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Thursday, January 08, 2009
 

Home Improvement

The Beauty of this Floor Isn’t Only Skin-Deep

A lot of floors look good – but as your mother always told you, looks aren’t everything. A floor should also be comfortable to walk and sit on, easy to care for, simple to install and durable. In short, it should appeal to all your senses.

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Junk Drawer Warriors: Multi-Purpose Products for Household Emergencies

Americans today have lots of stuff. Yet finding a place to store all their stuff is always a challenge. For that reason it seems that a “catch all” or “junk” drawer is as common in kitchens today as a faucet and sink. Housing everything from caulks to coupons, this kitchen stash is a homeowner’s refuge for storing those necessary items for maintenance and mishaps.

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Make a Design Statement with Table Lamps

Upgrading lighting is one of the easiest ways to instantly update your home decor. And the most effortless way to change your lighting is by using table lamps. All you need to do is put a plug in an outlet and, voila, instant ambiance.

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Body and Soul: Hot Tub Trends

There’s no time like the present for a soothing soak in a hot tub. Really, who isn’t stressed these days?

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Decks and Balances

Spring isn't the only thing that's sprung. That's because more and more composite decks are popping up in backyards across the country.

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Parents Use Home Security Systems to Keep Kids in, Bad Guys Out

If your child ever comes home - or leaves - an empty house, he's not alone. Millions of other American children do the same thing every day. Yet many of these children don't fit the stereotypical description of a "latchkey kid" - a child in a single-parent household whose custodial parent is still at work when the school day ends.

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Custom Doors Add Instant Curb Appeal

The next time you drive through an upscale neighborhood in your community, take a good look at the front door of the homes that catch your eye. Chances are quite strong that they will all have beautiful doorways that seamlessly integrate with the architecture of the home.

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How to Fully Utilize the Storage Space in Your Garage

If you’re like most people, your garage is mess. Garden tools are stacked in one corner; there’s a pile of paint cans in another; the kids’ bikes are parked in front of the cars; and your work bench -- well it’s under those boxes -- you think.

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Outdoor Lighting Provides Safety, Security and Style

Outdoor lighting products can be used for a variety of reasons. They help accentuate gardens, fountains and landscaping so you can enjoy the beauty of your outdoor living space. In addition, many studies have shown that a well-lit house will deter criminals. Plus, a lit pathway can help show the way through the yard and keep you from trampling your garden or from tripping and falling.

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Transform Your Space with Decorative Lighting

Now that fall is here, a lot of people are considering home improvement projects, but you don’t have to tear down walls or rearrange the furniture to make a statement. In most cases, reworking the lighting is all it will take to transform a room from “drab” to “fab.”

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