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Sprucing Up Your Bed & Breakfast

Many owners of bed & breakfast locations want to make some changes but they don't have too much money to put into the projects. That doesn't have to stop you from really getting a great look that you want though. All it takes is some shopping around, some basic ideas, and the willingness t

How to Extend a Tie Rack

Without tie racks, a man's collection of ties could be a jumbled mess. Common tie racks consist of a horizontal board mounted to the wall with two rows of alternating pegs from which the ties are hung. If you find that you received a few too many ties for Father's Day this year and your tie rack is

Have a Plan When Choosing Drapes

So, you have a room to redecorate.The carpet is fine, the furniture will do and the wall hangings are just what you want.Something needs to be done with the paint andthe drapes though.

How to Cut Paint With Water

Cutting paint with water is not always a good idea. Some paints are oil-based; cutting an oil-based paint with water will only make the water settle in a layer on top of the paint. Latex paint is water-based, so it's easy to cut with water. To cut the latex paint with water, you simply need to add w

How to Extend Curtain Poles

Curtains enhance the overall look and feel of a room, and can change it from drab to fab. Although some curtain poles come in standard sizes, many are easily adjustable to accommodate many widths of windows and your own preferences. For example, telescoping curtain rods, which move in and out, come

How to View Paint Colors in My Home

Choosing a new color for a room can be a daunting experience. Colors each have their own personalities and qualities, but when combined, they take on different characteristics. Lighting is another element that can completely change the look of a color by adding either bluish or yellow tints. Follow

Ideas for Redecorating Wood Paneled Walls

Wood paneling can create a dark feeling in a room.Full House Images/Digital Vision/Getty ImagesIn many older homes dated wood paneling creates a dark, cave-like feeling. When you want to brighten your home, examine ways that you can cover the paneling without going to the trouble and...

How to Find Ideas on Repainting & Redecorating My House

Finding ideas for repainting and redecorating your home can be overwhelming. If budget is no object, the best place to start is by hiring a professional designer who can make suggestions based on your taste and budget. But if you aren't ready to commit that kind of money, you can start by looking at

Create a Cozy Atmosphere at Home

When it is pelting rain and the wind is hurtling around your house, whistling at the windowpanes, nothing sounds better than a crackling fire in your fireplace and a warm rug to warm your feet in. Having a cozy, comforting space in our home can not only be aesthetically pleasant but can give us a se

The Advantages of LED Lighting

LED (short for Light-emitting diode) lighting is one of the highest-quality types of lighting available today. With so many different shapes, sizes, styles, colors, levels of brightness and patterns, LED lighting offers a great choice ...

Breuer Chairs

The Breuer Chair is named after Marcel Breuer, architect and furniture designer. He was born in Hungary and studied at Bauhaus and eventually became their faculty member.

Choosing Decorative Rugs In Large Sizes For Your Home

The look and feel of a large decorative rug can be added to any room for comfort and a great look. Because there are so many types of rugs available these days you should have no trouble matching your existing home decor. You will see from the information below different ways to add to the charm of

Versatile Kitchen Table and Chair Sets For Your Home

For centuries now, homeowners, from those in tiny apartments to expansive castles in the countryside, have had to figure out how to scale their kitchen and chair sets to address their many needs. One day it may just be a cozy dinner for two, the next, a holiday party for 8, 10 or even 12.

Advantages of Metal Halide Lamps

Metal halide lamps have many advantages over fluorescent and incandescent lights.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty ImagesWhen lighting an area, it can be difficult to know which type of bulb to use. Each kind of light bulb has its own purposes. It's important to consider factors like...

Electric Chainsaw - Just Some Thing Valuable

An individual who's into carpentry or logging could really relate with me when I say that manual sawing numbs the arm. Sometimes, the numbing gets too difficult that it's such a hassle to move around. ...

Fireplace Screens - The Romantic Home Decor

If you wish to get some stylish home decor, you must consider fireplace screens. They are one of the most innovative and chic decors which will truly enliven your entire interior with their wonderful designs and styles. Countless people buy them everyday to perfect their homes with their elegant and

Stylise Your Home With Wonderful Home Decor Items

Decoration of the interior part of any house is essential and important. The interior design speaks the true nature of the house. Decorate your house properly with items such as wall photo frames and clocks to give your house a stunning visual.