Archive for September, 2009
Decorating with Plants: Bring the outside in during cold weather
It turns out that real live houseplants have real live health benefits. Decorating your home with a healthy, thriving plant will naturally cleanse the air, emitting oxygen as they do outdoors, and creating a generally relaxing vibe. When redecorating virtually any room, don’t forget to pick out a potted plant or two and follow some simple [...]
Garage Remodeling
Most residents think about their garage twice a day: when they're getting into and getting out of their cars. But the garage is an untapped resource in many homes -- one that can be re-organized, re-adjusted or just plain re-worked into something fun, practical or even good for your health. Here are some tips for garage remodeling. One of the [...]
Interior Design on a Budget
Interior design can sometimes be expensive. But if you want to do a little redecorating without breaking the bank, it is possible to give a room a great new look on a budget. The key is researching and doing your homework before you begin. Preparing and prioritizing—deciding exactly what you want—will give you focus and help you envision [...]
Interior Painting Tips
Interior painting is one of the simplest and least expensive ways to create dramatic changes in the appearance and character of your home. Some of the most popular painting techniques are described below. Most of these techniques use more than one color of paint to achieve the appearance of depth and texture. Glazing compound is usually used to [...]
