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From Man Cave To Kid Cave: Get The Most Out Of Your Home Theater
The American Lighting Association offers the following easy ways to use less energy and save money.
Keep Your Cool While Saving Money And Energy
According to the American Lighting Association (ALA), installing a ceiling fan in each living space will help family members feel cooler while saving energy.
Budget-Friendly Tips To Brighten Your Kitchen And Save Energy
Rising gas and food prices may have put a damper on your plans to remodel this year, but there are some economical ways to update your kitchen.
Lighting Can Be Your Eyes' Best Friend As You Age
According to the American Lighting Association (ALA), changing the lighting in your surroundings can go a long way to enhance reading ability and increase comfort.
Safe And Sound At Home… In Seven Days
Whether your family members are three years-old or 93, the risk of getting hurt in the bathroom is the same for all ages.
Get a Grip on Style and Safety
Whether your family members are three years-old or 93, the risk of getting hurt in the bathroom is the same for all ages.
Add Safety To Your Spring Cleaning 'To Do' List
Your bathroom may not be the first place you think of to make a positive impact on the environment...but maybe you should.
10 Simple Ideas - One Multi-Generation-Friendly Home
Many simple, quick, affordable - and even stylish and savvy - updates can make homes safer and more enjoyable for you, your family and your parents.
Come Clean From A Bath That's Green
Your bathroom may not be the first place you think of to make a positive impact on the environment...but maybe you should.
How To Apply Specialty Finishes For Hardwood Trim
Specialty finishes such as bleaching, pickling and antiquing are popular treatments for solid hardwood mouldings and other woodwork throughout the home.
AMERICAN HARDWOODS: The Confident Choice For Eco-conscious Consumers
Your existing hardwoods can be the foundation, literally, of a fresh new decorating scheme, anywhere in your home.
Kohlers Toobi Bath Faucet Line Combines Swappable Colors, A Sleek Whimsical Design
Kohler Co. will introduce the ToobiTM faucet line, a thoroughly original design that combines a clean, modern form with a colored spout liner than can be easily swapped out with other hues.
New Wheatland And Lawnfield Cast Iron Kitchen Sinks Make Premium Material Attainable
Kohler, one of only a few plumbing manufacturer who produce cast iron products in the US, launches two new kitchen sinks made from premium enameled cast iron.
The "Finish"-ed Product: New Research From Moen® Uncovers The Hottest Finish Trends In The Kitchen And Bath
Consumers are concerned with every detail of a kitchen and bathroom project, especially the finish of their new fixtures.
Beyond Builders Basics
It’s easy to bust out of builder basics and add a few easy and inexpensive updates to make your cookie-cutter home stand out from the rest.
Solid Hardwood Furniture, Still The Classic Choice
For centuries, cherry, oak, maple, ash and other American hardwoods have been the preferred selection in fine furniture.
New Touch-Free Kitchen Appliance Combines Design & Functionality
Clean Cut Int’l recently debuted the CLEANCut® Touchless Paper Towel Dispenser.
Alfresco Dining Keeps Outdoor Entertaining Fresh
Take advantage of the budding flowers and take dinner parties outdoors for an alfresco dining experience.
Vintage Charm Meets Contemporary Design
The Cambridge garage door fuses urban design with vintage flair.
Hardwood Games, Puzzles And Toys Make Great Gifts For Adults
The hardwood toys Tom Merrin makes are enough to enthrall any child.
Solar-Powered Wind Chimes
The new Color Changing Solar Wind Chime gently plays pleasant notes when blown by a breeze, and it lights up in seven changing colors at night.
Easy-to-use Timelapse PlantCam
Anyone interested in creating time-lapse video will love the easy-to-use Timelapse PlantCam.
Holiday Lighting Goes Solar
Holiday Solar Light Strands use ultra-efficient LED lights to save energy.
Outdoor Décor
Birdhouse, Birdfeeders and Decorative Mailboxes
Long-Lasting Gifts For Children
Gifts that are useful, high quality, and long-lasting are usually the most enjoyed.
Great Buys For The Family Grill Master
Getting grilling accessories for the family griller is always a fantastic gift.
Unique Gifts For The Family Gardener
Get a great gift for the gardener in your life this season.
