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Top 10 Crown Molding Materials - part 3

Continuation of the article by
Pat
The installation of crown molding cannot be made any easier than with peel and stick. Peel and stick comes in kits of plastic molding pieces which have self-adhesive backs and four outside corners. Peel and stick is available for the really low-tech, low cost way to decorate. No power […]

May 01 2008 | Bathroom and Decorating and Interior Design and Living Room | No Comments »

Top 10 Crown Molding Materials - part 2

Continuation of the article by Pat Tomaskovic:

MDF crown molding, a wood-based composite material that uses wood fibers with a synthetic resin, is another example of how a builder or decorator can accent any room or hallway. MDF is environmentally safe and requires less preparation. It is often primed to a smooth surface which […]

May 01 2008 | Hallways & Entrance and Interior Design and Living Room and Renovation & Remodeling and Trends | No Comments »

Top 10 Crown Molding Materials - part 1

By Pat Tomaskovic
Decorative crown molding has changed over the centuries. Crown molding has a rich history which dates back to the second millennium B.C. and was often found in palaces. It has evolved from the beauty of the Greek forms to the simple curves of the Roman era; from the flowers and vines of […]

May 01 2008 | Architecture Design and Decorating and Interior Design | No Comments »

How to Paint Stripes

One very popular faux finish is that of wall stripes. Striping can be formal and sophisticated for a dinning room, or whimsical striping for a child’s bedroom. Faux stripes are easy enough to do for the beginning faux finisher and professional enough for the skilled faux artisan to be proud of.

April 29 2008 | How to's & Tools and Interior Design and Living Room and Maintenance | No Comments »

Staining a Masonite Door 101

Staining a Masonite Door 101
Staining your Masonite door is a simple process that can achieve elaborate results. Three easy stages—Preparing, Staining, and Applying a top-coat—will allow you to increase both the aesthetics and value of your home.
Preparation
Preparing to stain your door just might be the most demanding step of the process. You will […]

April 23 2008 | Decorating and How to's & Tools and Interior Design | No Comments »

How To Stage A House For The Market

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Copyright © 2007 Wee Dilts
For A Faster Sale More Profit: Stage it.
Staging is the process of getting a house ready to sell. It is an important step; it is almost as important as pricing. Many For Sale by Owners make a mistake; they just put a sign in the yard and hope […]

April 11 2008 | Home Purchase & Sale and Home Value and How to's & Tools and Interior Design | No Comments »

Garden Improvements ‘Add Privacy And Value’

Taking out a cheap loan to pay for some improvements to a garden could enable potential house sellers to raise the value of their home, with the aesthetic pleasure, privacy and protection offered by a well-developed garden often an enticing proposition for those looking to buy a property.
According to comments from a partner of chartered […]

March 02 2008 | Garden and Home Value and Interior Design and Tips | No Comments »

Efficient Garage Floor Plans

Are you designing your new dream home with an architect or a builder? If so, don’t forget to lay out the garage floor plans too. We tend to overlook garages, but they can be so much more than just a place for your vehicles.
What you want to do is start by examining sample floor and […]

February 28 2008 | Garage and Interior Design | No Comments »

Artsy, Eco-Friendly Furniture for your Home

When people first think of contemporary furniture, some tend to picture something completely out of this world, kind of like something you would see in the Museum of Modern Art or at the Met. But don’t be fooled by these pieces; eco-friendly, unique and functional, find out why these unusual furniture items are such a big hit and what you should consider before investing in one.

February 12 2008 | Decorating and Green Living and Interior Design | No Comments »

Texture - A Design Element Which Requires More Consideration

Texture and the mix of such is a secret to creating a comfortable interior. When creating a room design it is vital to coordinate all the textures in a room to achieve visual and tactile interest. A well designed room incorporates a careful selection of different textures.

February 04 2008 | Decorating and How to's & Tools and Interior Design and Living Room and Planning and Trends | No Comments »

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