2,189 articles on "home_improvement"

Fountains of Refreshment

Fountains of Refreshment by: Debbie Rodgers When hot, sticky days hit, try to use all your senses to keep cool. Sight and sound have amazing psychological effects, even when the thermometer soars. One of the most cooling and relaxing sounds I kn...

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Washing Window Tricks

ing Window Tricks by: Valerie Garner Have you ever wondered how those professional window washers move so fast with the squeegee, and how the windows turn out perfect? Well, there really are some tricks to it that are simple to learn, and once y...

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Starting a Shade Garden

Starting a Shade Garden The shade garden can be exploding with color and texture. No matter how much shade is in your landscape, the right flowers, plants, bushes and bulbs will grow in this area when given a chance. As there are various types of sh...

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How to protect stone floors from staining

We are working almost daily with stain removal from natural stone surfaces. In fact I would say that in some instances we visit the same house more than 3 times in as many months.Stains in stone are something that should be left to the professional. ...

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Wall Mounted Ironing Center Saves Time and Space

Old fashioned ironing boards are clumsy, they can be a real struggle to pull out of the closet and set up then dismantle and stow again, and for anyone living in a small apartment or studio, they take up way too much space.Now there’s an alternativ...

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Bathroom Interior Design

Bathroom Interior Design by: Allan Wilson Any advice or guide on the interior design of a bathroom should be based around one simple concept: keep it simple. Rooms inside of a home should have functional aspects, and if one room is designed for ...

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Types Of Bedsteads

Types Of Bedsteads by: Allan Wilson Selection of bedstead is also an important thing as selection of bed mattress. The frame, which provides support to bed, is called bedstead. In a stylish bed room bed plays an important role. Various criteriaâ...

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Designer Rugs

Designer Rugs by: John Jones Subtly changing the look of your home is as easy as decorating with rugs. Fortunately, rugs are an easy way to update the look of your home without taking away from current colors or designs, and often times rugs are...

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Why Giving Unusual Gifts Is So Much More Worthwhile

When Christmas or a birthday, or any occasion of note, eventually comes around, it's tradition to buy a present to mark it. The problem arises when good gift ideas are thin on the ground - a book was given last year, a watch is cliched, socks sm...

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Replace Those Drafty Windows Before Winter

Summer is ending, and it is time to close your windows to help keep your house warm. Unfortunately, many people have windows that allow drafts to enter. You may not even be aware of it. A drafty window can prevent your house from being as warm as you...

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