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10 Christmas Decorating Tips

Putting up outdoor Christmas lights is the beginning of the Christmas decorating season. Start in November when the weather is not so cold and snowy. Read full article »
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Get Rid of Home Clutter

Our interior spaces that surround us reflect who we are, where we’ve been, and who’s gifted us with something special. We’re so inundated with the need for the new, the latest and best. In our Western society we surround ourselves with as much as possible; equating a minimal interior to lacking in substance. As we rush out to find such newer treasures, we are left with decor and household items collecting dust. Read full article »
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Preparing Your Home for Holiday Entertaining

With the holidays quickly approaching, many people are already feeling the crunch of the season. Many families prepare for the holidays several months in advance in order to plan the perfect event or even just to maintain their favorite family traditions. This year, hosts can go above and beyond typical holiday decorations and create a beautiful scene inside their home. Read full article »
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Tips for a New Home or Condo

Congratulations! You’ve found the perfect home or condo to purchase and you’re just finalizing the purchase agreement. From this point on, important design and decorating considerations have to be made. Here are some that you may not have thought of ... Read full article »
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DIY or Not – Do I need to hire a Designer or Decorator?

You may think that people today have more access to information and can do a lot more by themselves. But the fact is that much more money ends up being spent when do-it-yourselfers decide to tackle unfamiliar fields of knowledge with little or no experience. In terms of Design & Décor, it could mean failing to achieve the desired look on time and on budget. Homeowners often end up hiring a Designer later on to fix the problems they created by not seeking professional help in the first place. Read full article »
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HGTV U.S. Dream Home Contest

by Susan
06/01/2009

Sigh, what would I do if I could build my dream home? Unfortunately, although of legal age, I am not a resident of the US - two restrictions on eligibility for HGTV’s Dream Home Contest. The prize in question being a somewhat splendiferous house in Sonoma, California. If you are an American adult however, you can [...] Read the whole blog entry »

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Basement Sub Floor
I have collected a number of I Beams that I would like to turn on their side and use as a base for my sub-floor in the basement. I would lay down the beams so that there would be a space the same width as the beams between each beam laid down. I would then put a 5/8ths tongue and groove osb board on top. My Question is should I put a plastic barrier down first or don't worry about it? Also, I was going to use a PL 400 glue to secure the beams to the cement. My basement has never leaked water and was built in 1998. What is the best way to prepare the I beams and secure them to the floor? Read the answer »

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