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Home Improvement: Using Salvaged Lumber
Aug 12th
As times change, so do notions of what constitutes a green product for home improvement. Once upon a time, harvesting wood was considered unsustainable, but now the tide has turned. More and more, we look at carpet as the greater of two evils thanks to the dust and germs that can build up within its fibers.
While my personal preference for hardwood might have prevailed in the long-term, our decision to rip out our upstairs carpet right away was triggered by an asthma attack I endured during one of my first nights in our new house. We knew that we had More >
Bathroom interior decorating ideas
Jun 2nd
When it comes to decorating your bathroom people are perplexed owing to their miniscule size. If you are interested in creating the perfect bathroom home décor then emulating bathroom interior decorating ideas with personal touches create a beautiful home environment.
The good news is that one can accomplish inexpensive bathroom decorating without heavy renovation. One can try the bathroom decorating ideas mentioned in this context to completely modernize the bathroom into a haven of peace and tranquility. Decorating your bathroom can begin with bathroom wall decoration through wall painting or through the installation of brilliantly designed wall lamination.
Bathroom can be decorated More >
Top kitchen and bath trends-2010
May 7th
To compile the findings and determine the latest kitchen and bath trends, the organization surveyed those members who designed a kitchen or bathroom during the last quarter of 2009. According to NKBA, the top 10 trends for 2010 are:
1. Shaker style kitchen design 2. Maple and alder cabinetry finishes 3. Quartz countertops 4. Pull-down/pull-out kitchen faucets 5. Polished chrome finishes 6. Under-counter refrigerator drawers 7. Dishwasher drawers for small loads 8. Marble vanity tops 9. Integrated sink tops, drop-in sinks, vessel sinks and pedestal sinks 10. Bronze and stainless steel finishes
In the kitchen Making a big statement throughout the kitchen More >
Ventilation: let ur house breath
Apr 6th
To reduce indoor pollution from insulation, plywood glues, gas stoves and oil-fired furnaces in a highly insulated house, it’s a good idea to ventilate the home during the day or install a heat exchanger. A heat exchanger will transfer the heat from the warm indoor air you are exhausting to the cold fresh air you are bringing in. It’s more energy efficient than opening a window. To provide appropriate ventilation in a house with a gable roof, install louvers in both ends of the roof, letting attic heat escape in the summer and moisture out in the winter. Most people make louvers More >
Bathroom Renovations
Mar 23rd
No matter what you might think, or what someone might have told you, renovations of any type aren’t easy, and when you start even thinking of bathroom renovations you can be assured that you’re letting yourself in for one big headache. However, don’t let that put you off. If you’ve got the renovation bug in you, then go for it. Besides, when you’re in the renovating mood, trying to redecorate your bathroom just won’t work.
You can try to spruce it up with new drapes and maybe a new rug. Perhaps even a new set of toothbrush holder and soap dish, More >