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by Patricia Taylor - 2007-06-07
There are hundreds of work at home businesses that can be started for less than $1000. Not all are created equal. Starting a home based business is similar to going to school. Four years of school cos...
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by Patricia Taylor - 2007-04-05
When do-it-yourself home decorators start their projects they think of fabrics and paint colors, furniture and flooring, texture and lighting. They head to a home decorating store and look at carpet ...
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by Patricia Taylor - 2007-03-30
Windows play an important place in a family's health and well-being. They are the eyes to the world. Windows let the sun's light in, warm and light the home, and expand the living space. Window tre...
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by Patricia Taylor - 2007-03-30
Home decorating the kitchen, bathroom, and laundry-room all start with the appliances. However, with so many new, energy efficient, and ecologically friendly products coming out in the near future, on...
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by Patricia Taylor - 2007-03-15
Improving the value of a home is easy, and sometimes cheap. The most important thing you need to understand is where the home's value is located.The kitchen is the heart of the home. Just watch a few...
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by Patricia Taylor - 2007-02-25
Successful home decorating is a balance between a room's visual appeal and its function. Next to the kitchen and laundry room, the den is the most functional room in the house. Homeowners use the den ...
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by Patricia Taylor - 2007-02-25
Redecorating a home or room starts inspiration. The web has a million of places where homeowners can find inspiration, advice, and tips on how to decorate their home.Websites like www.getdecorating.co...
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by Patricia Taylor - 2007-02-25
Traditionally, tile has been used in bathrooms and kitchens. Different tiles are used for backsplashes, counters, tub enclosures and floors. However, tile is now coming into its own. Home decorators a...
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by Patricia Taylor - 2007-02-25
Traditionally, consumers follow three decorate primary decorating approaches: country, casual/contemporary and traditional. The population is divided almost evenly at 30 per cent following each trend....
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by Patricia Taylor - 2007-02-12
In the past people decorated their home and it remained static for years, until it was time to repaint and buy more linen. Now, homeowners are leaving behind the old ideas of home decorating and creat...
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by Patricia Taylor - 2007-02-12
Most home decorators are unaware of the differences between kid's rugs and carpet made for the rest of the home. Choosing a versatile, resistant rug for a children's room will extend the life of the ...
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by Patricia Taylor - 2007-02-12
Many homeowners are toying with the idea of decorating their home in the Feng Shui style. They have basic misconceptions of the true Feng Shui style based on companies that were selling books, or a pa...
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by Patricia Taylor - 2007-02-11
This year is one of the most exciting years the home decorating industry has seen in a long time. Wall papers are inspired by hand painted silk, and embroidered silk, Chinese wallpaper panels. While ...
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by Patricia Taylor - 2007-02-11
Another year has gone. The industry trade shows are over, and the home improvement shows are starting. Every new year introduces new design trends, and 2007 is no different.This year has truly introdu...
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by Patricia Taylor - 2007-02-11
One often overlooked aspect of Feng Shui is how intangible, invisible, energy can effect a home's environment and the occupant's emotional state and health. While the whole concept of this may appear ...
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by Patricia Taylor - 2007-02-11
Decorating with light is difficult. Light reflects and refracts in different rooms. It behaves differently in a room of wood and glass than it does in a room with fabrics and artwork. This is why a c...
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by Patricia Taylor - 2007-02-09
The elegance and sophistication of the past was achieved by blending textures and fabrics. The home decorating industry strayed away from this as homeowners demanded furniture and decorating ideas th...
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by Patricia Taylor - 2007-01-04
As our population is growing older many of us are faced with some serious care giving responsibilities.A very common challenge is caring for an elderly or disabled family member who struggles to get a...
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by Patricia Taylor - 2007-01-03
If you are lucky enough to have a home with a fireplace you know how it quickly becomes the welcoming gathering place for the family on chilly evenings. But don't take your old fireplace for granted....
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by Patricia Taylor - 2006-12-27
There are two ways a you can get a carpet buying education:1. After you have made your purchase.2. Before you make your purchase. Your first choice is to just walk into a carpet store, look at a few s...
