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Playrooms are ideal spaces for encouraging children's creativity, providing them with the stimulation they crave and helping them create a connection with others. The great news is that you don't have to build an addition onto the house or set aside your family vacation fund to create a great playroom....

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Bathrooms traditionally have been bathed in stark white or an unflattering color such as pink or yellow. No longer one of the more neglected rooms in the house in terms of design and decoration, today's bathroom is taking on brighter colors and becoming a more stylish space. Some bathroom color trends reflect those that are currently popular for living rooms and bedrooms, like a blue and brown combination. Other color schemes for the bathroom remain classic, like an all-white...

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During unsettling economic times, people tend to get 'back to basics' by cocooning more with their families, avoiding high-ticket expenditures and looking for ways to repurpose and re-use existing items. Next year's home decorating trends clearly reflect this comfort-focused and cost-conscious mentality by emphasizing soothing color palettes, natural materials, environmentally friendly products, and 'old made new again' furnishings, wall murals and textiles.

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When selling your house, there is a lot you can do with decorating to make it more appealing to potential buyers. Of course, you should start by giving the house a good cleaning, and minimize clutter wherever possible. This alone will make a house much more appealing to buyers, although it might be more difficult if you are still living in the house....

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Economists predict the worst of the recession is over, but the housing market still has a way to go to complete recovery. It pays to think positively and improve your home, both to boost its value as the market recovers, and to enhance its livability for your family now....

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No matter what part of the country you live in, the fall and winter months can be downright abusive on your home. From frozen Minnesotans dropping heaps of water-logged clothing on the floor after digging out of five feet of snow, to tanned Floridians grinding gritty sand into their carpeting, every home takes a beating in the winter....

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One of the most difficult parts of redecorating involves choosing the right colors, and although it sounds simple it can be very trying. With literally hundreds of colors to choose from when visiting the local home improvement store, the choice becomes even more challenging. Paint colors that look fantastic on a very small sample can take on an entirely new look when covering walls. However, choosing the right indoor hues...

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At first thought, winter might not conjure up words like spicy, bold or sunny. It should, though, at least when it comes to the inside of your home. While it might be gray and dreary outside, infusing color into interior decor is one of the quickest ways to create a cozy, inviting living area. And winter is the ideal time to do it...

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Have you ever walked into your kitchen and felt something was missing? More than likely, you feel this way because something is missing. Often, this is because the look of the kitchen is a little old. It needs to be spiffed up and made to look unique once again. The best way to do this would be to remodel it. But, wouldn't that cost a lot of money? Honestly, it could cost a lot of money but you need not feel that you must spend a great deal on it. There are a variety of ways that the kitchen could be effectively remodeled on a minuscule budget...

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Home improvement projects in this economy are all about getting the most bang for your buck. If you had planned a complete overhaul of your entire house and are not looking at a different financial situation, don’t despair. You can still get great home improvement results without breaking the bank. You just need to think about things in...

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Parents and children rarely have the same decorating tastes when the time comes to redo a child's room. But don't worry - with a few tricks, you can create a stylish bedroom that is fun and functional for your child.
Your child's bedroom is the one room in the house they call their own,' says Jeff Nokkeo, academic director for Interior Design at The Art Institute of California - San Francisco. 'Allowing..

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Whether you are thinking about selling your home or planning to stay put a few more years, some simple updates with an eye on detail can make a big impact both visually and financially.
As a seller, you want to get the most money for your home as quickly as possible. You only get one chance to make a first impression, so be sure it's a good one both inside and out. For those staying put...

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Cottage style homes are typically characterized by limited but functional space and a serene, comfortable décor reminiscent of days past. Renovating in this style does not limit your options strictly, but rather it allows for you to inject your own style and preferences while maintaining a chic, cohesive theme in the room...

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Summer is in full swing, and the guests are lining up for weekend brunches, pool parties, backyard barbecues and sophisticated dinners. If you're feeling the urge to spruce up your home for summer entertaining, you can make a big impact on a modest budget with some simple steps.You can refresh your home's look by investing in four easy areas -- floors, walls, lighting and accents. Whether it's just getting your carpets cleaned or adding a striking area rug, switching out tired table lamps or adding a fresh coat of paint, it's easy to...

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From Memorial Day to October is the busiest painting time of the year. Homeowners, apartment dwellers and condo renters get the itch to renovate and repaint while the weather is still pleasant. Especially popular are those rooms where people tend to spend the most time: the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom.

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Easily distinguishable from their contemporary counterparts, most older homes hold a notable grace and provenance. They have a look so inspiring that many of today's home owners are attempting to capture this essence of the Old World when building new or remodeling their current home. The 'latest revivals' trend seamlessly blends history with modern conveniences.

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It doesn't really matter what car you use as you go back and forth to your office. What is more important is that you take care of it and keep it in a well-built garage after a long and hectic day. The garage will serve its purpose of protecting the car from the harmful weather elements like the sizzling rays of the summer sun, the cold dampness of fall and the nippy air of winter season. It can also be a shield from the onslaught of snowflakes....

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The kitchen has long been considered the heart of the home. It is the nerve center where most family gatherings occur. It is where family members talk about their daily lives, exchange stories, and generally bond while eating delicious food cooked in the very same room. Given this important role of the kitchen, it is therefore not a surprise that most homeowners want to establish a cheerful, friendly, and inviting atmosphere in this room...

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Home improvement is a very widespread field, with many ideas from which to choose. During the summertime, countless people think about remodeling their homes, making improvements to certain rooms of the house, but are often not sure which improvements to do. Low-cost home improvements that not only improve your home's appearance, but also help you save money in the long run, are the hottest plans currently. I'm writing this to list these ideas and hopefully, help spark your imagination. These are the top 5 home improvement ideas for 2009:

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Americans love their pets and there are certainly lots of them to love. Sixty three percent of U.S. households own a pet and the most popular animals -- dogs and cats -- make up 82 percent of all pets, according to the American Pet Products Association.With all those furry friends, it's no surprise that pet-friendly design is one of the fastest growing interior decorating trends. From high-end home items to the basics, decorating is literally going to the dogs...

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