3 Secrets To Luxuriously Looking Drapes

5 Easy Home Improvement Projects for Less Than 500
Written by: Julie Lohmeier | Distributed: 2008-04-02 | Word Count: 433 | Page Views: 519 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 3.00
It is possible to update a room and even remodel it without taking out a loan or raiding your savings. Here are five easy projects you can do yourself on the cheap for $500 or less.

4 Tips for Getting the Best Bids for a Remodeling Job
Written by: Julie Lohmeier | Distributed: 2007-10-11 | Word Count: 353 | Page Views: 853 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.57
The slump in housing starts and sales has flooded the news reports in the last month or so. While this may not be the best time to sell a home, it's a great time to buy and an excellent time to remodel. Get your house ready for the turnaround - it will come - and save money. How? Contractors are slow. That means they're more willing to negotiate and offer better pricing than when they have so many jobs that they're turning them away.

6 Secrets To Cottage Style Decorating
Written by: Julie Lohmeier | Distributed: 2007-07-17 | Word Count: 474 | Page Views: 1078 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.13
Cottage style decorating is a popular style right now. Just look at any home decorating magazine on the shelf – all will talk about it, some exclusively cover it. It so common, familiar, and reminiscent of vacations of your childhood past, you may not even realize that it's a decorating style of its own.

5 Easy Ways To Decorate With Sheets
Written by: Julie Lohmeier | Distributed: 2007-06-29 | Word Count: 1270 | Page Views: 741 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.13
Want a custom, coordinated look that is inexpensive? Use bedsheets. Yep, the same sheets you cuddle under at night can turn a bedroom from boring to stunning. A designer look at Walmart prices.

Finding Decorating Treasures At Garage Sales
Written by: Julie Lohmeier | Distributed: 2007-06-01 | Word Count: 314 | Page Views: 2849 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.38
As they say, one woman's junk is another's treasure. If you'd like to add interesting pieces to your home that are old, have a history and story, and also fit some the latest trends in decorating, go to garage sales.

9 Ways To Make A Small Bath Look Bigger
Written by: Julie Lohmeier | Distributed: 2007-04-27 | Word Count: 281 | Page Views: 1134 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.86
A small bath - it's a common problem. It may be a bath in an old house, an added powder room, or even a bath tucked under stairs. But how can you make a tiny space look bigger than it actually is?

How to Make An Easy, Quick Valance
Written by: Julie Lohmeier | Distributed: 2007-04-16 | Word Count: 442 | Page Views: 1115 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.50
If you can sew a straight line, you can create this valance in just an hour.

7 Extraordinary Ceiling Treatments
Written by: Julie Lohmeier | Distributed: 2006-11-28 | Word Count: 79 | Page Views: 4344 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 2.15
In a recent post, I mentioned how ceilings are no longer simply plain white. They're painted; they're designed; they're the focal point of a room.

13 Easy and Inexpensive Fall Decorating Ideas
Written by: Julie Lohmeier | Distributed: 2006-09-26 | Word Count: 567 | Page Views: 1324 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.33
Autumn provides a bounty of decorating ideas. No need to decorate for fall with cheap, plastic, fake items when the real thing is inexpensive, more tasteful, and easily creates a beautiful fall ambiance in your home. Here are 13 ideas that you can easily do.

How to Create an Easy, No-Sew Valance in Just 15 Minutes
Written by: Julie Lohmeier | Distributed: 2006-09-14 | Word Count: 245 | Page Views: 5455 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 1.77
Here's an easy way to create a beautiful, elegant valance with no sewing in only 15 minutes. See an example here:

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How To Restore Old Wood Furniture
Written by: Alycia Hartzell | Distributed: 2010-02-02 | Word Count: 989 | Page Views: 75 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00
Restoring an old piece of wooden furniture can be an involved and tedious process, so it is important to determine what kind of work is truly necessary before you begin. An inexperienced do-it-yourselfer may look at a blemished piece of furniture and assume that it needs to be refinished, when in fact a touch-up may be just as effective (and a whole lot less time-consuming). In many cases, a thorough cleaning and waxing may be all it takes to turn that dull, worn-out table into a rich and lustrous centerpiece once more! Read this article to learn more....

Your Own Home Flower Garden
Written by: Luann Hays | Distributed: 2010-01-26 | Word Count: 1019 | Page Views: 101 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.50
A garden is one place where we feel we are one with nature, and can enjoy the small pleasures of life. But without a few container plants and lots of flowers, a home garden is not complete. Before you choose the plants that you will grow in your home garden, walk around the neighborhood, and take note of what kinds of plants are already growing. This will give you an idea of what grows well, and how it will look in your own garden.

The Dress Code - Five Steps to a Greener Wardrobe
Written by: Janet Davis | Distributed: 2010-01-21 | Word Count: 882 | Page Views: 90 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 4.00
We care about our planet, and want to leave it as good as we found it for our children and for everyone. The wonderful thing about this is that there are countless ways to live green. Consider the budding green and organic clothing movement. Clothes are often made from plant materials like cotton, and these can be grown under organic conditions just like food products. With that in mind, here are five ways you can start dressing green.

