly onto the window, or use furnishings or accessories to obstruct the view of your room from the outside. Continue reading →
How to Choose Paint Colors with a Color Wheel
by Guest Post on Apr 27, 2010
Ever seen someone dithering over the rack of paint samples at a home improvement store? That's a home decorator in agony over how to pick paint colors for his or her home. Without a doubt, selecting paint colors can be one of the toughest jobs in home decorating. Continue reading →
Unique Garden Planters - Outdoor Decorating w/Containers
by Guest Post on Jan 23, 2010
Container Gardening and Garden planters are a warm and inviting way to add interest to your outdoor decorating spaces. You can spruce up your outdoor living spaces by adding decorative planters that give your plants pop! Continue reading →
Color Changing Tile Can Revitalize a Bathroom
by Guest Post on Nov 21, 2011
Everyone uses standard tile to refinish their showers, tubs, and walls, and the colors of white, off white, blue and yellow are common no matter where you live. Want to redo your bathroom but can not stand the thought of using the same old tile? Continue reading →
Livening Up Your Living Room
by Guest Post on Jan 22, 2010
When wanting to make a significant change to your living room without completely changing the design, you should consider changing your living room furniture. The most popular reason for this dramatic change is to replace worn-out or old pieces with newer pieces. Continue reading →
Copper Tubing Pipework
by Guest Post on Jan 5, 2010
There are many different types of materials used in plumbing systems in the home. Lead is no longer used even though a large number of older houses still have a lead rising main. If there are any other lead pipes still being used in the plumbing system these should be replaced. Continue reading →
6 Considerations when Adding an Attached Garage
by Guest on Apr 28, 2016
Not all homeowners think about a garage when buying a house. They assume that they can safely leave their vehicles parked outside on the street or the driveway. It only takes one distracted driver to strike your car before you will realize that you need a better place to store your car. Continue reading →
Which Bedroom Doors for You?
by Guest Post on Sep 29, 2011
If you are renovating your home from the bottom up then you are probably knee-deep in the complexities of kitchen and bathroom fittings, and can’t wait to get onto the simpler rooms such as the bedrooms. Don’t be complacent and skimp on attention to detail. Continue reading →
5 Easiest DIY Projects for Beginners
by Romalyn Casia-Lim on Oct 25, 2016
The easiest way to cut costs while repairing your house is to do it yourself. But repair work is easier said than done. For most people, breaking down a wall or constructing a signpost with recycled wood is a daunting task. Continue reading →
Modern Canvas Art in Interior Design
by Guest Post on Jul 6, 2010
Art can be a way of giving an interior the wow factor without the need to spend thousands on painting and decorating. Decorating, wallpaper, and paint costs can amount to a fortune. Labor costs add quite considerably along with wall preparation and the many hidden costs that can occur when decorating. Continue reading →
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