Archive for May, 2010

Buying New Furniture Means Pulling Out the Tape Measure

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

I bought a sleeper sofa to go into my home office. I thought it would be a great place for visitors to sit or for me to watch the Olympics during my work day. Since I was using one of our guest rooms for an office, I also wanted to have a way to convert it into sleeping space when needed. I never considered it would be so difficult to get it into the room. If I had only measured, I could have chosen a different size or determined the best way to bring it into the house.

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Building the Home of Your Dreams

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

Building your home from the ground up can be a dream come true. You can pick out every item and finish that goes into it. It can be a huge undertaking but once it’s over, you can kick back and enjoy what you’ve created.

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The Pedestal Sink – A Great Option for Small Bathrooms

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

Sometimes it seems as if the builder of your home took the smallest space available and converted it into a bathroom. Small bathrooms can often be difficult to maneuver. Utilizing a pedestal sink over a standard vanity top with under cabinet can be a great space-saving idea when you’re making your bathroom remodeling plans.

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Choosing the Right Bathroom Mirror for Style and Functionality

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

The older we get, the less we like looking in the mirror. But a mirror in the bathroom is pretty much a necessary evil so it is important to choose the right one for your bathroom.

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Size Matters When it Comes to Tile Selection

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

There are so many types and styles of tile on the market today; it can often feel overwhelming when trying to get just the right one for your home interior project. Size matters when it comes to whatever style you select; not just width and length, but thickness too.

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How to Increase the Longevity of Your Furniture

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

The feeling that comes over you when you first spill that glass of wine on your new sofa is much like the feeling you get when that new car gets its first door ding. You should use preventative measures with your furniture just like you do with your automobile.

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Spring Cleaning Includes the Exterior of Your Home

Friday, May 7th, 2010

Take a good look at the exterior of your home. Do you see mold, dirt, and grime? The winter brings snow and the spring brings rain. Both of these weather elements can wreak havoc on the exterior of your home. Don’t neglect the outside of your house when it comes to spring cleaning.

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Alternative to Expensive Window Treatments

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

Have you looked at the price of drapery lately? It can be a sticker shock waiting to happen unless you find a wholesale distributor or a good sale going on. Draw on those memories of 8th grade home-ec classes and purchase a sewing machine to easily make your window treatments.

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Ways to Create a Hobby Room in Your Home

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

Lots of people have hobbies, and often one of the biggest problems is finding the right space to be creative and work on our hobbies conveniently. I like a place where I can leave everything just as it is and walk away at any point. When I get ready to go back to my project, all I have to do is sit down and get going again. Having to clean up and put everything away is a real drag.

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