Great Gifts For The Family Host And Entertainer
Outdoor Patio Dining, Buffet and Bar sets available from the CedarStore.com.
A Recipe for Great Kitchen Lighting
According to the ALA, this multi-tasking room not only serves as the family's central gathering spot, but it also performs as a dining area, homework station and casual entertaining space.
Setting the Scene: Put Your Outdoor Living Space in the Best Light
Curb appeal is essential, whether you are selling or buying a home, or giving a warm welcome to friends and family.
Hardwood Finishes More Eco-Friendly than Ever
Finishes are vital to protecting the beauty and performance of hardwood cabinetry, flooring and millwork.
Moen Adds Comfort, Functionality And Style To Pullout Kitchen Faucet With New Soft Grip Finish
New Soft Grip finish marks another design achievement, offering comfort, functionality and style to pullout kitchen faucets.
Hardworking Furniture Provides Both Function And Style
Cedar chests, oak chests, and steamer trunks are appearing in more living rooms.
Creating A Rose Arbor
Start preparing your garden now for an arbor covered in rambling roses
Counterfeits Can Kill
Tough economic times may send consumers scouring for inexpensive goods, but consumers may unknowingly be buying counterfeit products.
Project Spotlight: Smart Home
Smart homes rely on networking, programming and automation to connect all the devices and appliances in your home so they can communicate with each other and with you.
New Method™ Faucet Collection From Moen
Method faucets make a modern statement at the sink in both a single-handle, single-hole mount with optional vessel extension to accommodate vessel sink applications
Aquatic's New Cooper Bath Tub Combines Minimalist, High Style With Smart Design
The stunning Cooper tub, which combines elegant, minimalist styling with practical features for a truly relaxing and rejuvenating bathing experience.
Ceiling Fans Transition To Outdoor Use
Modern technology has allowed ceiling fans to transition for use outdoors.
Natural Trends In Home Lighting—Accent And Design Focus On Bringing The Outside In
Designer Deanna Wish has captured the essence of nature in a series of popular lines of nontraditional Chandeliers and Brancheliers.
Lighting Makes a Splash in the Bath
The finishing touch to a redecorated bathroom is complementary lighting that is highly functional and attractive.
Enhance A Home's Character With Hardwood Architectural Details
Redecorate by incorporating hardwood architectural details and see how wainscoting, chair rails and crown moulding create a greater sense of warmth and indeed enhance the beauty of your home.
Space-Saving Hardwood Storage Stunners
Hardwood cabinet options abound as you look to increase the functionality of your family room.
Storage On Top Of Your Tub Or Shower Enclosure
A sturdy PVC storage unit that resists water.
Protect Your Home From Water And Mold Damage
FLO n STOP™ Wireless Transmitter at the entry door—provide homeowners with a complete water security system whether at home or away.
Chemical And Water fire suppressant system
FirstControl™—a new combination chemical and water fire suppressant delivery system.
"Mirror, Mirror On My Wall" Looks Like New Once More
MirrEdge™ framing system when applied around the edges of existing mirrors dramatically enriches and beautifies
Hardwood Cabinets Enhance Universal Design, Warm—Durable—Functional
The design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design.
New Home Automation Offers Greater Comfort—And Lowers Energy Costs
Electrical contractors around the country are increasingly specifying, designing and installing home automation technologies and systems that can help lower energy costs
DesignRail® Aluminum Railings Help Green And Beautify The NextGen "First To The Future" Home
Aluminum Railings Help Green And Beautify The Next Generation First To The Future Home
Lightline® Door Canopies Win Top Honors At Design Journal’s ADEX Awards
The 2009 Awards for Design Excellence (ADEX) have been announced, and Lightline® door canopy products from Feeney, Inc. have been selected for the top level Platinum award.
The Ultimate 2 in 1 Laundry Solution In One Compact Unit!
Two appliances in one, space-saving machines
Re-designing A Family-friendly Entrance With U. S. Hardwoods
A re-designed family-friendly entrance - mudroom or laundry room – is the perfect solution.
ABET LAMINATI Outshines Itself With Super-Duper Surface
ABET LAMINATI introduces an innovative surface with super shine and super durability to top off 24 solid colors of high-pressure laminates.
Garaga Launches The Third Generation Of It’s Design Centre
Garaga has just moved to a more advanced version of its Design Centre, now providing even further ways of creating a garage door.
