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Домашние улучшения - отсчет первых впечатлений

Posted: 18 Jan 2011 04:00 AM PST

Cost Versus Value!

A cost versus value report from 2010 – 2011 states that if you want to add value to your home then improving the outside is the way forward.

Realtors have stated that exterior improvement projects have proved to be the most cost effective way of adding value to your home. They are saying that after a year of the project being completed the value is recouped after resale. They also stated that exterior remodeling is 9 out of 10 of the top most cost effective actions taken to add value to your home. The economic situation has affected people considering bigger projects, and instead replacement projects are over taking remodeling and additional works.

The cost improving your curb appeal is lower yet adding value so it’s no wonder it’s the most favorable way to add value to your home.

The National Association of Realtors President agrees that outside improvements are the least expensive way to improve the value of your home. First impressions really count as the outside is the first thing potential buyers take in as they approach. Your curb appeal also gives them an insight into the pride you have for your home, so they already have a good impression before they enter.

Below are the nations 4 favorable cost effective exterior projects

1. Garage Doors

Replacing your garage door is a simple effective way of updating the exterior of your home. Garage doors are a sound investment at just over a thousand dollars.

$1200 for an estimated recoup of 83.9% on resale

2. Front Doors

New doors have been the top project that has recouped the most value this year and is forecast to be the only project that will increase the value of your home more than the cost.

Fibre glass door – $3,490 – Steel door $1,172 on resale an estimated recoup could be 102.1%

3. Wooden Decking

Adding wooden decking is an instant curb appeal improvement and could easily be the project that closes the sale of your home.

Costs around $10,634 with an estimated recoup of 72.8%

4. Window replacements

were also said to make a considerable difference and return around 70% of costs.

Vinyl window replacements $10,728 and wooden at $11,700

Finally in the costs versus value report nine regions were researched with four in particular having the highest percentage of costs replaced on sales.

The area’s are:

Pacific side – California, Alaska, Hawaii, Washington, Oregan

West South Central – Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma

East South Central – Kentucky, Alabama, Mississipi, Tennessee

South Atlantic – Columbia District, Virginia and West Virginia, South and North Carolina, Maryland, Georgia and Florida.

Возмужалый форт в Беркли, Калифорния

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 09:55 AM PST

За восстанавливанным викторианец 1906 лож документов и Джон McBride Сара офис 120 square-foot и студия искусства. Где нормально дом экипажа стояла бы на таком историческом свойстве, документы документов конструируют и McBride, плотник, создавало чего они учитывают видом форта. В действительности, документы положили в большое south-facing окно для того чтобы обозреть конский каштан Калифорния вал который обеспечивает радушную тень лета, внести вклад в чывство клуба здания «.» В виду того что было проектом конструкции, документы чувствовали роскошь изменять проект согласно потребности в течении процесс-ровной во время конструкции. При форма пентагона созданная для того чтобы увеличить нутряной космос, такой индивидуализированной необходимо было нужно tweaking вдоль путя. Teensy космос интегрирует в природу вокруг его. От спасенной древесины, eco-толковейшей стеклоткани, двери от предыдущего проекта, VOC-свободных красок и заканчивать-и даже хлопка джинсовой ткани изоляци-этот маленький вариант просто грандиозен. Источник: Dwell

5 путей держать вашу домашнюю грелку - никакому термостату!

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 09:00 AM PST

As part of an ongoing series from guest poster Robby Monk of Holtkamp Heating and Air, experts in HVAC in Georgia, here’s a post about how to make the most of your home’s interior heat without touching that dial – your thermostat dial, that is.

Robby?

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Baby, it's cold outside.

And, as temperatures drop, heating bills tend to rise. Thankfully, there are some simple steps you can take to keep your home warm without having to touch that thermostat.

1. Close off unused rooms
Many of us have guest bedrooms or storage rooms that get very little traffic during the winter months. When you are not using a room for long periods of time, shut the door and close the heat vents inside the room. This simple step allows more heat to circulate in your used rooms; and, if the unused room has exterior walls, the closed door serves as one more line of defense between you and the cold weather outside.

2. Put up heavy curtains
A heavy set of curtains can help block wintry drafts from any home window or door. Curtains that have insulated backings are ideal for eliminating cold air from coming inside your home; however, any heavy-duty fabric will help. For those interested in an art project, sewing curtains can be a great afternoon activity, or you can simply purchase a set at any department store. Once the curtains are up, be sure to open them when the sun is shining to let heat inside. Once the sun goes down, close your curtains to better maintain the heat inside your home.

3. Use your fireplace
Fireplaces can add just as much warmth to your home as they do style. During the winter months, have a professional come and check your fireplace for any potential leaks or safety hazards. Then, get to burning! Start a wood collection and throw on a pile of logs any time the weather outside gets chilly. Fireplaces can add significant warmth to several rooms inside your home, not to mention they add a cozy element that is just unbeatable during those cold winter months.

4. Get to cooking
When the weather gets cold, opt to stay inside and cook a great meal instead of going out. Not only will it save you money, but it'll also create warmth in your home. Stove-top cooking produces steam, which causes moisture levels to rise and adds warmth to your kitchen. And, with all the baking that wintertime holidays have to offer, cooking in your oven is the perfect chance to fully utilize your oven's warmth. Once your food is ready, leave your oven door open and allow the excess heat to warm your house.

5. Reverse your fan
Most fans contain a switch that allows them to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise. Since hot air rises, it is important to turn your fan's switch so that its blades rotate clockwise during winter months. This motion pushes the hot air trapped on your ceiling downwards and keeps your house's heat circulating efficiently.

By taking these few simple steps, you can keep the heat in your home up while keeping your costs down.

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Thanks, Robby!

Holtkamp Heating and Air is an HVAC company in Suwanee, Georgia. Holtkamp provides a wide range of heating and air services including maintenance, repair, and home energy audits just to name a few. To learn more about Holtkamp Heating and Air, please visit their website at holtkamphvac.com.

Cheers!

Rob.



5 Ways to Keep Your Home Warmer – No Thermostat Needed! is a post from: BuildDirect. We cover a variety of home improvement products including laminate flooring, hardwood floors, bamboo flooring, tile, decking and more. We also offer a wide range of info on interior design, housing trends, home how to, green building and living, and more.

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Закупающ приборы он-лайн

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 05:00 AM PST

ComScore recently reported that 2010 holiday spending went up 16% compared to last year and a whopping 12% of that increase came from online purchases! That’s exciting news for the economy but the boost in online shopping is even more surprising. Buying online offers huge advantages like better selection, better prices and avoiding the crowds. Has it really taken this long to catch on?

Appliance Shopping

Appliances are a big expense for every homeowner and any way to cut those prices is a huge benefit. Here are several strategies that you should consider before purchasing an appliance. Individual discounts may be small, but adding them up can make a big difference. By combining all four of these tips, you’ll walk away knowing that you got a good deal.

Getting the Best Online Deal

Shipping & Haul Away
You can always find free shipping! Retailers often offer free shipping over a certain price point. For instance, Amazon ships free for anything over $25 dollars. You can also sign up for a free, 30 day trial of Amazon Prime and receive free, two-day shipping on every purchase. Make sure to opt-out in time, else you’ll pay $79 for this perk.

Other venues advertise free shipping promotions every few weeks. Keep on eye on circulators and online coupon sites for semi-regular deals. The best promotions will include free haul away too. If all else fails, call and ask. Often times, they’ll include the shipping just to complete a sale.

Sales Tax
In 1992, the Supreme Court ruled that out-of-state vendors are not required to collect in-state sales tax as long as that retailer had no physical presence in your state. That means you could save up to 8.25% (CA is very high) online! If you’re counting on this benefit, you should act sooner than later. Amazon is in litigation with the state of New York and depending on how that goes, other states may look to grab their piece of the pie.

Coupons and Discounts
A quick search online brings up coupons and promotions for just about every major brand. Some of the best deals include 10-25% or more off many of their products ‚ even large appliances. Using a coupon can amount to as much as $300 or more in savings. One Project Closer maintains a list of the best Sears discounts and AJ Madison coupons available online. Take a look before you buy.

The Right Time
Recently, Consumer Reports unveiled a calendar describing the best time to buy. They argue that sales are predictable and, by timing your purchase, that you can save big bucks. It turns out January is a great time to buy cookware and treadmills! However, the calendar is only a general guideline and getting the best deal may mean sacrificing some selection.

Images courtesy of AMagill, Naotakem and Somegeekintn. This has been a guest post by Ethan from One Project Closer

Модернизируйте ваши решетки пола для более лучших воздушных потоков

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 04:51 AM PST

Дьявол действительно в деталях. Много DIYers (мы включили) получает уловленным вверх в больших проектах: новая плитка, демонстрация кухни, картина, устанавливая пола твёрдой древесины, etc. но если ваши руки itching для проекта и вы коротки на времени (и наличных деньгах), то там несколько быстрых, малых вещей вы можете сделать для того чтобы внести изменения большой. Во первых вверх? Обмен вне ваши решетки пола. Не что действительно что-нибыдь неправильно с стандартной решеткой пола, кроме того что нет exciting вещи, котор нужно посмотреть. Путем выбирать для решетки регистра древесины или металла, однако, вы форсируете астетическое значение комнаты--и вы можете найти, что насладились улучшенными воздушными потоками, слишком. Решетки пола типично имеющиеся в разнообразие типах, включающ падени-в или полных моделях держателя.

Ванна Kohler Elevance поднимает адвокатское сословие для всеобщей конструкции

Posted: 17 Jan 2011 12:31 AM PST

Всеобщая конструкция продолжается влиять на оформление изделия и эта выставка строителей лет была никакие другими. Мы увидели несколько больших продуктов но один из наших фаворитов было ванной Elevance от Kohler. Не похоже на другим всеобщим ваннам конструкции Kohler Elevance использует поднимая характеристику входа стены вместо типа отбрасывая двери. Это обеспечивает больше комнату и легкости для кто-то войти ушат. Никакой шаг сверх и вы можете просто сползти ваше тело в ванну и после этого поднять стену и заполнить с водой. Ушат также стекает дважды как быстро поэтому вы не сидите в воде в течение длительного времени перед понижать стену для того чтобы выйти ванна.

Уборщик бассеина солнечного ветерка робототехнический солнечный

Posted: 15 Jan 2011 07:00 AM PST

Cleaning debris from your home pool is a never-ending thankless job. The Solar Breeze – the world’s first solar-powered robotic pool cleaner – will eliminate the need to hand-skim Nature's messes.