Using Flowers to Decorate Your Home
Written by: Luann Hays | Distributed: 2010-01-19 | Word Count: 917 | Page Views: 88 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 5.00
Everyone wants their home to look at its best... You want it to have a relaxing, inspiring atmosphere that is unique to your own space. In this article, the author will review some of the innovative ways that you can use flowers as a focus of your home decoration projects...

Why Use Accessories in Your Garden
Written by: Luann Hays | Distributed: 2010-01-12 | Word Count: 985 | Page Views: 83 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 3.33
Adding accessories to your landscape has many benefits. A well placed statue can add a bit of extra charm to an open space, or a whimsical ornament can lighten up a shadowy area. Without using accessories, the landscape may be missing that vital ingredient to make it look and feel complete. It can turn an open barren space into someplace special, somewhere that you can relax and enjoy a good book, or even entertain guests.

Stainless Steel Library Ladders
Written by: Jay Wilson | Distributed: 2010-01-12 | Word Count: 481 | Page Views: 84 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 4.00
In many of our homes there is a space on a shelf or cabinet towards the ceiling that is typically not utilized and unattainable due to its height. Modern stainless library ladders are made specifically for this reason; to make these shelves useful and accessible, which gives you a variety of options as to what they can be used for.

Steel Shed Storage Options
Written by: Bob Fischer | Distributed: 2010-01-12 | Word Count: 495 | Page Views: 81 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00
Did you know that you can significantly increase your home's storage space by simply adding a shed in your yard? From steel to wood, many options are available. Sheds are available for the backyard area in all manner of colors, building materials, sizes, and price ranges. It is worthwhile to conduct a fair amount of shopping around before determining the best fit for you. Read this article to learn more...

The Uses and History of Interior Wood Columns
Written by: Timothy Revis | Distributed: 2010-01-12 | Word Count: 3616 | Page Views: 148 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 1.00
The history of Interior Wood Columns and their varied uses for today's architecture.

Planning A New Home Design
Written by: Annie Deakin | Distributed: 2010-01-12 | Word Count: 503 | Page Views: 138 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 4.50
If you are about to begin the exciting process of building a new home there are several items of home design that you should take into consideration. In this article, we will bring you up to speed on these items that should be considered...

Outdoor Storage - Steel Sheds
Written by: Bob Fischer | Distributed: 2010-01-08 | Word Count: 499 | Page Views: 73 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.00
Outdoor sheds have tons of uses and functions. Learn about how you can improve your storage and more.

Famous Waterfalls of the World
Written by: Elizabeth Jean | Distributed: 2007-04-02 | Word Count: 939 | Page Views: 7253 | Votes: 31 | Rating: 2.10
About 70% of the Earth's surface is permanently covered in water. Water shapes our coastlines and carves channels through countries and landscapes. Inevitably, water sometimes runs across a sudden drop in the level of the land, and a waterfall is born.

How to Create an Easy, No-Sew Valance in Just 15 Minutes
Written by: Julie Lohmeier | Distributed: 2006-09-14 | Word Count: 245 | Page Views: 5455 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 1.77
Here's an easy way to create a beautiful, elegant valance with no sewing in only 15 minutes. See an example here:

The Easy Elegance of Swags and Scarf Valances
Written by: Julie Lohmeier | Distributed: 2006-06-15 | Word Count: 261 | Page Views: 5448 | Votes: 18 | Rating: 1.22
The easiest drape to make and hang is a swag or scarf valance. It's easy to make, looks elegant, entails less cost and fuss than other drapery styles, and works in any room.

7 Extraordinary Ceiling Treatments
Written by: Julie Lohmeier | Distributed: 2006-11-28 | Word Count: 79 | Page Views: 4344 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 2.15
In a recent post, I mentioned how ceilings are no longer simply plain white. They're painted; they're designed; they're the focal point of a room.

7 Popular Decorating Colors
Written by: Julie Lohmeier | Distributed: 2006-07-18 | Word Count: 520 | Page Views: 3786 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 2.64
Picking the right color for a room can often be the most difficult decorating decision. The best way to find a color you like is to look at other homes, restaurants, and good old-fashioned paint chips. Here are some popular colors in decorating right now.

Zac Efron May Become As Popular As Marigolds
Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-05-25 | Word Count: 391 | Page Views: 3332 | Votes: 33 | Rating: 2.82
Zac Efron, costar of the Disney hit movie High School Musical, has become a very popular star among the teen set-almost as popular as his birth flower (Zac Efron was born October 18, 1987), the marigold, that blooms in nearly every American yard each summer.

Latest Trends in Home Building and Remodeling
Written by: Julie Lohmeier | Distributed: 2006-08-22 | Word Count: 696 | Page Views: 2951 | Votes: 19 | Rating: 3.26
In home building and remodeling, some trends are short-lived while others last a decade or longer. During recent home shows, the following new trends have emerged as others continue.