ABET's Serigrafia Raises The Bar On Design Excellence
ABET LAMINATI, a leading manufacturer of High Pressure laminates, continues its tradition of daring, innovative design with Serigrafia -- now in a raised Longline finish.
Invest Your Family In The Fun Of "Eating Out" With All The Comforts And Closeness Of Home
Today, a picnic can be anything from a casual meal on the porch, with paper plates and plastic forks, to a formal picnic lunch, with gourmet food served on good china.
What In The World Is A SunPipe?
Using simple reflective hollow-pipe delivery systems known as Sun Pipes, homes and businesses harness and use free natural light.
Butcher Block Countertops
Because butcher block is naturally porous, when it is used as a food preparation surface it is very important to clean it thoroughly after each use.
Heated Skylight Owner? Save Energy on Cooling the Indoors with Cellular Window Shades
To cut back on energy use, keep portals to the sun's direct light such as skylights and windows covered when necessary.
American Hardwoods: Nature’s Greenest Choice, Time To Set The Record Straight
Because hardwoods are renewing and so abundant, they are nature’s choice for eco-effective design and building.
Do Your Part — Replace Older 3.5 Gallons-Flush Toilets With New Water-Saving, High-Efficiency Models
Mr. Bamboo, Inc., has introduced a line of 100% bamboo kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities for today's environmentally and quality conscious homeowners.
Eco-Friendly 100% Bamboo Kitchen Cabinets & Vanities: A Green And Durable Choice For Homes
Mr. Bamboo, Inc., has introduced a line of 100% bamboo kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities for today's environmentally and quality conscious homeowners.
Patio Furniture Shows its True Colors
Wood is a wonderful, versatile material that makes beautiful indoor and patio furniture.
Outdoor Living Rooms–Hot New Trend
In almost every decade since the 1950s, there has been a new "big thing" in home improvement that becomes a profit-maker for dealers and builders – from finished basements, to media centers, to professional-grade kitchens.
Ikea Introduces Stockholm, A High-End Collection
Velvet chairs, mohair throws, cowhide pouffes, fully-lined, linen curtains: the all new IKEA STOCKHOLM collection looks, feels, even smells "super expensive" at prices that are anything but.
Antiquing: A Great Way To Revive Old Wooden Furniture
If you've ever admired the soft patina of fine antique furniture, you're a prime candidate for learning the techniques of antiquing as applied to old pieces of furniture.
Bathroom Safety Products: Safeproofing Your Bathroom Is Easier Than You Think
Bathroom accidents are far too common, yet many bathroom slips and falls and burns can be prevented with bathroom products designed to minimize the risks.
Decorative Light Strips Add Style And Atmosphere
Accent lights in furniture, cabinets and shelving can focus attention on prized possessions or help create a unique style and atmosphere in your home. Decorative strip lights designed for this purpose are easy to install and inexpensive.
Unique Cabinet and Drawer Knobs Can Liben Up A Child's Room
If your child insists on having dinosaur handles on his dresser, you've come to the right place. Learn how small, imaginative touches like Amerock's unique cabinet handles and drawer knobs can transform a room and delight your children … all at minimal expense.
Easy Furniture Fix-Ups For The Holidays
Your furniture goes "funky" days before company is set to arrive. What to do? Here are some simple furniture fix-ups to help your home look its best during the holidays.
Easy Weekend Projects Booklet Helps Do-It-Yourselfers Create The Extraordinary From Ordinary Furniture Finds
If you've ever wondered how creative homeowners turn yard sale furniture finds into wonderful works of art, you'll want to read this article and get your hands on a new booklet available from Minwax. The booklet provides a variety of project ideas and tips to help you create extraordinary furnishings out of ordinary furniture.
Wood Preparation Is Secret To Finishing Success
Unfinished furniture costs less to buy and allows homeowners a unique opportunity to coordinate finishes in the home features like wood trim. These basic wood staining and finishing guidelines can help you get started.
Ready-To-Assemble Furniture Kits: A Growing Trend Among Do-It-Yourself Consumers
Building your own furniture from scratch is a daunting task, but assembling fine furniture from ready-to-assemble furniture kits is a breeze. Learn how you can score a great bargain on furniture and a great sense of accomplishment all at once.
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