Solar Breeze is an intelligent robotic device that's powered by the sun. Solar panels absorb the sun's energy, even on slightly overcast days. It stores the energy it collects during the day in its rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The battery lets this nifty device continue to operate for several hours after sunset.

At night, when the power's drained, Solar Breeze shuts down, going into "sleep" mode. Its LED's will flash red, alerting you to low battery power levels. After sunrise, once the sweep has accumulated enough energy, it "powers up" and begins moving again.

Solar Breeze utilizes two paddle wheels to move. A front "Bumper Wheel" lets it "know" when it's hit the side of the pool. An on-board computer helps it navigate away from pool edges, toys or rocks, putting the pool cleaner into reverse. It then turns the device in one direction or another, then begin moving forward.

This rectangular gadget sweeps up anything in its path – leaves, pollen, dirt, even suntan oil that's on the pool's surface. Emptying the Solar Breeze is easy. Switch it to "off" and remove it from the pool. Remove the debris from the unit's tray and empty it into the trash. Replace the tray, close, switch it back on and it's ready to go.

The Solar Breeze can also help filter the pool's water as it passes through the collection tray. Its 50-micron mesh filter, held in place by a plastic screen, is what captures the debris from the pool's surface. The screen's easy to remove and clean.

This handy device can also help keep your pool's chemicals in balance by distributing chlorine as it sweeps.

The only time you need to remove Solar Breeze from your pool is to clean it and when you're swimming. All this, and it saves you energy too!

Because it's electricity free, Solar Breeze can help cut your power usage. It's a time saver and an energy saver. About the only drawback is on cloudy days its operating time is likely to be reduced and it will have limited or no operation on rainy and heavily overcast days. But when the sun comes out again, it's off and running.

Priced at $499 , the Solar Breeze is available at Solar-breeze.com.

Самое лучшее C&H выставки 2011 строителя

Posted: 15 Jan 2011 03:23 AM PST

Выставка 2011 строителя держалась в Orlando Флорида этот год и хотя она все еще гораздо малее чем она в летах в прошлом было приблизительно тот же самым размером по мере того как выставка в Лас-Вегас в прошлом году которая хороший знак по мере того как она не заключало контракт больше. Были довольно немного выдающийся продуктов на дисплее и мы выбирали эту группу по мере того как наше самое лучшее 2011 строителя показывает. Ушат Elevance от Kohler Большой смотря всеобщий конструированный ушат с легкой для достижения рукоятк и двери которая сползает вверх и вниз для более легкого входа чем отбрасывая дверь. Ушат также стекает 2X более быстро чем регулярн ушат.

Сражение тангажа лифта от Pitchmen лифта

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 07:07 PM PST

На строителях покажите что мы спросило все pitchmen лифта для того чтобы дать нам их самый лучший тангаж лифта, просклонянные некоторые но эти ванты шагнули до плиты и мы будем препятствовать вам решить кто выиграло сражение тангажа лифта.

Полный список экспонентов выставки строителей на Twitter

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 03:08 PM PST

Социальные средства на выставке строителей продолжаются вырасти в влиянии, информации и релевантности. Facebook и Foursquare было также крупными игроками на выставке но Twitter держал идти жужжания. Мы совсем последовали за hashtag #IBS2011 Twitter и официальным учетом @IBS2011 Twitter для того чтобы держать последним с самыми последними случаями и объявлениями также, как верхние продукты от средств и изготовлений которые имеют сообщение, котор нужно делить. Мы также наслаждаемся более светлой стороной Twitter и вспоминаемся сво не портативный магнитофон или афишу но содружественный переговор. Марвин Windows пригласило нас участвовать в интервью на Twitter которым мы насладились и имеющееся на их вебсайте. Как потеха но исчерпывающий проект мы составили полный список всех экспонентов на торговой выставке которые на Twitter. Некоторые из их польза он больше чем другие но если вы хотите последовать за ими или связать сразу с вашим любимейшим тавром, то проверяет наш список. Если вы экспонент на IBS 2011 и вы нет на списке, то препятствуйте нам знайте и мы убеждаемся вы для того чтобы получить добавленными. Спасибо и уверены bookmark эта страница и поделить она. Пиломатериал @84 @Aareas взаимодействующие CO. Inc поставкы @ABC @ACME Кирпич Компания продукты полимера @ACO @Aerus

Никогда не недооценивайте силу обоев

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 05:36 AM PST

Может быть легко создавая космос рассматривать элементы любит справиться, мебель, вспомогательное оборудование. И эти важны, никакое сомнение. Но определенные обои могут почти сбросить космос потребности для любой мебели. На всех. Иногда запугивающ из-за своих перманентности и смелейшего заявления, обои могут немедленно настоять дом с личностью, независимо от того, как больш или менее-чем-совершенно свои косточки оригинала. Взгляните на как каждый из этих космосов было сделано в их собственные маленькие чудесные миры, через их стены. Alix Soubiran, Paris-рожденный художник, видит стены как основание для рассказа или настроения. Она космосы смогло существовать без бита мебели и все еще puzzlingly манить. Soubiran’ s собственные конструкции обоев преобразовывал ее дуплекс 1923 в страну чудес. Внутренность ее дуплекса немедленно предлагает широкий свод предусматриванный в птицах и цветках, который обрамляет сливк-покрашенную живущую комнату. Однако обои часто обвинены ограничивать схему космоса, выставок этой области как раз как освобождать и заканчивать его могут быть. Эта более слабая геометрическая картина, заколдованный цыганин, тонизирует - вниз с энергии пока капающ этот обедая космос с официально но livable чывством. Soubiran любит тайну космоса. В какое Soubiran вызывает французскую комнату, приглушенное обширное предложение нашивок царственная смесь Rococo и коттедж. Смелейшая бумага сбалансирована просто и чувствительными постельными принадлежностями. Что-то «светящее, нежность и restful,» Soubiran достигали такого vibe в этом мечтательном космосе. И одно не может выйти вне младенец в все из этих цвета и стимулирования. Soubiran покрасило наполеоновский шатер кампании для выступленного потолка в питомнике ее дочи. Повторенная картина ярких желтых нашивок усиливает этот малый и сногсшибательный космос. И где стены остают тишью, почти шепча к тем проходя до конца? Добро. Детальный потолок только перед мечтательный спальней. Ah, c'est magnifique.

Домашний театр 3D

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 03:27 AM PST

Самый последний крейз для того чтобы войти наш личный мир зрелищности домашний театр 3D. телевидение 3D портретирует гораздо ясне изображение чем HD поэтому ваши домашние кино будут чувствовать очень более реалистическими, специально кино fi sci. Если ваш серьезное gamer после этого вы будет иметь часы потехи с видеоиграми 3D голубое излучать и PS3 без нарушать любое. После лет исследования и попыток, 3D действительно начало начать спасибо IMAX которое предложило screeings большого экрана 3D как специальные случаи. 3D сделало большой прогресс в начале 2його столетие с новыми методами киносъемки как захват движения, CGI и HD. Кто поверило бы что в таком короткие периоде времени вы можете иметь ваш собственный личный домашний театр 3D. Щелкните изображение для того чтобы увеличить Источники: Fixr.com стоило направляющие выступы для кондиционирования воздуха, звукоизоляции и настила ламината. Что вам нужно и приблизительные цены: Телевидение – 3D LCD; $2.200 – $4000 Центральное кондиционирование воздуха - $2.600 – $15.000 Панель – звукоизоляции; $49 – $85 игрок $150 – 3D голубой Рэй; $350 5.1 диктора – $200 – $2000 Приемник – HDMI; $200 – $2000 Настил – $7 – $11

Используйте коробку игрушки для того чтобы организовать комнату вашего малыша в типе

Posted: 13 Jan 2011 01:44 PM PST

Если вы утомлены видеть игрушки вашего малыша strewn на всем дом, то рассматривайте коробку игрушки. Комоды игрушки путь потехи помочь вашему маленькому одному содержанию их организованная комната пока добавлено другому функциональному предмету мебели к их комнате. Коробки игрушки стильное & Функционально Там поэтому много типы и отделок комодов игрушки, котор нужно выбрать от как различных типов древесин к различным цветам и даже покрашенным таможней коробкам игрушки. Основано на мебели и décor спальни вашего ребенка, выберите тип и цвет который приспособят справедливо внутри. Комод игрушки может работать в любой комнате вашего дома Но комоды игрушки, не должны быть отрегулированы к спальне вашего ребенка - они могут также пойти в ваши комнату или вертеп семьи. И с более самомоднейшей конструкцией, вы потревожиться о коробке игрушки вставляя вне как больной большой пец руки среди вашего другого DirectBuy имеет практически все воображаемое сделать любой домашний remodeling проект более doable - изготовление результат сразу цен в сбережениях которые изумят вас. Remodeling, redecorating, или строить путь DirectBuy упростят ваш проект большуще!

7 путей уменьшить конденсацию окна и крытую влагу

Posted: 13 Jan 2011 09:00 AM PST

Your windows serve a number of practical purposes in your home, including the obvious sources of natural light infusion and the all-important wintertime function of heat retention. But, also in the wintertime, the difference between the cold air outside, and the cosy comfort inside can result in another issue – moisture in the form of condensation.

So what are the sources of condensation, what’s to be done about it? Here’s window replacement expert Roone Unger of exovations.com to tackle these common questions …

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Why are my new replacement windows getting condensation on the inside of the glass?

This is a very common question with homeowners not just after having windows replaced. Sometimes a homeowner may be considering replacing their windows in an effort to cure this problem. To answer these questions lets determine what causes window condensation.

Condensation is visible evidence of moisture in the air. It may appear as water, frost, or ice on the surface of windows and doors. This occurs more frequently during the winter months because of the extreme differences between the inside and outside air temperatures. The warmer the air, the more water the air can hold. This means that the air in the center of any given room will hold more water than the air adjacent to the window or door walls, since this area is always cooler. When the warm, moisture-laden air moves toward the cooler window or door wall, it becomes cooler and cannot hold the moisture it held when it was warmer and is dropped. This effect appears as water on the glass and frames of windows and doors.

Windows do not cause condensation, they just happen to be the place where moisture is most visible. Condensation is a sign of excess moisture in the home.

Temporary sources of condensation

  • New Construction or Remodeling: Building materials contain a great deal of moisture. As soon as the heat is turned on, this moisture will flow out into the air and settle on door and window glass. This will usually disappear following the first heating season.
  • Humid Summers: During humid summers, houses absorb moisture. This will be apparent during the first few weeks of heating and then should dry out.
  • Temperature Change: Sharp, quick, and sudden drops in temperature especially during the heating season will create temporary condensation problems.