Finding Decorating Treasures At Garage Sales
Written by: Julie Lohmeier | Distributed: 2007-06-01 | Word Count: 314 | Page Views: 2849 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.38
As they say, one woman's junk is another's treasure. If you'd like to add interesting pieces to your home that are old, have a history and story, and also fit some the latest trends in decorating, go to garage sales.

Add Natural Lighting To Your Home
Written by: Emerson Lockwood | Distributed: 2006-12-28 | Word Count: 1110 | Page Views: 2727 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 2.64
The addition of simple natural light to a remodeling project can have a huge impact on your level of satisfaction. A well designed home that maximizes the use of natural lighting without compromising energy efficiency brings extra sunshine into your life.

Father of Fountain Design: Gian Bernini
Written by: Elizabeth Jean | Distributed: 2007-04-02 | Word Count: 876 | Page Views: 2675 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 2.17
For centuries, visitors to Rome have admired the architecture and art of this great European city. Its famous outdoor water fountains, piazzas, churches and cathedrals draw many thousands of visitors each year, as do its countless art galleries. No less an attraction is Vatican City, in the heart of Rome, and its principal building, the Basilica of St. Peter.

Which Flowers Match Britney Spears' Home Style?
Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-05-23 | Word Count: 504 | Page Views: 857 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 4.00
As she's grown up in the public eye, the world has watched pop-icon Britney Spears change her style over the years. She's gone from flirty pop teen to mother of two. As she's grown up, it's very likely her tastes in home décor have changed as well. According to the Society of American Florists, there are five main home decorating styles-and there are flowers to go with every one of them.

Don't Get Burned! The Hidden Costs of Kitchen Remodeling
Written by: Aaron J. Munk | Distributed: 2008-12-15 | Word Count: 831 | Page Views: 437 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.83
You’ve browsed all the magazines, planned and saved and calculated how much your kitchen remodeling ideas will cost. You’ve gotten estimates and bids, picked a contractor and now you are ready to get started. However, renovations are rarely without unexpected complications and these hidden costs might have you spending more than you thought.

Will Jennifer Aniston Ever Get A Red Iris On Her Birthday?
Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-05-22 | Word Count: 464 | Page Views: 943 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 3.80
The iris, birth flower for the month of February in which Jennifer Aniston was born, comes in almost every color you can imagine-white, yellow, blue, purple...but not true red. You may see them in colors very close to red, like wine or brick red, but you won't see one in real, stop sign red.

The Modern Soft Yellow Banana Evolved From The Cooking Banana As The Number One Fruit In The World
Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2007-05-02 | Word Count: 1431 | Page Views: 1589 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.75
The early Spanish explorers introduced banana plants into America from Spain as a hardcore, large cooking banana, known as a Plantain banana. The amazing yellow fresh eating banana, that we know today sold by supermarkets, resulted from a mutation from the hardcore tissues of the parent plantain banana plant, that was then growing in Jamaica.

Serve Up A Party Better Than Anna Kournikova Serves A Ball
Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-01-02 | Word Count: 449 | Page Views: 488 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.67
Anna Kournikova may be able to serve up a tennis ball, but can she throw a party that keeps people talking and waiting for the next one? Well, maybe, especially if she's adding special touches to her parties using flowers.

Decorating Tips: Best Placement for Rugs Under Furniture
Written by: AnnaRae Mills | Distributed: 2007-03-07 | Word Count: 681 | Page Views: 2128 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 3.64
Small rugs and accent rugs can usually be placed wherever they look good or fulfill a specific purpose, but larger rugs look best when basic guidelines for placement are followed. Since a larger rug often serves as an anchor for a furniture grouping or the main floor covering in a room, proper placement is essential for several reasons, including a balanced look.

Fall Lawn and Garden Pests
Written by: Ted Roberson | Distributed: 2006-11-16 | Word Count: 707 | Page Views: 682 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 3.60
With the cool weather of the fall season, most lawn and garden pests and diseases begin to dwindle away. Yet, there are a few lawn and garden pests that thrive off of the cool temperatures of the fall season.

Scented Flowers Make A Mariah Carey Style Comeback
Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-01-09 | Word Count: 370 | Page Views: 633 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 3.60
Singer Mariah Carey all but disappeared from the music scene only to return a bigger star than ever in late 2005. But, in terms of comebacks, fragrant flowers just may make an even bigger comeback

Decorating Christina Aguilera's House With Flowers
Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-01-03 | Word Count: 527 | Page Views: 619 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.57
Having recently married, Christina Aguilera, like many newlyweds, is probably working on setting up and decorating her house to make it more of a home. Flowers are an excellent way to brighten up any room in the house, and new trends in decorating with flowers emerge every day.

Adding a Precast Concrete Stairway Bulkhead to Your Home
Written by: Robert Short | Distributed: 2006-07-06 | Word Count: 855 | Page Views: 2342 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 3.55
Nowadays it pays to be aware of the choices available in the market in order to make the right decisions when it comes to improvements in the home. And with the skyrocketing price of construction materials and services, it makes sense to know what options are available. Take for example the installation of precast concrete bulkhead stairway to your home's basement.