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Family Fun Weekend Painting Projects Save Gas And Improve Your Home
With escalating gasoline prices, many families are searching for local weekend activities. Why not consider painting as that family weekend project?
Introducing: BamLoc™ The First 100% Bamboo Floating Floor For Easy Green Remodels
Today's homeowners want eco-friendly, healthy living spaces and they want to do-it-themselves. More and more homeowners are turning to strand-woven bamboo for their flooring.
Household Mirror Tips—How To Preserve, Decorate And Restore Old Mirrors—In Just Minutes
That familiar face reflected in your bathroom or bedroom mirror deserves all the best choices. Here are some tips for proper mirror surface care
Theme Decorating With Vinyl Murral: How To Sprue Up The House Between Upgrades
A perfectly new room design for pennies on the dollar is just the right attitude for difficult economical times. You can make a fashion statement, even a frivolous one, without breaking the budget.
Hot Hues For Unconventional Spaces
Look inside your favorite shoes or that newly purchased handbag and take note of the unexpected dash of colors and patterns.
Basement Remodels Can Be Funtional, Stylish And Affordable
The basement is no longer a dark, underutilized space used primarily for storage. In fact, homeowners' attitudes toward basements have changed so much in recent year
All Decked Out!
As the summer season approaches, decks are the living and entertaining space of choice for many homeowners. However, before home-owners pull out that table and umbrella, they should consider re-energizing this space ...
Light And Lively Home Accents Make Decorating Fun And Easy
From "Rainbows" to "Whimsical Whales" and 5-ft. Palm Trees, homemakers looking for an easy way to brighten a room or add dimension to a decorative theme ...
Safe "Living" With Your Home Repair Projects
As getting organized becomes a national pastime, decorative chalkboards are becoming increasingly popular for memos, notes, labels and reminders.
Nothing Enriches A Home's Value Like The Beauty Of Stone
Whether used indoors or outdoors, stone adds warmth and character that no other building material can deliver.
Save Money And Save Your Mirrors ...
From the originators of the popular mirror enhancement system, MirrEdge™ comes a fresh new Dove White version just in time for Spring fixup.
Refresh a Home’s Look with GILA® Window Film
Decorating a home doesn't have to mean a life-long commitment to the same look.
Look Out! Are Your Window Treatments Unsafe For Children?
How safe is your house? There can be many unseen hazards in a home with children and pets ...
Adding Pizzazz To Kids Rooms - As Easy As 1-2-3 (And Removable Too)
As children grow up they go through many stages from infancy to young adult. Their rooms may reflect the children’s age as an infant through youth and teen years.
Homeowners Bullish On Home Improvements Despite Current Housing Slump
While the forecast for the real estate market has been pretty stormy in recent months, there seems to be a silver lining when it comes to homeowner outlook.
Consumers Are "Brushing Up" On Painting Knowledge According To Rohm And Haas Paint Quality Institute
In a recent telephone survey conducted by the Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute, consumers shared their personal painting experiences and attitudes for this common do-it-yourself home improvement project.
Color Trends 2008—Individual Flavors Influence Paint Color Trends
Fashion runways have long been the inspirational source for home furnishings and decorating color choices.
Chalk It Up To Clever Design
As getting organized becomes a national pastime, decorative chalkboards are becoming increasingly popular for memos, notes, labels and reminders.
How "Green" Is Your Home?
Fresh air and clean water are undeniably the most essential elements necessary to any home environment.
"Go Green" - Save The Environment, Save Money and Save Your Mirrors
No need to dispose of existing frameless mirrors that are showing signs of deterioration around the edges.
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.
IdeaStix®/The PodcastGo "Add Style to Your Tile" Contest!
To celebrate mobile content and decorating, IdeaStix and PodcastGO have partnered to bring "Add Style to Your Tile" contest to subscribers of PodcastGO's free, downloadable mobile service.
Spring into Exterior Painting – Four Tips from the Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute (PQI)
With warm weather just around the corner, soon it will be time to begin those home exterior painting projects.
A Fresh Coat Of Paint Can Help Sell Your Home: Four Tips From The Rohm And Haas Paint Quality Institute
An attractive quality paint job imparts the kind of well-maintained appearance to a home that gives it a distinct selling advantage.
Great Interior Painting As Easy As One-Two-Three
Painting can quickly and dramatically transform the appearance of a room, an apartment or an entire home; it's personally rewarding; it's inexpensive; and it's fun.
Paint Color Choices: The Psychological Impact
The words "paint" and "personality" aren't often used together, but they certainly could be. Studies show that paint and room color can have an effect on the body and mind
Comfort Color Trends Promote Stress-Free Room For Living And Relaxing
From spicy color combinations to hues that warm the soul, 2007 color trends contain palettes that work independently as a "statement color" or as a subtle backdrop where home furnishings and accessories take center stage.
Decorating With Paint
Decorative painting techniques can give a room its own distinctive flair. Sure, you can always decorate with the reliable, creative ways to apply paint—such as with a sponge for a cloud-like effect; or a rag to simulate fabric; with a comb to create striped patterns; or through stencils to customize a wall. Or you can flick small dots of paint over a basecoat for a nifty spattering effect.
Decorative Wall Murals
The use of murals for decorating is currently enjoying a revitalized popularity. They are one of the easiest and least expensive ways to give a room atmosphere, and the sense of expanded space.