More permanent sources of condensation

  • Poor Ventilation: Insufficient attic ventilation and/or soffit ventilation is trap moisture in the home. Having sufficient soffit vents to allow air flow through the attic ventilation will allow moisture and humidity to escape
  • Excessive Humidity: Excessive humidity may be the result of poor ventilation but can also be a result of an imbalanced heating and air system or a need to add additional ventilation such as bathroom or kitchen exhaust vents.

Controlled ventilation and elimination of excessive indoor moisture can keep humidity within bounds.

Here are 7 suggestions to help reduce indoor moisture

1) Turn off or set back furnace humidifiers until sweating (condensation) stops. Remove pots of water on radiators or kerosene heaters.
2) Use exhaust fans or open windows slightly in kitchen, bathroom and laundry room during periods of high moisture production such as cooking, taking showers, washing and drying clothes. Clothes driers must be vented outside. Do not hang clothes to dry indoors.
3) Keep the basement as dry as possible by waterproofing floors and walls.
4) Make sure attic vents are unobstructed.
5) Place all house plants in one sunny room where the door can be kept shut and avoid over watering.
6) Opening windows slightly for a brief period of time will allow humid air to escape and drier air to enter.
7) Use a dehumidifier, properly sized, to reduce the humidity in the house.

Excessive indoor humidity and moisture are not the result of your new windows. You should use the amount and severity of window condensation as a sign that moisture damage may be taking place inside the walls or ceiling cavities of your home. This can lead to rotting wood, deteriorating insulation, and blistering exterior paint.

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Thanks, Roone!

Roone Unger is co-owner of Exovations of Atlanta, a home exterior remodeling company focused on conducting business the way consumers want and expect.

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Cheers!

Rob.



7 Ways to Reduce Window Condensation and Indoor Moisture is a post from: BuildDirect. We cover a variety of home improvement products including laminate flooring, hardwood floors, bamboo flooring, tile, decking and more. We also offer a wide range of info on interior design, housing trends, home how to, green building and living, and more.

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Самомоднейшие детали ливня соединяют конструкцию, функцию

Posted: 13 Jan 2011 06:31 AM PST

Ванная комната, arguably, одна из самых важных комнат в доме--и определенно самая личная. Ли ваш тип ванной комнаты самомоднейш, классицистическо, minimalist или спа-как, выбирающ идеально приспособления, компоненты и декор может пойти длинний путь в не только делать вашу ванную комнату угождая к глазу, но также функционально. По мере того как конструкция ванной комнаты продолжается эволюционировать, самомоднейшие элементы были введены которые обеспечивают увеличенную функциональность пока делающ большую часть существующего космоса. Блог строения имеет глубокий взгляд на нескольких самомоднейших деталей ливня, но мы думали что мы даст вам взгляд украдкой предварительного. * Коробка тени: Установлено в глубину обрамленной стены, коробка тени большой путь добавить хранение без компрометировать взгляд самомоднейшего ливня. Если вы не можете сделать коробку тени как широко, то по мере того как вы хотел были бы из-за размещения стержней стены, рассматривайте сделать коробку тени более длинней и установить стеклянную полку для увеличенной емкости запоминающего устройства.

Сегодняшнее `владельцев дома более франтовское, 'больше включено в Remodeling

Posted: 13 Jan 2011 04:52 AM PST

We’ ve отличал много успешных remodels где владелец дома работает с архитектором для того чтобы создать высоки специализированный космос. И эти никакие двуустки. Владельцы дома двигали за стандартом remodeling работы и получают majorly включили в процесс. Верьте ему или не, клиент список избирателей от национальной ассоциации Remodeling индустрии показывает что почти половина владельцев дома рассматривает «хорошие конструкцию и исход,» (довольно чем значение перепродажи!) самый большой определитель соответствия на домашнем проекте. «Сегодняшние владельцы дома более франтовск и стратегическо когда это прибывает в remodeling их дома,» говорит President-Elect Майкл Hydeck NARI национальный. «Они хотят их конструкцию поставить еду совершенно к их образам жизни и как они предназначают использовать космос.» В этом чувстве, хорошая конструкция значит изготовление на заказ в доме. Это не только включает реновации что более специфически потребности жильцов адреса, оно также середины делая самую лучшую пользу каждой комнаты. Совершенно поставлять еду к вашим потребностям часто значит приносить multi-functionality к комнате, позволяющ вашей столовой также служить как домашний офис дневного времени, живущая комната как комната гостя, и так далее. И remodelers и архитекторы часто спрашивают обзор вопросов включая ваш идеально космос и как вы идете около ваш день внутри дом. Несомненно, недавняя экономия помогала создать такие персонализированные процесс-людей более тщательна с их деньгами от старта к отделке. И мы точно не оплакиваем эта тенденция. Владельцы дома имеют шанс здесь сделать самую лучшую пользу из их материалов, и создать самый плотный возможный космос. Он определенно беспроигрышное. Те больше помощи от специалистов? Щелкните здесь для того чтобы получить в контакте с контрактором, и уверена делить ваши цели с нами в комментариях.

После 170 лет Hermès перескакивает над Сен

Posted: 13 Jan 2011 04:00 AM PST

Hermès has style dived over the Seine after 170 years to embrace 2011 with a brand new store on the exclusive Rue de Sevres in the fashionable area of Rue des Près. The building was carefully chosen due to being an historical landmark, once housing the Lutetia swimming pool. The building steeped in history and a pure example of art deco has been brought to life once again.

Making a great entrance!(credit)

Hermès brand has always identified with the respect of old richness while welcoming the new. This famous Parisian brand still maintains it’s stance and is eponymous with the culture of France and Paris. Quite hard to believe that it all began back in 1828 when the Hermès family, German protestants, settled in France. In those days transport was by horse so it all began with a harness workshop on the Grand Boulevards of Paris established by Thierry Hermès, dedicating his focus on the gentlemen of Europe.

Sweep your way down to an historic area!

The Lutetia swimming pool was once a place to be seen back in the 1930′s. After it closed in 1970 it was immitated into a famous showroom for ready to wear designers Elie and Jacqueline Jacobson, better known as (Doretheè Biz). Very glamorous fashion soirees took place at the pool making it a place to be for a good time. An amazing place to have as your office!

Chic yet remembering the past!

Given the historic status of the building the pool became the same becoming a landmark monument in Paris. Hermès have adhered to the renovation guidelines of the famous pool and gave the important job to Denis Monte and the RDAI agency the architects who create and design stores for Hermès all over the world. The concept being a harmonious relationship between history and present and restore an historic joyous landmark back to public use. The restoration oozes the essence of the spirit here back in 1935 yet brings you the Hermès expression and style.

Naturally alight thanks to the skylights and the wood huts!

The interior design of Rue de Sevres could well be an architects dream however Hermès also wanted to recapture the original design so the pool is tiled with mosaic stoneware in stunning greys, greens, gold, silver and white. They wanted to try and recreate a sparkling surface of water to be embraced and complimented by the lighting system and projections on the ceilings.

Acting like sculptures of light!

When you walk into this store the vibe is minimal but you are drawn towards the natural light allowed through the tops of the huge wooden huts as you approach the swimming pool area. It soon becomes a different world as the wooden huts appear alive as if reaching for the light and the interpretation is modern art with the pool oozing roundness, curves and a wavy combination that pays the utmost respect to the once Lutetia pool.

Beautiful space filled with all things Hermès adorable!

The magnificent staircase delivers you into a world of fantasy, the shape is a dramatic curve that offer the levels below like a presentation of a precious gift. This lower level which was once the famous pool seems to sustain the same magic and bring to life the sculptures and design that Hermès so wanted to retain.

Welcome to luxury!

Hermès Rive Gauche on ‘le Rue de Sevres’ has defined her mark on the left bank, hopefully bringing as much luxury and style as her sister has for the next 170 years and more.

Самое лучшее C&H CES 2011

Posted: 12 Jan 2011 10:39 AM PST

CES was amazing this year. If you ever get the chance to attend, go! The energy was up and the size of the displays and booths were bigger than ever. There were a ton of ground breaking products launched but many of the best were refinements on previous products.

Themes from the show included: Advancements in 3D gaming, 3D personal cameras, LED televisions (most with 3D capabilities), Kinect Virtual Gaming and Connected Home Appliances.


Kenmore Connect
We mentioned the Kenmore Connect appliances as a must-see at the show and after getting a demo from Kenmore, this is definitely the future of home appliances.

Imagine your appliance goes on the fritz but can self-diagnose and communicate directly with a service tech. That's what Kenmore Connect is going for when their line of products launch in 2012. These appliances will also give you control of operation via your smart phone. While they don't condone this, you'll be able to turn on your oven remotely and if timed right you'll have dinner ready by the time your home.


Sony 3D Bloggie
The popular Bloggie which is a direct competitor to the Flip Camera has been upgraded this year and Sony will offer it in a 3D version. It's got two lenses on the front which record the action and otherwise it functions just like the current bloggie. You can view the 3D movies on YouTube with any basic 3D glasses or through your Sony TV with Sony glasses.


Polaroid 300
The instant camera is back and the Polaroid 300 produces business card size photos that develop just like the old cameras you remember. For $89 you get the camera and film is $9.99 for 10 prints. (shown above)


Marley Headphones
The booming booth next to Samsung was the party at Marley Headphones. Not only were attendees gathered to enjoy the live music but exhibitors from nearby booths were taking breaks at the Marley display. Apparently the Marley family has licensed their name to a headphone manufacturer and they've actually created some sharp looking headphones that are also comfortable and sound great. Our favorites was the leather banded model. Or maybe that's hemp banded?

Разрешения безопасности начать ваше Новый Год с права

Posted: 12 Jan 2011 09:32 AM PST

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Kitchen Prevention

Important Safety Resolutions to Start Your New Year Off Right

New year, new opportunities indicates weekly trips to the gym, carrots instead of candy and an opportunity to break bad habits. How about a resolution that goes beyond 2011 and keeps your children and home safe for years to come? This year, make it a priority to childproof your kitchen and clean beyond the countertops to keep your family happy and healthy all year long.

"Your kitchen never gets a day off," said Dylan Conner, owner of Mr. Appliance of The Central Valley in Fresno, Calif. "Between hot appliances and sharp cooking utensils, kids can often be in danger of hurting themselves. Fortunately, homeowners can prevent most accidents by making a few simple adjustments and educating their children about kitchen safety."

