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March 2010

Large Mirrors Add To The Focal Point, as well as Accent The Room

March 30, 2010

Whether the desire is to add to the focal point of a room or to accent a specific wall large mirrors hung strategically can add to the rooms decor and make the room seem much more spacious than it really is. Mirrors are great at providing illusion. For instance the illusion of spaciousness, [...]

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Which Is Better The Outdoor Sconce Or Outdoor Chandeliers

March 30, 2010

Having trouble choosing which type of outdoor light fixtures to install? Have your choices narrowed down to outdoor sconces and outdoor chandeliers but are stuck between the two? If this sounds anything like your situation the your are in luck because today we are going to be discussing which is better the outdoor sconce or [...]

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Sash Window Locks – Frequently Asked Questions

March 30, 2010

Many homeowners have old timber sash widows installed in their homes and they are very attached to them.  Unfortunately, in these present times, these windows possibly are not as secure as they could be.  In this article we will look at the most frequently asked questions asked by such homeowners regarding the possibility of improving [...]

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Benefits of Adding a Steel Garage to Your Home

March 29, 2010

The same reasons apply to building a steel garage that apply to building a large storage facility or factory. The big guys look at the economics of things and the feasibility and decide whole heartedly that constructing out of steel is the ay to go. Why would building a personal use building be [...]

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Wet Room Shower – Great Things

March 29, 2010

There are many great things about having a wet room shower in your home. Perhaps, this is one of the reasons why we’ve seen a growing popularity trend in recent years of homeowners having them installed in their house. We want to discuss some of the reasons why having a wet room shower in your [...]

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The Drawbacks of Wall Hung Toilets

March 28, 2010

Wall hung toilets are the design preferred for private homes in most European countries. In the US, traditionally, they have only been common in public bathrooms. However, some predict that this will change, and wall hung toilets will become a popular design for private bathrooms as well. The benefits touted are mostly aesthetic ones. But [...]

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Creating a Nature Inspired Bathroom

March 26, 2010

There is an increasing vogue at the moment for creating a bathroom that has a natural, earthy look which gives a sensation of calm and relaxation. It is natural, in our busy working lives to have an oasis that we can retreat to that reminds us of nature. Nowhere is this more appropriate than in [...]

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Get Creative With a Custom Lampshade

March 25, 2010

When we are looking at purchasing a lamp we tend to look at the lamp itself and not the lamp shade. The result of this is that we often end up with getting just a standard white lamp shade.  How boring! However, if you are clever and handy, you can transform that standard white lampshade [...]

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Crystal Chandelier Lighting for the Modern Home

March 24, 2010

When people think about a chandelier, what usually comes to mind are the massive chandeliers hanging in historic mansions like the White House or in palatial ballrooms. These are enormous contraptions that are dripping with crystals and glittering with light; symbols of wealth and status and for the most part a bygone era. Nowadays everything [...]

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Those Old Time Quilting Frames

March 24, 2010

The heritage of quilting reaches back far enough to appreciate the value of the old time quilt frame.  The revolution of this art form now includes using the machine that stretches the quilt while implementing the stitch pattern.  Although this is a convenient way to get the job done, it seems to take away from [...]

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