Decorating A Foyer: Three Ways To Make Your Home's Foyer Say 'Welcome'
Your home’s foyer conveys to visitors the first impressions of both your home and of yourself. Your home’s foyer sends messages about your overall decorating theme, and your attitude toward guests—perhaps formal and elegant for those who entertain often, or more casual and all-purpose for families with children.
Home Decorating Color Trends
From spicy color combinations to hues that warm the soul, 2007 color trends contain palettes that work independently as a "statement color" or as a subtle backdrop where home furnishings and accessories take center stage.
Quick Ideas To Refresh Your Tired Kitchen Or Bath
If you’ve ever looked warily at your kitchen or bathroom and yearn for an affordable facelift—take a few seconds to check out this simple solution.
Change Your Interior Doors To Create A Great New Look
As consumers of all ages take DIY home matters into their own hands—literally—one of the quickest, easiest and most affordable ways to add personality and freshen up the look of any home is the install new raised-panel doors throughout the house.
Decorating With Stencils: Stenciling Adds A Hand-Painted Touch To Any Room In Your Home
Decorating with stencils can add a personal touch to your home. Many different stencil patterns are available, and each pattern can be arranged and painted to create a totally unique look.
The Timeless Designs Of Laura Ashley™ In Ceramic Tile
Homeowners looking to capture the flavor of the popular Laura Ashley™ look in their bath or kitchen will find a range of patterns in classic Laura Ashley colors available in ceramic tile exclusively from American Olean Tile Company.
Which White Is Right: Home Decorating Trends
It's amazing how many different shades of white there are. Fortunately, some home appliance manufacturers are keeping pace with several "whites" to choose from in their product lineups.
Black And White Kitchens: Designing A Kitchen With impact
Black and white kitchens are classic, stylish and functional. Learn how major appliance manufacturers recommend integration of black and white design elements in the kitchen for the ultimate in contrast, easy care and use.
Finding The Perfect Christmas Tree
Shopping for your first Christmas tree? Shopping for a new tree? The following tips can help you choose the right tree for your home.
Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing Ideas
If custom kitchen cabinets are out of reach, you can customize them on your own with hand-carved wood corbels and intricate appliques that are easy to install.
Interior Decorating Color Trends
Color choices and different color combinations can be used to establish different "moods" in home decor that reflect the unique personality and style of a home's owners. Here's a look at how color acts on our emotions.
Decorative Glass Panels Offer A Touch Of Glass
Decorative glass in doors, cabinets, ceiling lights, windows and sidelight panels can give your home a custom built appearance, and new products on the market make it easy for homeowners to exercise their creative talents.
Unique Cabinet and Drawer Knobs Can Liben Up A Child's Room
Imaginative drawer knobs and cabinet handles can add a creative flair to a child's bedroom or play area.
Low Cost Design Accents Dress Up Any Room
Self-adhesive design accents provide unique decorating options that are both inexpensive and removable.
Wallpaper Hanging Tips: Introducing The Wallpaper Of The Future
Wallpaper products have improved over the years, making the prospect of redecorating a room with wallpaper much more inviting than you may remember. Here are some tips that can help.
Paint Color and Decorating Tips for the Upcoming Holiday Season
From festive themes to alternating gloss and matte finishes, the Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute offers these ideas to help homeowners freshein up their homes for the holidays.
Give Your Kitchen Or Bath A Colorful New Dimension With Exquisitely Decorated Tiles
Self adhesive tile accents give home decorators a great way to adorn kitchens, baths and bedrooms with a custom tile look at a fraction of the price.
Extreme Makeover For Plain Frameless Mirrors
Tired of looking at looking at those unsightly black edges on your frameless mirrors? Now you can easily hide those edges—or update your bathroom's decor with an easy to install mirror framing system that looks great and costs very little.
Cedar Chest Keep Holiday Memories Fresh
Once upon a time, cedar chests were used to house a family's most cherished possessions, and they were often handed down from generation to generation. Learn how you can rekindle that tradition within your family.
Free Guidebook Helps Consumers With Green Choices For Hardwood Floors, Cabinets
A new guidebook from the American Hardwood Information Center helps homeowners make intelligent choices when choosing hardwood products for their homes.
Add Style To Your Home From Floor To Ceiling
Elaborate, layered molding add distinction and style to a home. Use these simple tips from the American Hardwood Information Center to combine simple, store-bought moldings for a custom look.
Turn Your Home Into A Prettiest Painted Place!
Simple color changes and decorative painting techniques can be used to dramatically change your home's decor at minimal expense. These examples and tips from the Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute can help get you started.
Wrap Your Walls In Luxury--Glossy Paint Adds Sophistication And Elegance
Gloss and gloss/matte alternating finishes are a hot new trend in home decorating. Learn how sheen variations can add a unique new quality to your home decorating efforts.
Ceilings Add Style & Texture
Ceilings are a natural starting point for homeowners interested in creating a home decor that sets your home apart.
(Why) Not Your Mother's Wallpaper?
Because new wallpaper options are available to better compliment modern homes, that's why. Whether you're design motif is mid 20th century modern or classic country, these new wallpaper products can make a big difference, and they're much easier to install than the wallpaper products your mom used to buy.
Bathroom Redecorating Tips
New trends in bathroom redecorating are focusing on warm whites, bones, parchments and the full range of earthtones.
Choosing Paint Colors: Paint Is Today's Most Important Decorating Tool
Painting is the easy part … it's choosing the right colors that sets most home owners off. These tips from major paint manufacturers can help you find your own path to color success.
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