Follow these resolution tips from Mr. Appliance to keep your kitchen clean and your kids safe:

Refrigerator
•Keep items not safe for kids on higher shelves. Place juice boxes, apple slices and cheese sticks on the lower shelves for a healthy snack within your child's reach.

•Soak refrigerator removable parts in the sink with warm, soapy water to remove stains from food spills to keep new produce as fresh as possible.

•Position refrigerator shelves to make it difficult for children to climb inside and close the door leaving your kitchen with a dangerous hide-and-seek spot.

Stove and Oven
•Turn pot and pan handles in and away from the edge of the stove so curious hands can't pull them down.

•Remove oven racks and wash them by hand with warm water and soap to remove caked on food that can burn in your oven.

•Establish a "safety zone" marked by a small rug or area of the kitchen to keep kids several feet away from the oven while it's hot.

Microwave Oven
•Wipe interior microwave surfaces with a mixture of two tablespoons baking soda and one quart water to remove food stains and keep your microwave clean for future use.

•Encourage children to use an oven mitt when removing a hot plate or bowl.

•Heat a microwave-safe bowl of vanilla extract for three minutes to give your kitchen a fresh scent.

Dishwasher
•Keep the dishwasher closed when you're not loading or unloading. Sharp utensils inside can be dangerous to children.

•Create a "safety zone" when opening the door to a steam-heavy dishwasher to avoid burns from the hot steam. Teach children to wait for dishes to cool down before unloading.

•Give your dishwasher a fresh start to thoroughly clean your dishes. Remove food residue by running an empty dishwasher with a cup of white vinegar.

Most of these resolution tips can be accomplished in a matter of minutes and keep your home safe and energy efficient, too! If you find a problem that you can't handle, contact an appliance repair professional to help.

This article was provided by Mr. Appliance. For more detailed tips, visit the online repair manual at mrappliance.com.

MOCA представляет `Suprasensorial

Posted: 12 Jan 2011 04:01 AM PST

Suprasensorial is a presentation and celebration of experiments in light, color, and space created by 5 Latin American Artists with a solid reputation in the design world, Carlos Cruz Diez, Lucio Fontana, Julio LE parc, Helio Oiticica, Neville D’Almeida and Jesus Rafael Soto. The Museum of Contemporary art (MOCA) is the first exhibition to debut such an outstanding display of art. The concept behind the exhibition is to demonstrate the natural functions of art with light color and space through these temporary large scale unique exhibits.

A generous space to cellebrate art with light and color! (credit)

The exhibits are expected to practice contemporary visual art by illuminating the surrounding field and expanding the interpretation between the space and the light, something that was very much a Calafornian trend with some Latin influence back in the 60′s.

Moving around allows you to sense the art form!

Suprasensorial is made up of five exhibits each exemplifying the relationship between space, light and color in free form art without any materials. The artists have embraced an unknown form of art to create a new art and viewer relationship.

Appreciating the color created by the space and light!

They wanted the viewer to look but to also sense the relationship between these 3 factors and hopefully appreciate the aesthetic. By making art an everyday life they wanted to share Suprasensorial with the public, where they can engage a different perspective of art without an object!

The water becomes a dynamic surface!

A highlight of the exhibition is a swimming pool installed amongst colored lighting with projections on the walls of notations taken from John Cage’s book. The public are encouraged to swim in the pool where the artist are hoping their movement and integration will add to the sensorial experience.

Immerse into the art for a Sensorial experience!

They have taken away the typical appreciation of art by standing in front of it and admiring it, instead they have given the viewer something to breath, see and sense by moving around it.

Breath and feel the surrounding art!

All five exhibits couldn’t have been with out the five artists. Each and every one of their creative brains has participated to create this phenomenon. As artists they have produced and achieved something of a masterpiece where art is not only seen but also felt.

Free form art at it’s best!

The Suprasensorial exhibition is at the Geffen Contemporary at Moca from December 12th 2010 to February the 27th 2011. Suprasensorial will travel to the Hirshhorn museum and sculpture garden in Washington DC from June 23rd – September 11th 2011.

Fully engaged in a kind of Sensorial exhaltation!

The museum of contemporary art (MOCA) was founded in 1979 and during this time as achieved a renown reputation and rapid growth. The MOCA mission is to be the internationally acclaimed museum of contemporary art. With three locations in Los Angeles, 14,500 members and over 6000 works of among the finest in the nation they are well on their way.

Ванная комната Remodels настолько теперь

Posted: 12 Jan 2011 03:59 AM PST

Если первые слова которым вы пророните шаркая в вашу ванную комнату каждое утро “ восстанавовьте, восстанавовьте, ” после этого вы в хорошей компании. В действительности, реновации ванной комнаты выстраивают в ряд по мере того как запроектированная верхняя часть большинств популярная реновация для первой половины 2011. Мы упоминали как начало года самое лучшее время схватить самые лучшие контракторы и запланировать тщательную и нарочитую реновацию. Наши аттестованные контракторы некоторое из самое лучшее страна должна предложить, и по мере того как вы смотрят, что обеспечиваете такую профессиональную помощь, рассматривают контрольный списоок который ванная комната remodel требует. Сколько времени ваш Remodel взятие? Подрывание - гадкая работа получать неудачу из путя - 2 дня Трубопровод груб-в - 2 дня или больше если вы двигаете ушат и туалет Электрическо - хороший электрик может двинуть стремительно через один день, возможно 2 Изоляция - быстрая работа после полудня Drywall вида - смогите начать мельчайшую изоляцию вверх, и принять 1 день Drywall отделки - 2 дня для того чтобы приложить совместную смесь, и иногда повторять Работа плитки - до 3 дня для рассрочки и полного засыхания Cabinetry - это должно случиться в пределах дня в средн-определенной размер ванной комнате Справляющся - плитка, проектированное взятие древесины, и bamboo вокруг 2 или 3 дни Приспособления - запланируйте день для закреплять вверх по туалету, раковине, и другим приборам Сказанные все, вы смотрите одновременно линию 16-20 дней, если ваш контрактор может запланировать эффектно. И конечно, позвольте комнате буфера для нештатных ситуаций или незапланированных задержек (вы никогда можете не говорить что скрывается под теми floorboards). Получите в контакте с контрактором сегодня, и уверенным препятствовать нам суметь как вы любите вашу новую ванную комнату. Кредит фото: Терапия квартиры

Удаление снежка: Как раз не сфокусируйте на вашей подъездной дороге, тротуарах

Posted: 12 Jan 2011 03:45 AM PST

Большая часть США в настоящее время выкапывает вне от пурги. Хотя она кажется высокий приоритет копнуть вашу подъездную дорогу, крылечко и тротуар, вы должны также повернуть ваше внимание к другим частям вашего дома во время процесса удаления снежка. Майк Holmes HGTV «Holmes на домах» рекомендует снежок расчистки от ключевых внешних частей вашего дома. Это поможет предотвратить расплавленный снежок от просачиваться в рамку вашего дома или структура, которая, над временем, смогла вести для того чтобы запреть. Holmes рекомендует сфокусировать сперва на дверях и окнах. Также сфокусируйте на всех сбросах воздуха которые соединены к печам или горячим цистернам с водой.

5 причин полюбить Tucson

Posted: 11 Jan 2011 05:15 PM PST

Saturday morning the residents of my hometown, Tucson, Arizona, were shaken to the core as was the rest of the Nation. The assassination attempt of Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and killing of six people who were attending her event in Northwest Tucson has once again put the National spotlight on Arizona in the most unflattering of ways.

2010 wasn't kind to the Grand Canyon state which was embroiled in controversy regarding a new law that some say unfairly targeted Latinos but others argue is necessary to protect the communities and interests of the State. Many ask "What is happening in Arizona?" Well beyond the political turmoil, the city of Tucson is a tight knit community which is as well-equipped as any to deal with the recent tragic events.

My parents settled in Tucson more than 40 years ago and have since served the community as ministers of Unity of Tucson. The congregation has been touched by members who were friends with some of the victims and although its difficult to imagine how they feel, I'm comforted to know they have a supportive church and community to lean on.

Since leaving Tucson after college I've come to have a greater respect and appreciation for the city and want to share some positive attributes of this amazing community. Don't judge Arizona by what the talking heads are telling you, visit for yourself and you won't be disappointed, here's why.

The Weather
It's a cliche' but 9 months out of the year the weather in Tucson is amazing! Yes it does get brutally hot but I'll take a 115 and dry over 95 and 90% humidity.

The Outdoors
When it's sunny outside there is no excuse not to enjoy it and the natural beauty that surrounds Tucson beckons to be explored. Sabino Canyon sits at the base of the Catalina mountains and there is a small creek that runs (sometimes strong) through the canyon. The variety of flora, cactus and wildlife is staggering for an area so close to an urban environment. A Tucson jewel. Mt. Lemmon is also an amazing respite in the summer and there are a ton of hiking trails, biking, climbing and camping opportunities throughout the valley.

University of Arizona
Yeah - it's my alma mater and I bleed red and blue and grew up on the great Lute Olson Wildcat basketball teams, but beyond McKale Center which helped put Tucson on the map, sits a first-class public university. The University of Arizona continues to achieve high marks across the board for academics and campus life and the University doesn't just sit on it's laurels but continues to build and innovate. Spend an afternoon hanging out on the "mall" (grass covered central common area) during the school year and you'll be hard-pressed not to want to go back to school.

10 вещей, котор нужно рассматривать закупая Foreclosure

Posted: 11 Jan 2011 09:00 AM PST
Although foreclosures can be a lucrative venture for buying low and selling high, they also carry with them a plethora of pitfalls and baggage. If you're looking to purchase a foreclosure, there are a number of things to watch for along the way to ensure the success of your investment. Below is a list of 10 things to consider when purchasing a foreclosure – a simple guide to an otherwise complicated process.
1. Know the Law
Because foreclosure properties will always come with a degree of baggage, the first thing you should do is to educate yourself on all local and state laws that surround such a purchase. By doing this, you'll know what to expect within the process; the duration, purchaser rights, buyer obstacles and general knowledge of what to look for to improve the quality of your decisions from start to finish.
2. Know the Condition of the Home


Now that you're an expert on the laws surrounding the purchase of a foreclosure, you should enlist the help of a home inspection expert to view the premises and fully inform you on the current condition of the home. Although you might be getting steal of a deal at first glance, a simple home inspection might reveal many structural or cosmetic problem areas that can cost you big dollars in maintenance along the way.

