13 February, 2010 (01:21) | Basics, Do-It-Yourself | By: Avatar
If one fancies the old worn look of yesteryears then what is stopping you. The best interiors are those that not only look good but maximize the use of the space in both function and form. Many people do this by using old stuff they get from yard sales and flea markets and having them [...]
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21 December, 2009 (07:26) | Basics, Do-It-Yourself, Market Trends | By: Allan
As people shift from fall and winter mode, spring and summer comes into mind with bright vibrand and bold colors as opposed to previous trends we have seen in many leading publications. Bright colors in solid combinations makes for a lively and enjoyable space and being summer, it would be a nice thing to do [...]
Tags: Bold, Bright, colors, home improvements on a budget, mix and match, Soild, Vibrant, Warm
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15 November, 2009 (07:39) | Basics, Do-It-Yourself, Information | By: Allan
Good news for those weekend DIY warriors, Rust-oleum has come up with the next generation of spray paint that aims to take away most of the guesswork in paint selection for all uses. Indoor, outdoor, plastic wood metal you name it, it can paint it. Take a trip to your local home depot and you’ll [...]
Tags: General Purpose, General Use, Guess Work, Rust-oleum, Spray Paint
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25 September, 2009 (00:53) | Basics, Do-It-Yourself | By: Avatar
There are now many stuff that one can use to accessorize a home to suit any look you may want to achieve. From simple upgrade supplies (converts ordinary table lamps and fixtures to attain a different look while not having to change them per se’) and crafts you can go to the nearest craft’s stores [...]
Tags: Crafts, reviving the old
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15 August, 2009 (00:51) | Basics, Do-It-Yourself | By: Avatar
Many people o into renovations or re-make’s rarely without the benefit of a lay-out or plan. For do-it-yourself buffs, this works best for it allows you to play around with the designs allowing you to incorporate ones you see off magazines and displays. Existing furnishings can be placed in a virtual place (virtual design tools [...]
Tags: Lay-out Technique, Renovation Planning
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3 July, 2009 (15:38) | Do-It-Yourself, cabinets | By: Allan
Cabinet organizers or systems come with re-settable shelving and other fixtures that allows full flexibility when it comes to your cabinet space. How many times have you found yourself with a hanger space that is too short or too long with a lot of space in between wasted.
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3 June, 2009 (15:26) | Do-It-Yourself, Information | By: Allan
As the years pile up, a lot of old stuff you don’t use anymore may have accumulated so do your spring cleaning in earnest and involve the whole family so they get in on the fun. Smart storage units that can be adapted to any changes you may have to storage needs are the best [...]
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3 May, 2009 (15:20) | Do-It-Yourself, Information | By: Allan
Need more storage space and you’re house in jam-packed, what about the attic? There are a majority of homes with wasted attic spaces that have ample room for another room that may be renovated cheaply to get more room. If you do not need additional room but more storage space, install attic ladders that fold-up [...]
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22 April, 2009 (01:19) | Basics, Do-It-Yourself, Information | By: Allan
There are a lot of handy helping aids that can be used to help you around the hone for easy cleaning and movement of furniture. Gliders are either plastic disks or squares you can place under heavy furniture that allows them to glide over your floors without scratching those precious wooded floors. Wheels tend to [...]
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22 March, 2009 (01:12) | Basics, Do-It-Yourself, Information | By: Allan
There are a lot of wasted spaces that can be used for storage to maximize space that not only allows you to keep the home tidy, but also gets rid of clutter that makes it look unorganized. The space under the stairwell can easily be converted into a shoe organizing rack-space where those shoes can [...]
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