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Thursday, January 08, 2009
 

Home Improvement

Green-Friendly Replacement Windows: Don't Hate Them Because They're Beautiful

If your windows seem more like the "Before" than the "After" on a TV home make-over show, then it's time for a new look. You don't have to sacrifice the appearance of your home to save the environment. Nor must you choose between a home that's beautiful and a home that's warm in winter or cool in summer. This guide to replacement windows will help you find a sustainable style for your windows that's pretty and smart.

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Come in Out of the Dark This Winter

Ever feel uncomfortable entering a dark, empty house? Chances are you have, whether in the pit of your stomach or somewhere in the back of your mind. So then why is it that you don't feel uncomfortable when entering a well lit home?

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Wood Works for Kitchen Cabinets

When it comes to creating a kitchen cabinetry look that is all your own, few materials can compete with wood. This is one material that will never go out of style. Wood offers a rich, classic appeal through a variety of beautiful species. It's easy to create the look and feel you desire with wood.

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Peace and Quiet ... in the Bathroom!

If the trend in upgrading the bathroom to a bigger more tranquil area continues, it won’t be long before high-end bathrooms replace formal dining rooms. Options abound for the bath including steam saunas, air bath therapy, tubs with lighting and fragrances and sinks and toilets at every price level.

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How to Add a Touch of Warmth to Every Home: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3

It seams that as we spend more and more time in our homes we are always looking to make our quality of life better. We are constantly seeking new ideas that embody both form and function.

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How to Install Wide Plank Wood Floors over Concrete

Wood over concrete? Yes, it can be done! For the longest time, homeowners were warned that wide plank wood floors installed over concrete would result in moisture problems. But that's not so anymore.

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Finding the Real 'Hue'

Although walls can’t talk, the colors you choose for a room say quite a bit about the space and how it feels to your family and friends. Color can enhance creativity, provide a feeling of warmth and coziness, or create a sense of relaxation.

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Holiday Gift Ideas for the Handyperson

Is there someone on your holiday list who thrives on home improvement projects? Chances are, your favorite handyperson is always eager for a new tool.

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Spring Cleaning, Backyard Style

Now that the wintry weather is gone and the colorful blooms are back, it’s time to think about spring cleaning. But while you’re washing windows, scrubbing walls and dusting corners inside the house, don’t forget about rolling up those sleeves and giving the outside a once-over, too.

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Spruce Up Your Home for Spring with Glass

Before you know it, another change of season will be upon us. Temperatures will start climbing, the snow will melt, trees will get new leaves, and people everywhere will feel a growing urge to redecorate.

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