This inspection should be thorough and include all aspects of the home such as, air quality, condition of the roof, peeling or bubbling paint, electrical systems, plumbing, load bearing beams, bad grout, termites, air and heating systems, carpets and everything else in between.

3. Know Your Added Expenses
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If the home inspector finds a number of problems within your home, you'll want to know the bottom-dollar expenses for all required repairs. In the end, each and every repair to your foreclosure will cost something extra – make sure the added maintenance expenses are realistic, within your budget and that they ultimately add to the value of the home, so that you can realize that profit eventually.

4. Know Your Total Price
Now that you know the price of your home and the added expenses required for maintenance, you should consider your total price – the actual dollar amount you will be paying for the home, the repairs and all back-taxes, liens and any other financial responsibilities that might be outstanding. The biggest mistake one can make in buying a foreclosure is to assume that many of these historical debts are accounted for in the agreed price – always know the total price.
5. Know the Home's History
Although a home inspector will reveal some of the more obvious current conditions of the home, it's always a good idea to inquire with the city about the history of the home. Whether you're superstitious about past tenants or simply want the structural facts, city records will tell you about any major renovations of old; whether the proper permits were filed, if there was asbestos in the home and many other historical details that can reduce your future risks as the owner of the home in question.
6. Perform a Title Search
In relation to knowing your total price, when buying a foreclosure you need to perform a title search to make certain that you are only paying one mortgage. From time-to-time there might be a dangling second mortgage (that you didn't know about) that can get in the way of your total expenses and your ability to close on the deal. If there is a second mortgage attached to the foreclosure, confront this issue immediately.
7. Know the Selling Status of the Home
The foreclosure process is a bureaucratic jumble that involves many moving parts so you'll want to make sure you're aware of where your home stands within that process. The basic question to ask is whether the home you're looking to purchase is in auction or REO (real estate owned)?
If the home is in auctions, you'll have to act fast and won't have much time to do much research on the property. Additionally, auction bid prices do not typically include any back-taxes or liens so you'll want to account for those.

REO is when a home fails to sell at an auction and is therefore being sold by the bank. Although REO has its own set of rules that should be researched thoroughly, it's a slower process that offers a bit more time to do the necessary.

8. Consider How the Home was Left Behind
When homes go into foreclosure, they are often abandoned in a hurry and rarely prepared for the void of occupancy. For example, if the home is vacated in the fall and not properly winterized, you should look for hazardous issues within the plumbing; stagnant water in the pipes that can freeze and cause the pipes to crack. Definitely have the plumbing inspected and make sure the home was stored properly and thus, move-in ready.
9. Is Everything Intact That You Paid For?

In addition to foreclosed homes being vacated in a hurry, the previous tenants are rarely happy about the terms of their departure – most likely, they were forcefully kicked-out and in turn, slightly disgruntled. That said, you'd want to look around and make sure that everything is in place, accounted for and didn't get taken with them on their way out. After all, you paid for a whole home so you'll want to make sure it comes equipped with all of the fixtures, toilets, sinks, cabinets, etc that you bargained for.
10 . Location, Location, Location
Of course, the golden rule of real estate is location, location, location. In the case of foreclosure, you'll definitely want to check that the location of your home is suitable to your lifestyle in terms of access to schools, churches and basic needs but you'll also want to make sure the area is worth investing in. Meaning, if the home is in foreclosure, make sure that the neighborhood isn't notorious for foreclosures – this will affect your ability to sell at a profit in the future.

10 Things To Consider When Purchasing A Foreclosure is a post from: BuildDirect. We cover a variety of home improvement products including laminate flooring, hardwood floors, bamboo flooring, tile, decking and more. We also offer a wide range of info on interior design, housing trends, home how to, green building and living, and more.

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Модернизация ваш дом без майора Remodel

Posted: 11 Jan 2011 08:09 AM PST

Если вы утомлены вашего настоящего домашнего décor, то вы можете дать ему свежий новый взгляд без сделать майор remodel. 3 просто вещи вы можете сделать для того чтобы увеличить взгляд вашего дома без иметь большой бюджетю. Покрасьте ваши стены Красить внутренность вашего дома справедливо легок для того чтобы сделать и не требует обслуживаний профессионала. Подготовлено с вашим цветом выбора, колеривщики связывают тесьмой, щетка и ролик, вы можете покрасить всю комнату внутри под днем. Новые приборы Обменивать вне старые приборы для новых одних как не трудн по мере того как вы можете думать. Ли это ваша печка, новая судомойка или холодильник, модернизировать старый прибор до самомоднейшее одно может немедленно освежать вверх вашу кухню. Обработки окна Вы не имеете нечестные шторки, старые увяданные занавесы или ничего в вашем окне? После этого давно пора для обработок нового окна. Что-то как просто как декоративная штанга занавеса и задрапировывает или свежая новая белизна ослепляет тростильную машину ваши окна в типе. DirectBuy имеет практически все воображаемое сделать любой домашний remodeling проект более doable - изготовление результат сразу цен в сбережениях которые изумят вас. Remodeling, redecorating, или строить путь DirectBuy упростят ваш проект большуще!

Сгустите вашу корку путем играть Tetris!

Posted: 11 Jan 2011 07:29 AM PST

Воображение мозга показывает что то играть Tetris водит к более толщиной корке и может также увеличить эффективность мозга согласно исследованию опубликованному в журнале открытого доступа. Оксфордский университет сообщил что Tetris смогло уменьшить вставка-ретроспекции испытанные в синдроме усилия столба травматичном (PTS) Согласно сети исследования разума (MRN) - используя немного больше чем блоки развертки мозга MRI и пульты игры, научные работники находили что постоянный посетитель поворачивает дальше Tetris причинил серое дело в группе в составе девочка-подростки сгустить! Щелкните изображение для того чтобы увеличить Источник:: Fixr Холодные факты Игра миров самая малая Tetris осуществила под электронным кинескопом используя 42 сферы электрона стеклянных микро- на отделе физики комплексных систем в Амстердам! Tetris сыграно над 1 миллионом временами день через назначение Онлайн-игры друзей Tetris для Северная Америка и европы! Tetris выстроено в ряд по мере того как одна из всей верхней части 10 времени оплатило применение на магазине itunes яблок! Tetris было выпущено дальше над 30 платформами! Над 30 миллионов блоками Tetris продал для мальчика исходной игры. Над 125 миллионов Tetris продукты были проданы! Возможно it’ время s получить серьезным о разыгрыше!

Чточто опасне: Напряжение тока или ампераж?

Posted: 11 Jan 2011 06:35 AM PST

При работе с электричеством, предосторежение повелительно. Идеально повернуть источник питания на коробку прерывателя, если применимо, то поэтому вы можете обеспечить что никакое длительное электричество не может повредить вам во время проекта. 2 фактора, котор нужно рассматривать с электричеством напряжение тока, тариф на котором энергия нарисована от источника который производит подачу электричества в цепи; выражено в вольтах; и ампераж, прочность электрического течения измерил в амперах. Чточто самый опасный компонент 2?

Удивительно просто живущая комната Revamp

Posted: 11 Jan 2011 04:02 AM PST

Living room not working for you? That’s fairly common—as often as every January for some. While you may be tempted to rip the whole place down and start from scratch (and maybe scream for satisfaction in the process), you can create an entirely new-feeling living room without the overwhelming hassle—or cost—of completely starting over.

In fact, the revamp can be surprisingly simple. Consider these five tips for making over your living room.

1. Fresh paint for a new year

Don't disregard the power of paint to make a room feel completely new. If your room is lightly colored, considering going bold with slate gray or even Kelly green. Such a change can add a high contrast to your flooring, ceiling and molding, and will completely change the dynamics of the space.

2. Rearrange and reassess

Take your furniture completely out of the room and arrange from scratch, or swap or reposition key pieces. Also consider changing out furniture between rooms. You may be surprised, for instance, at how well the leather loveseat from your bedroom goes along your living room wall. Or how less is in fact more. Be bold and let go of what you have been used to, to make way for a better situation.

3. Swap out slipcovers, pillows, and lampshades

While your might be initially tempted to replace all furniture and accessories for a new look, consider swapping out a few items instead. Slip-cover or even reupholster chairs and couches—if your wingback chair was gray, consider a bold classic print. Replace pillow covers and even lampshades to create a fresh continuity throughout.

4. Install shelving

Adding shelving can help make order out of chaos. Display beloved items in deliberate clusters. Consider adding floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, or a long horizontal sideboard to collect clutter and resituate your literature, or display that globe collection that you have no idea what to do with.

5. Pare down

Whether it be effectively hiding all of those technology cords or getting the toddler toys finally organized, slimming down on the smaller clutter items will streamline your space and honor the quiet that must balance the visual activity in the room. Think bins. Think systems. Brainstorm on the best special reasoning for the space. It's like a huge game of living room Tetris—with daily rewards for winning.

Photo Credit: My Design Secrets, Design Home, & Freshome

Дизайн интерьера отклоняет на 2011

Posted: 10 Jan 2011 09:00 AM PST

It’s a new year, and we’re well into a new decade of home improvement, and stylish interior design. Let’s take a look at what some of the experts in interior design and home staging are saying about design trends of 2011.

What trends are up and coming, only hinted at during 2010, but expecting to be big in the coming year? Most importantly, how do you incorporate some of these trends into your own home in order to get a new start for a new year and new decade?

In thinking about this question, I thought I’d ask a few of our friends in the design and home staging spheres to weigh in one their own points of view, based upon their extensive work with clients and on what they’ve noticed as common threads when doing their own research. Here’s what they had to say.

Erin Lochener, design and home furnishings blogger and DIY maven:

Animals! From pandas to bunnies and every cute mammal between, animals are making a surprising foray onto the design scene. Here’s a pigeon wallpaper that’s all the rage. It only takes a few key features to freshen up your decor for the new year. Try your hand at incorporating these quirky (and furry!) friends to stay ahead of the curve in 2011!

Roslyn Ashford, interior designer, homestager and blogger

Ikat fabrics; bright, and bold

In 2011, we will see more ethnic and cultural fabrics – like ikat, suzanis, batiks used in the home. Not just in pillows and throws, as was common in 2010, but these fabrics will make next step into home items like suzani bed linen, ottomans, window shades and possibly in area rugs and floor mats.

