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Chemical sensitivity and home safety

woodrow — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 03:13:02 +0000

Slowly, it seems, homeowners and contractors are paying closer attention to the side effects of chemicals and building materials. The main culprits being addressed today are volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that “off-gas” into the living area of homes. As more builders create air-tight, energy efficient homes, the effect of VOCs is compounded in that they [...]

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Old home exteriors: Should you use paint or stain?

woodrow — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 23:59:19 +0000

Home improvement or maintenance projects for historical homes naturally bring up issues that never surface with newer or new retro designs. A major concern among owners of historical homes is retaining the original period look without compromising on the cost and preservation qualities of modern materials. A great many historical homes have wood exteriors that, [...]

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Removing paint stains after the fact

woodrow — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 23:03:46 +0000

No matter how careful you are when painting the interior or exterior of your home, stains happen. The better contractor knows how to dab up spills immediately and remove all traces of the accident. But what about stains that escape your attention when you’re painting as a do-it-yourselfer? Once the stain is set and dry, [...]

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Tips on interior painting by roller

woodrow — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 21:00:47 +0000

Painting the interior walls and ceiling of your home doesn’t have to be a terrible misadventure—unless you want it to be! As with most home improvements, if you use the proper tools, then all you need for success is to apply the proper techniques. Even if you employ a time-tested painting technique, the job may [...]

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Interior Painting to Beat the Winter Blues

woodrow — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 17:21:39 +0000

With holiday shopping in full fury, the last thing you’re considering is the idea of repainting. But as most of you know, fresh interior paint can change your home–and emotional outlook–in quick order. It may be one of the surest ways to produce the greatest amount of change. Remember: the post-holiday blues can sneak up on [...]

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8 Ways to Spiff Up Your Home for Fall

woodrow — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 23:48:44 +0000

Labor Day has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have time to complete the eight do-it-yourself projects that Kipplinger suggests that you get done before winter’s cold breath blows against your house. Kipplinger’s idea is that you really want to get some cost-effective improvements done before you’re wound up tight in holiday [...]

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Ceiling Painting Tips from the Pros

woodrow — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:28:53 +0000

If you’re like me, turning to a family member or relative to paint your home may come with a large element of risk. That’s unless they paint professionally. While I have had success painting rooms of my home–and in having a cousin in to handle the kitchen–the finished look never quite looks as good as [...]

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Remodeling the Kids’ Bedrooms

woodrow — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:37:51 +0000

For my first themed bedroom as a child, my parents put out posters of the woods, hung my coonskin cap from a hook, and we called it a “Daniel Boone” motif. It didn’t last long after I got my first chemistry set and scorched the poster of pine trees and brilliant blue sky. Comparatively, today’s [...]

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New Lead Paint Laws for 2010

woodrow — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:51:38 +0000

It’s hard to keep track of new legislation that affects home building and remodeling across the 50 states. Too often homeowners and re-modelers get going on a project that requires a local permit and suddenly discover they have to lay out additional money to meet building codes. I know people who have had to rip [...]

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Need a New Look for Your Floors? Just Add Paint

Paige — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:45:55 +0000

This year, everyone is looking for ways to add to their home without breaking the bank. If you have wood floors, you’d be surprised at the options you have for updating them. Don’t think you lack options when it comes to refinishing your floors…here are some cool out of the box ideas for spicing up [...]

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What to Do With All Those Leaves

Mary — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:09:43 +0000

Ochre oranges and vibrant reds have started to peek out through the lush monochrome greens of our abundant foliage here in town. It’s crisp out and the leaves are ready to be crunched under foot while sipping a pumpkin flavored coffee beverage. Autumn is a great time of year to indulge in the warm colors and [...]

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An Ounce of Prevention

Mary — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:32:07 +0000

Some houses get lightly lived in, and then there are those abodes that weather the perfect storms of kids and pets and indoor floor sock hockey. Among other things. Do you have a house that works hard? Ok maybe you don’t exactly have floor hockey tournaments going down on the kitchen tiles, but your house [...]

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Pick a Color, Any Color

Mary — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:15:08 +0000

Do you have one of those rooms in your house that you just can’t seem to do anything with? Maybe it’s a guest bedroom, a den, or the mudroom-it happens to the best of houses. Sometimes rooms or spaces just get a little left behind. We found a quick, inspiring way to upgrade the spaces you’re [...]

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