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American Colonial Style Decorating - Where to Start
With deep mahogany, crown moldings and elaborate panels, the American Colonial style is elegant and rich. Luxuriant greens, dark yellows and barn reds are typical colors in this style; windows are shuttered and materials are quilted and texturized.
The Best Paint for Humid Bathrooms
High moisture levels can cause paint to crack and bubble.Cracked background image by R-O-M-A from Fotolia.comPainting a bathroom can be tricky. After all, this high-humidity room will expose a painted wall to more moisture than most others in the home. That means an increased risk of mold...
Do Mattresses Really Matter?
From spring coil to memory foam; the choice of mattresses available today is broad but what are the real differences and how do they affect you. With the big choice of beds and mattresses available, ...
Bed and Table Linens - How to Find the Best Ones
If you want to improve the appearance of your bedroom or dining room, you should consider getting a bed and table linen kit. Nowadays, there are literally hundreds of options from which you can make your pick and a new set of linens can really change the aspect of the entire room.
To Provide Palatial Look to Your Sweet Home
Marble and granite are undoubtedly the most beautiful natural stones which serve dual needs including beauty and durability. Yes, any home equipped with sufficient use of marble and granite at different places looks great and is more durable than traditional homes made without using marble.
How Far Should Curtains Be From the Floor?
Curtain length is dependent on the type of window and style of the room.luxury curtain image by Andrejs Pidjass from Fotolia.comShort CurtainsCurtains at sill-length or just below sill-length are commonly used with windows that are opened and closed often, according to...
Moving With The Ages With Mosaic
The ancient art of mosaic has traveled through civilizations and centuries, constantly reinventing itself to adapt to the changing times. From the basic mosaic work developed by people in the 4th Century BC to the contemporary and stylish mosaic designs seen today, this art continues its stronghold
Inside Scoop: How to Find a Local Professional Painter for Your Home or Office
When it comes to decorating your house or office one of the biggest challenges is to make sure that the paint work is done in a perfect manner. In order to get excellent paint work done you need to search for a professional painter and if you looking for local painters then you need to make sure tha
Interior Painting Contractors For Developing Accent Walls
You want your bedroom to be painted with your favorite color, but you also want a dark color of your choice in your bedroom. To get both the colors on the walls of your bedroom you can either ask your interior painting contractor to paint walls with different colors or can ask him to develop accent
Standard Height of Toilet Paper Holders
Where to put the toilet paper holder is not one of the most momentous decisions for families. Most people take for granted that the toilet paper holder is where they expect it to be. When building or remodeling, there are a few common options for placing the toilet paper roll.
Clearing Garden - A Challenging Task
Every individual dreams about his or her dream home which is totally neat and tidy. A garden surrounding the house with a white coloured picket fence is another aspect that they wish to have along ...
Dreams Really Do Come True; the Impact of a Wind Spinner
There's a lot to be said for poignancy. It's stark, sometimes bleak, always contrasting and always a hard-hitter. I love it, if only for its ability to emphasize understanding, comprehension and for the sudden epiphany ...
Extend A Step Telescoping Ladder
If you have ever tried to use one of those large, heavy metal slatted ladders you know that they can be a pain to deal with.They're heavy, they never seem to want to move the ...
How to Install Versailles Roman Shades
Woven bamboo Roman shades, also called Versailles Roman shades, allow natural light to filter softly into a room (unless they are lined). Simultaneously contemporary- and casual-looking, the shades often come with a valance and form flat folds when they are raised and a flat surface when lowered. Ha
Historical Craftsman House Paint Colors
Many homeowners paint their houses with historic color schemes.cute craftsman home 1 image by Aaron Kohr from Fotolia.comA historic home has an air of tradition about it. To emphasize the age and historical quality of the house, the homeowner can paint the house in historically accurate...
How to Properly Place Sheets on a Bed
One of the most welcome parts of staying in a hotel room comes at the end of the evening when you can slip into a freshly made bed with crisp, taut sheets. The smooth coolness of the linens combined with the weight of the comforter combine to give you a cozy night's sleep. Bring this feeling of a we
Roasting a turkey? You'll need these.
You can roast a turkey without some of these kitchen tools, but the task is so much easier if you have the right equipment. It might just save you some time or clean-up too.
How to Clean an IKEA Pillow Top
IKEA is an international chain of furniture stores that sells exclusive products for discounted prices. Pillow tops are soft, thin pads that fit on top of a mattress for extra comfort. Since IKEA pillow tops are sold with washable covers, you should rarely need to clean the pillow top itself. If a s
The Urn Door Knocker
I devote a great deal of time studying door knockers. I find them fascinating historically as well as artistically.
Tips for Decorating Kids Rooms
Now that you've finally finished setting aside that special spot for your young sir or madam, you'll need to fill it with something. Creating a nice place for a child to relax is difficult without ...