The natural color and patterns mix complement the neutral grays and browns that so many North Americans already own, so purchasing these smaller items will give homes a nice new look without having the break the bank. And the authentic patterns and fabric signal a more comfortable and relaxed way to live.

Catherine Avery, interior designer, blogger, founder of Avery Design Interiors

I think the interior design trend will be toward “slow home” movement and comfort. What I mean when I say “slow home” is building smaller more customized people-friendly homes and slowly acquiring meaningful possessions or re-purposing existing furnishings.

I think there will be an emphasis on more entertaining at home – smaller more intimate gatherings. They will update their kitchen with some new appliances as they will be cooking at home more for their friends and family. I envision families curled up around a warm, possibly new, fireplace enjoying time together. Also, people will focus on accessorizing their homes with new draperies, pillows or a comfortable cashmere throw.

Wanda S. Horton, interior designer, blogger, principal of Interior Concepts

As consumers have watched home values change, many have decided to stay in their current homes and are opting for improving their spaces, not with the anticipation of resale, but with the idea they can create a more positive, personal living environment.

Living better means optimizing space through function, optimizing emotional experiences, and planning for all of the occupants' life stages. (read more from Wanda’s original post …)

Kathy Barlow, “Chief Design Junkie”, founder and operator of HomeWorkshop.com

In 2011, plums, purples, goldenrod and a greyed-down deep turquoise, will enrich a primarily neutral color palette. Natural and light wood tones will blend with found objects of character. Warmth will be added by colorful artisan creations, with more emphasis on reuse and recycling in art.

Spaces will reflect a thoughtful editing, driven by an economy that has made people question what they need, and the source of their decor. And manufacturers and suppliers will continue to give the consumer more control and participation in the design and customization of home decor and furnishings.

Heather Stewart, Founder of HS Home Staging, social media practitioner, blogger

These are design trends I see growing in 2011. First, there will be more use of monochromatic color in rooms, such as using one colour of paint on walls, trim and ceiling – this lets the entire architecture of the room show instead of just those details picked out in stark white. Painting furniture pieces the same colour as walls – soothing, easy on the eyes.

Second; warmer metals. I love that the cool metals of past years are now joined by warm bronze metals in hardware and accessories – I’m still not sold on going back to brass, but love the variety of bronze finishes we’re seeing.

Third; color. I love that we’re seeing neutrals infused with more color as well as more punches of color in accessories. Even the monochromatic paint trend mentioned above is showing up in colors on walls, not drab neutrals.

Thanks, everyone!

Cheers,

Rob.



Interior Design Trends for 2011 is a post from: BuildDirect. We cover a variety of home improvement products including laminate flooring, hardwood floors, bamboo flooring, tile, decking and more. We also offer a wide range of info on interior design, housing trends, home how to, green building and living, and more.

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Как «Deconstruction» Remodeling сохраняет вас тысячи

Posted: 10 Jan 2011 04:00 AM PST

While you might have new construction on the brain, consider the beauty of deconstruction instead. The concept is gaining ground across the country because it allows homeowners to remodel or rebuild while saving money—sometimes even hundreds of thousands—in the process.

How does deconstruction work? Rather than trash the materials from your home, you dismantle those pieces and sell or reuse them. The salvaged materials can go towards a new home, a renovation project in your existing home, or even nonprofit building organizations. Any standard material that can be reused is game.

Think it's probably not worth your time? Take Mike and Tricia Barry of Danville, CA, who received a $100,000 tax write-off for deconstructing their old home piece by piece and recycling it instead of sending it to the landfill. That's right, you read the amount of zeros correctly.

Commonly deconstructed items include windows, floors, ceiling tile, countertops, doors, lighting and plumbing fixtures, molding, blinds, shades, roofing and more—basically any material, home fixture or appliance that can be easily repurposed.

But don't limit yourself to the standard materials. Consider your home a salvage yard, and search through it for items that can be disconnected and sold on Craigslist and other venues.

If your home is constructed from commercial building materials, you may even attract industrial buyers. Scraps and random pieces can go to nonprofit organizations like Habitat for Humanity, which reuses random pieces like copper piping in their building process.

Considering that one year's construction debris is enough to build a 30-foot-thick wall around the entire U.S., reusing materials that would otherwise be trashed is critical for cutting down on environmental waste.

With such tremendous benefit to the environment and your own pocketbook, this is a process worth looking into. Get in touch with licensed remodeling contractors to learn more.

Photo credit goes to these beautiful Reclaimed Wood Kitchens.

Создавать бюджетю для вашей домашней реновации

Posted: 10 Jan 2011 03:45 AM PST

Мы все еще на тот этап внутри раньше - холстина -го январь когда кажется, что протягивает Новый Год вперед, пустая быть заполненным с нашей завидной работой. Возможно вы делали разрешения нескольк DIY и планируете главную реновацию этот год. Одна из самых критических вещей, котор нужно сделать перед вами начинает создает бюджетю. Трудно оценить точные числа, но конспектировать приблизительные расходы -- и чего вы можете потратить -- поможет держать ваши материалы, работу и проект на следе. Если вы планируете крупномасштабный проект, то вы можете хотеть получить предварительный подчет от местного контрактора. Вы можете использовать это как грубая директива, и делаете регулировки по мере того как вы ныряете в проект.

Самомоднейшие табуретки адвокатского сословия - иметь адвокатское сословие дома никогда не смотрел настолько холодным!

Posted: 10 Jan 2011 02:41 AM PST

A home bar or a kitchen breakfast bar is a great place to gather socially. But in order to turn things up a notch, you have to to make it cool and you have to make it comfortable. The first place to start in designing your bar style is choosing the right bar stool. But how do you know which one is right for you? Well, here are some practical tips to get you started:

  • Measure your bar’s height. No matter what the bar stools look like, if the bar stool is too short or too tall then all your design ideas will be for naught.
  • Determine the length of your bar or countertop so you can decide how many stools would be ideal. You might want one or two more than would usually be comfortable at the bar just in case you have a large group to entertain.
  • Decide on the bar stool options. You can choose padded or unpadded stools, stools that swivel or stools that are stationary, or stool with backs and arms or classic bar stools. Take the amount of use they’ll get into account as you decide on options.
  • Think about complementing the bar’s materials, as well as the decor of the room as a whole (including the flooring and lighting).
  • Know your budget. Bar stools range in price from inexpensive to very expensive. If you know how much you’re willing to spend, that allows you to know how many bar stools you can buy for the money that you’re willing to spend.

Now that the practical stuff is over, here are some bar stool designs that we think will turn your home bar into the most excting room in your home:

Italian designers Ibebi Design is giving you a stylish place to park it with its new Bongo and Hula Op modern bar stools. These ultra modern bar stool designs boast brightly colored swivel seats in every hue under the sun, featuring funky forms made of rotational-molded polyethylene. Finishing off these bar collections is the footrest and a column and base of chromed stainless steel which give these contemporary seats some sleek shine. These stools look great lined up along the bar in a matching set, or for a more eclectic look, you can mix and match colors and even styles.

Hula bar stools from Ibebi

Hula bar stools from Ibebi

Bongo bar stools by Ibebi

Hula bar stools by Ibebi

We think these Mambo and Maxi Mambo bar stools are modern style to the max! Designed by Italy’s own Archirivolto Design for high-end Italian furniture maker Delight, these contemporary bar stools blend style and comfort into several very cool must-have pieces for the home. The number of awesome designs is abundant – you can have them as poufs, stools, and even office chairs. The Mambo bar stools also feature a convenient and versatile adjustable construction that can be raised and lowered, letting you go from the breakfast table to the entertainment bar with ease. These fabulous, fun bar stools/chairs feature a high-strength steel chrome or varnished-aluminum base, topped with an adjustable bubble seat made of transparent acrylic in colorless, red, yellow or blue tints.

Mambo bar stools from Delight

Mambo Poof bar stools from Delight

Bar stools from Dellight

Bar stools by Delight

Bound to fit in at any social gathering, we think the Aro stool from Bernhardt by Danerkais, is a handy and stylish seating solution. Their tall, stately lines are instantly noticeable… yet their circular outline makes them friendly and accessible. The circular base in shining chromed metal gives the stools a wide, stable foundation. Repeated in the frame, the second circle gives you a footrest. Lastly, each Aro stool is topped with a circular seat available in two wood finishes, and a white finish, for you to choose from. Sleek European style for your home entertaining – the Aro stool by Danerka would look great with a breakfast bar or cocktail bar alike!

Aro modern bar stools by Danerka

Aro modern bar stools by Danerka

The Opla Sgabello metal folding bar stool, designed for Ozzio by Gaetano Poratelli and Studio Pizeta, turns the boring old bar stool into a real showpiece! These modern designs combine the flexibility and function of a folding stool with funky, fashionable style. The seats and back rests are made in Vitrex available in 16 cool colors, or in luxurious leather in 21 hot hues.

Folding bar stool by Ozzio

Folding bar stools by Ozzio

Folding bar stool by Ozzio

Go chic with Chuf – the contemporary bar stool design from Ozzio. Created by Gaetano Poratelli and Studio Pizeta, these sleek, modern metal stools look simple, although they're anything but! Boasting an innovative and convenient design, these cool stools are height-adjustable allowing the versatility to go from kitchen, to bar, to dining room in total style. We think your guests will definitely find this bar stool, the coolest seat in the house!

Chuf bar stool from Ozzio

Chuf bar stool from Ozzio

Chuf bar stools by Ozzio

Chuf bar stool by Ozzio

The aerodynamic design of this contemporary bar chair from Cape Furniture will inspire your friends and family to pull up a seat and stay a while. Designed by Arter & Citton, the Concord adjustable swivel bar chair offers the best of both worlds – a simple and sleek form combined with superb functionality that lets you adjust the height of the stool to accommodate various bars or table tops. Way cool!

