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Using Your Budget Wisely

When decorating or remodeling every dollar counts. In order to get a high end look with limited budget, you have to decide what counts and what is less important; you must prioritize your wish list. Establishing a wish list is a good start. << MORE >>

Summer and Painting Seem to Go Hand in Hand

Whether it is inside or outside, there are many store sales for paint, and people seem to be taking advantage of them. Naturally, I favor painting as it is a most practical and necessary endeavor; but I think I will wait until the 100 degree temperatures move down the thermometer a number of degrees.<< MORE >>

Room Dividers

Large and oversized rooms can be as daunting as small rooms when it comes to decorating and making the best use of space. While it does not seem to make sense, it is often the case when I try to help clients with their "problem rooms". << MORE >>

A Flooring Solution: Carpet Tiles

There are flooring solutions for every situation; you just need the information.  Many homes and businesses are built on concrete slabs, and may have specific flooring limitations. but what is not obvious to everyone, is that there is often a great deal of moisture in the ground, and it differs greatly over a short distance. In other words where there is more dense population of homes or businesses the hydrostatic water pressure is ...

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Add a Splash of Color with Rugs

Outdoor rooms are about to get a boost of color as we move outside to enjoy the summer season. Now is the time to get your outside rooms in order, and a great time to add some color.<< MORE >>

Extra Seating and Sleeping Space

Finding extra seating or sleeping space is a challenge for most homeowners. Kids' bedrooms are unlikely places for guests and even the occasional slumber party with space being at a premium.<< MORE >>

New Uses for Granny's Tea Cart

There may still be a few attics left untouched for decades, housing treasures from the past. One of the most useful items from past centuries is the tea cart. These carts were once used for formal teas, holding the delights of dainty sandwiches and pretty desserts along with the afternoon pick-me-up pot of tea, served in delicate bone china cups. << MORE >>

Make Space for Living in Your Home

Rooms are more than just spaces to fill with our stuff; they need to be functional as well as interesting and attractive. Remove one of these components, and you have lost something important. << MORE >>

Spruce Up Your Front and Back Doors

After winter there are always lots of clean up tasks around the house. It is time to take a close look at the door you use every day to come and go from your home. It is easy to overlook when you use it as often as you do, so now is a good time to "pretend" you have company coming and take a serious look at that very serviceable door to your home. If you have been considering a new door, what better time is there than spring to replace it and give your home a face lift<< MORE >>

Spring Cleaning and Decor

With Spring arriving this weekend, thoughts turn to refreshing, renewal and new beginnings. How can you maximize this feeling in your home where you spend so much time? One of the best ways to achieve this feeling is with the little things, sometimes the unseen things in your life. In the home, for this exercise, consider the pantry. How many of us have an untidy pantry? If it is unorganized, it's difficult to prepare daily meals for the family<< MORE >>

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