Concord adjustable bar chair from Cape

Искусство показа картин: Штольни стены

Posted: 08 Jan 2011 07:00 AM PST

Вися картины, много людей пробуют сбалансировать комнату путем устанавливать один или два миллиона на каждой стене. Однако, более успешная стратегия, котор нужно рассматривать собирает все из вашего искусства совместно одна стена и создает вашу собственную штольн стены. Не, картины don’ t должен пойти совместно и рамки don’ t должен сопрягать. В действительности, более менять формам и размеры, лучшее. Над софой одно из логически положений для вашей штольни. Установите базис немного дюймов выше sofa’ задняя часть s и аранжирует ваши картины в интересном составе. (Кредит) Если ваша коллекция произведений искусства клонит к однокрасочному или тонкий, то выбирайте для яркого фона как свежий зеленый цвет известки. (Кредит) Если ваши картины отличают общим оттенок-в этом случае, то голуб-выделите тот цвет путем сопрягать ваши стены. Также, рассматривайте собрать картины темой, как серия портретов или ландшафтов. (Кредит) Висеть картины требует определённого количества принятия окончательного решения; если вы aren’ t вверх для его, вместо, висит несколько минимальные полки и чувствует свободным переставлять ваше искусство как часто по мере того как вы хотите. (Кредит) Смелейшие, текстурированные обои обеспечивают в стиле фанк фон для собрания картин с эклектичными цветами и рамками. (Кредит)

Строить изготовленный на заказ мечт дом: Преимущества и недостатки

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 09:00 AM PST

It’s a new year, with a new decade ahead of us. Maybe it’s also time to consider the business of that dream home that’s been in your imagination for so long.

Shea Whitmire is the President of Whitmire Homes, a home builder in Georgia. The Whitmire family has been building custom homes for more than 30 years and has a proven track record of helping people find a way to make their dream home a reality. Today, Shea talks about the realities of building your own home to help you inject some knowledge into your decision.

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Building a new home is not for the faint at heart. Let's face it: there are lots of decisions to be made.

And, there is one decision that can, in a sense, pave the way for future decisions in the home-building process: the decision to build a custom home or a semi-custom home. This decision largely impacts the choices you will make down the line from light fixtures to flooring to bedrooms.

But what is the true difference between custom and semi-custom homes?

Custom homes
Custom homes give you, as the homeowner, full control over the quality and function of your new home. These homes are unique; they are designed specifically for you and the piece of land on which you want to build. Those desiring a custom home often purchase a piece of land on which they plan to build, and then they hire an architect or a professional home designer to design a home that is tailored to meet personal specifications. Because of their originality, custom homes require you to make many decisions, and large amounts of time will be spent researching products and visiting stores that sell these products.

Semi-custom homes
With semi-custom homes, the builder provides you with pre-designed house styles and floor plans, and you pick the one that best fits your housing preferences. Often times, these existing designs will be modified – either slightly or significantly – to fit personal specifications. Modifications might also be made for a specific piece of land on which you want to build. Similarly, there is some flexibility in the products and features that you choose for these houses; however, the home builder usually sets a budget for various products and features.

For instance, you may be allotted a certain amount of money to spend on kitchen appliances. If you spend over this designated amount, then you must pay for the difference out of pocket. You may even have the opportunity to select certain building features including attached garages, family rooms and unfinished rooms.

Advantages of custom homes

  • When building a custom home, you have full control over each aspect of your home.
  • Ultimately, you decide every product and feature in the house; therefore, you can certainly set your own budget and work within it.
  • As a custom home owner, you live in a unique home and can appreciate each of the choices you made during the building process.
  • The functionality and quality of your home is to your standards.

Disadvantages of custom homes

  • Building a custom home may have a hefty price tag on it depending on the products and features you choose.
  • The unique products and features in some custom homes are not purchased at bulk rate costs; therefore, you often pay more per square foot.
  • Typically, custom homes take the longest to build.
  • If your builder is not also an architect, you will have the added expense of hiring an architect to design a blueprint.
  • Financing a custom home is difficult, since many banks will not approve construction loans.
  • These homes may depreciate faster than traditional homes.

Advantages of semi-custom homes

  • You receive a house that reflects you, but you do not have to deal with the hassle and expense of an architect developing a blueprint from scratch.
  • While working within your builder's pre-set budgets, you can often choose quality features and products and not go over your home-building budget.
  • Some products and features, though not as unique as those in some custom homes, may be purchased at bulk rate costs; therefore, the cost per square foot is less.
  • By beginning the home-building process with a pre-designed home style and floor plan, some people feel more confident in their ability to build a house that fits personal wants and needs.

Disadvantages of semi-custom homes

  • You may have to make significant sacrifices on products and house styles.
  • Quality and functionality may be compromised.
  • Multiple modifications to these homes may cause you to spend more money than was originally anticipated or budgeted.
  • Homebuilders set budgets that may rule out some high-end home products and features.

While there are advantages and disadvantages to both types of homes, it is important for those looking to build a home to accurately assess their desired home specifications. How important is uniqueness? What is your budget? What is your construction time frame? Asking these types of questions can greatly aid you in making a decision on the type of home to build and better ensure that you enjoy one of the largest investments you'll ever make – your new home.

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Thanks, Shea!

Cheers!

Rob.



Building a Custom Dream Home: Advantages and Disadvantages is a post from: BuildDirect. We cover a variety of home improvement products including laminate flooring, hardwood floors, bamboo flooring, tile, decking and more. We also offer a wide range of info on interior design, housing trends, home how to, green building and living, and more.

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Чувствуйте жару: At-Home Saunas на подъеме

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 07:23 AM PST

Они говорят что ваш дом ваше святилище, поэтому он только делает чувство что ваш космос отражает ваши интересы, вкусы и, в случае at-home saunas, ваши предпочтения отдыха. Что может звучать как легкомысленное добавление к некоторому приглашая рай к другим. Журнал Уолл Стрит сообщает что at-home установки sauna на подъеме, по мере того как подвалы re-цели владельцев дома, задний двор линяют и даже шкафы в насыщенный парами at-home рай. В дополнение к создавать роскошное at-home отступление (отсутствие нужной спы), saunas могут также быть визированием партий и сходов, несомненно европейской тенденции которая медленно делает свой путь через Атлантик.

Более лучшая домашняя изоляция простоее чем вы думаете

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 03:59 AM PST

Если you’ ve воюя холодные температуры сезона путем сгибать вверх вашу жару (и в свою очередь ваш счет энергии), после этого вы должны рассматривать форсировать ваше home’ изоляция s, или устанавливать некоторые подъемы энергии эффективные. Много людей не думают для того чтобы увеличить выход по энергии их дома перед ударами зимы, или они просто не понимают важность таких улучшений. Все, что угодно причина, преимущества делать эти изменения может быть огромн-для и вашего бюджети и уровня комфорта на дому. Для того чтобы помочь вам более лучше понять опасности бедно изолированное домой, заканчивать связь это infographic от наших друзей на WellHome. Создано проверкой энергии WellHome Убеженное давно пора для того чтобы определить выход по энергии вашего собственного дома? WellHome может сделать как раз то с современный диагностическим оборудованием которое определяет как хороше системы в настоящее время установленные в ваш дом работают. WellHome может после этого предложить изменения которые помогли бы вашей семье больше всего, пока обращающ сосредоточенное внимание ваш бюджетя. Улучшения смогли быть как просто как применяющся больше конопатят к зонам куда воздух избегает. Не получите налево в холоде эта зима. Сделайте вашим домом больше энергии эффективн-ваша семья и ваш бумажник возблагодарит вас для его.

Верхняя кухня Remodeling тенденции

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 03:44 AM PST

Тенденции кухни часто не приняты слишком серьезно как кажется, что приходят и идут тенденции быстро. Однако специалисты теперь говорят что некоторые зоны тенденций конструкции кухни здесь остаться посылающ кухню remodeling в новое направление перманентности. Естественные каменные worktops и острова оставали как популярными как wen они сперва приехали. Эта кухня отклоняет обзор 2010 – 2011 мимолётный взгляд в будущее. Спрашивают одному вопросу – зеленый цвет все еще будет главной характеристикой в 5 сезонах? для теперь естественного фаворит поэтому будет интересно увидеть если оно остается. Были спрошены, что расклассифицировали участники в обзоре верхние 8 тенденций в маштабе 1-ого к последнему. 1. зеленая кухня – 2. cabinetry – нержавеющей стали; 3. исправленный деревянный настил – 4. проектированные каменные countertops – 5. стально вытяните вне faucets брызга и одиночную раковину – 6. рефрижерация – французской двери металла; 7. cooktops – индукции; 8. таблица как остров кухни. Вопросы спросили: Что самый сподручный тип кухни? Что ваши 3 любимейших тавра cabinetry? Какой материал пола самый легкий для того чтобы очистить? Что ваш мечт countertop? Назовите ваш верхний faucet 3 и утоните тавра? Что самая важная характеристика в рефрижерации? Что самая важная варя характеристика? Что одна вещь вы не можете забыть на острове кухни?

Рационализаторства от Sears Kenmore на CES

Posted: 06 Jan 2011 04:00 PM PST

Sears Kenmore введет трио новых продуктов на CES этот год. Эти продукты победители 2011 рационализаторства конструируют и пожалований Инджиниринг так же, как самое лучшее лауреата рационализаторств в главной категории бытовых устройств. Объявления продукта CES судомойка элиты Kenmore уже были обозначены победителем индустрией и включают взаимодействующие управления LCD цвета, которые длина и состояние цикла характеристики, польза и внимательность детализируют, и подсказки обслуживания. Холеный экран LCD 5 дюймов расположен на верхней части двери судомойки и спрятан от взгляда закрывано для более чистого взгляда.

GE вводит их франтовские домашние технологии на CES

Posted: 06 Jan 2011 10:58 AM PST

CES расширяло их соединенную домашнюю область и оно кажется что Kenmore и GE водят путь с вводить их самую последнюю в домашних технологиях. Для тавра едока как большого как GE свое удивительно которого это их первое появление на CES. Они использовали эта возможность ввести 3 главных выдвижения в франтовской домашней технологии. Менеджер энергии ядра с технологией Brillion, зарядной станцией корабля GE WattStation электрической, и предварительной малой ветротурбиной. Все из этих выдвижений пользованы ключом на помогая едоках уменьшают цены здоровья и energy-related и redefine отметка уровня для представления домочадца. «Технология GE новаторская адресует потребности наших быстро изменяя жизней и делает поэтому на недорогом для едоков,» сказал Дэвид McCalpin, генеральный директор, домашнее управление энергии, приборы GE & освещать. «Едоки рассчитывают около данных по реального времени сообщить решения домочадца. Мы обеспечиваем это на GE. От менеджера энергии Nucleus™ с технологией Brillion™, к заряжателю корабля WattStation электрическому, технология цифров-энергии включает преобразование энергии которое сделает жизни людей более легким.»

Узнайте которое тип настила прав для вас

Posted: 06 Jan 2011 09:00 AM PST

Choice when it comes to flooring has expanded greatly over the last few decades, and particularly in the last decade or so. Now, choice is good as we know. But, sometimes it can be a little overwhelming. After all, a new floor for many people is a long-term investment, not a purchase they’re considering on the fly. In thinking about this long-term approach, and not the short term, ‘it’ll do for now’, there are a few questions to consider when choosing which floor is right for you.

To make it extra easy, I’ve created a short list of questions in no particular order you may want to ask yourself surrounding this question of choosing the right floor for you. And in addition to the list, I’ve attached a slick flow chart, not designed by me (or it wouldn’t be slick), as a takeaway that will help you focus on what’s important for you.

You’ll notice that a lot of the questions aren’t about looks so much. I figure you know what you’re after on that front. But, what I hope you’ll find is the floor that will look good, and will last you a long time, too.

Take a look!

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1. Affordability
Let’s start with the basics; budget. In this day and age, nearly everyone is thinking about great results for less money. And where many might say that you can’t have both, the flooring industry is making that less true now than it was in the past. For an example of affordability in a floor, some great selections of laminate flooring are waiting for you to explore them, delivering the look of real hardwood at a fraction of the cost. The same goes for many types of tile, perfect for kitchens and bathrooms.

Of course, as soon as we talk about a choice in affordable flooring, the next thought that occurs to a lot of people is the question of how long a floor like that is going to last. Well …

2. Durability
An important question, which has a lot of options open to you, dependent on your circumstances, and of course your climate in many cases. But, generally speaking, high AC rated laminate floors, solid and engineered wood flooring species that rank highly on the Janka hardness scale, porcelain tile, and stone tile are great places to start when it comes to hard-wearing, long-term floors designed to last for decades and beyond.

Here's a flowchart of the types of questions you're going to be asking, and some possible answers to consider as well. Click on this flow chart to view it in detail

3. Warmth and ‘softness’

A lot of people are looking for the softer touch when they shop for floors, with warmth and softness under foot being the most important consideration. Or maybe it’s just the need to make sure that falling objects and people won’t see any damage when landing on the would-be new floor. For situations like this, carpeting is a great choice for warmth, softness, and cushioning. So is cork flooring, which naturally retains warmth and has tiny cells that provide natural cushioning, and noise reduction too. Speaking of which …

4. Quietness
To avoid echo, and the click-click-click of footwear, many people look for flooring that naturally dampens sound, or is at least unlikely to create that echoey, clicky sound. Once again, cork floors is the natural way to go. But, so is carpeting (which absorbs sound by way of thicker underpad), and vinyl tile which can be attached to a subfloor, avoiding any gaps between the flooring and that subfloor, the cause of the ‘echo’ you hear on other types of flooring.

5. DIY-friendliness
For many people, this is tied in with ‘affordable’, while also being dependent on experience and acumen with measuring tapes, power saws, and general carpetry skills as a do-it-yourselfer. Everything’s relative on this front, but generally speaking, ceramic tile, laminate flooring, bamboo floors, engineered wood floors, and vinyl tile are among the first options that many DIYers go for when thinking about ease of installation in flooring.

6. Easily maintenance
Since buying quality flooring is a long-term investment, homeowners like you are also thinking about what comes after the installation. After all, once it’s in and looking great, you have to figure out what to do to make it keep looking great. This is where a lot of the smoother floors come in, particularly laminate floors, tile, and vinyl, which are designed with this aspect firmly in mind. Most of these choices in flooring are kept looking great by way of weekly attention, with dry or barely-damp mopping to clear them of dust and grit; no sealing, no refinishing, no fuss.

7. Environmentally-friendly
It’s been firmly established that green flooring, and indeed green anything, is more of a spectrum than it is a set of absolutes. But, for floors that tick a lot of the boxes for sustainability, bamboo and cork are the high-profile kingpins of green floors. Linoleum also must be mentioned for high scoring sustainability along a number of fronts. Also, many types of porcelain tile are made using post-industrial materials, making them something of a less publicized green floor.

8. Re-sale value
Some homeowners are looking to the future, but maybe a different future than others. I’m speaking about adding a type of flooring that will increase value and a larger return when selling a property on. In this, the traditional floor covering is the obvious choice. Solid hardwood and stone tile are stalwart choice when looking to achieve that authentic high-end ambience when prospective buyers come to call. To get that ‘ah’ from a broader base of buyer, real hardwood, and natural stone are the go-to surfaces.

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Now, clearly there are way, way more factors that are going to rightly have an influence on which type of flooring you choose. When it comes to factors like your local climate, the construction of your home, light exposure, average indoor moisture levels, and more, the real expert here is you. So, another bit of advice here is to get into contact with a trusted flooring vendor, and start a conversation with them about some of these factors before you buy.

Ask about which flooring choice makes the most sense for your specific situation. Ask about warranty information too, and find out how much support you can count on post-sale. One of the best ways of achieving success with a long-term investment like your flooring, is to get all the facts from an expert you can trust.

After that, the transformation of your space is in your hands! Good luck!

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Дайте вашим прессформам Baseboard новую высоту

Posted: 06 Jan 2011 05:54 AM PST

Прессформы Baseboard одно из тех заботливых касаний которые полируют комнату и добавляют как раз достаточное архитектурноакустическое астетическое для того чтобы сделать вещи интересно. Но в зависимости от вашего дома, вы можете найти с малыми прессформами baseboard которые только выступают дюйм или так над ковром. С немного поставк и стоимостью викэнда свободного времени, вы можете легко зафиксировать ситуацию используя маленький ноу-хау DIY. Remodelaholic имеет консультацию полного baseboard отливая в форму, но мы получаем предваротельный просмотр для вас.

2011 Remodeling отклоняет для того чтобы дунуть ваш разум

Posted: 06 Jan 2011 03:58 AM PST

While 2010 featured some pretty amazing design trends, the New Year brings new concepts that will gain momentum and blow your mind. Indeed, this year promises to be exciting.

We predict 2011 to be a year that features the most beautiful green modern designs yet, and a year that (in this economy) focuses less on starting from scratch and more on individuals working with the world around them to create for themselves domestic beauty. Here are three trends to look out for.

1. All-in-One Spaces

With more and more professionals making their homes a second work space or full-time office, the design world has caught on to the all-in-one space trend. And this year promises to be the most brilliant display of architectural deftness in merging functionality with aesthetics.


An amazingly functional space with kitchen, dining area and living room in one

Smaller spaces that do more will begin to look sleeker and simplified. And this effect lies completely in the concept of spatial reasoning. How else will you be able to feed your dog, host a client coffee, spread out afternoon work, accommodate kids' homework, and serve a family dinner all in one day, all in one space?

2. Neutrals Revisited

While neutrals have been accused of being an easy choice and even (gasp) bland, dwellings are beginning to embrace the pared-down elegance of neutrals. And it so goes beyond beige. From crisp whites and creams, to bolder pseudo-neutrals of slate, black and navy, neutrals provide oomph without over-powering.

In the age of chic mix-and-match furniture, neutrals provide continuity throughout a space, and showcase featured pieces like art. While bold colors are obvious, consider the subtle power of, say, a small bedroom-turned-library with glossy navy walls.

3. Mix-and-Match Midcentury Modern

With renewed interest in the sleek simplicity of midcentury-modern furniture (and its increasing availability everywhere—even garage boutiques), dwellings will begin to mix furniture in a style that says less "flea market" and more "your grandfather's den, redux."


The gorgeous midcentury artist loft of Dee Adams

Mirroring the current psychology of society, spaces will mix chic with eco-intelligence and casual elegance. Refurbished and antique furniture. Sleek and understated decor. Mixed pieces assembled in a cohesive and beautiful whole.

And that, friends, is a trend to embrace wholeheartedly.

Photo Credits: Dee Adams, FurniCraft, Lux-Interior, HouseBeautiful

Обработки окна на бюджете

Posted: 06 Jan 2011 03:00 AM PST

Имеете ли вы много или немного окон в вашем доме, выбор для того чтобы добавить обработки окна может быть довольно дорогим в зависимости от чего вы выбираете. Возможно красивейше акцентировать ваши окна и не сломать банк. Недорогие идеи для обработок окна 1. Штанги занавеса могут прийти от много рентабельных источников. Деревянные шпонки можно покрасить, трубы краски брызга, украшают ветви вала, или рыболовные удочки для того чтобы держать ваши занавесы, задрапировывает, или ножницы. 2. Постельные бель пользы вместо традиционной ткани для задрапировывают. 3. Сделайте ваши задрапировывает. Она не имеет значение если вы нет белошвейки. Купите обмылки ткани и закончите края с witchery стежком. Вам не нужно потратить много деньги для того чтобы иметь привлекательные обработки окна. Получите идеи творческих и пользы стоимости сбережений выделить окна в вашем доме. DirectBuy носит широкий массив шторок и штарок окна для того чтобы создать красивейший взгляд в любой комнате вашего дома. Вы найдете вертикальные шторки и много других типов для того чтобы выбрать от - всех на сбережениях до 50% с розничных цен.

Разрешение Новый Год: Восстанавовьте дом

Posted: 05 Jan 2011 04:01 AM PST

С завальцовкой Новый Год внутри и предлагающ новый старт, вы можете иметь разрешения на вашем разум-включая улучшать ваше жизненное пространство. Пока хонинговать ваши искусства катания на водных лыжах может быть что-то которое не будет мочь ждать до лета, теперь время думать о доме remodeling проекты. В действительности, зима самое лучшее время года запланировать ваши улучшения. Потому что самая лучшая работа реновации типично получает законченной весной, теперь время думать вперед и планировать ваша стратегия. Поговорите к архитектору для того чтобы получить вниз на бумаге идеи которые плавали в вашу головку. Работайте совместно конкретно для того чтобы запланировать чего вы хотите и чего работает для вашего специфического образа жизни. Держите в разуме что самые лучшие реновации персонализировать. Соберите изображения и примечания для того чтобы помочь articulate вашему иде-и посмотреть через он-лайн базы данных как наша remodeling фотогалерея, для воодушевленности. Воспрепятствовано полно brainstorm в этом этапе инкубации прежде чем вы готовы сломать землю весной. Затем, контактируйте контрактор. Посмотрите через наши собственные обширные предложения контрактора. Самые лучшие контракторы обычно получают записанными в январь, поэтому посмотрите, что теперь приобрести профессиональные ресурсы которые помогут вам достигнуть изменений ваших сновидений. После этого вы счастливо будете восстанавливаны, и способно для того чтобы сфокусировать на другом вещ-как улучшать тот слалом лыжи воды. Кредит фото: & конструкции Джереми Levine; Джейсон Ippolito через Flickr CC
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