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Summer/Fall 2013

Outdoor Resort In Your Back Yard

This summer many will be spending more vacation time at home instead of traveling to a distant location. According to the American Lighting Association (ALA), with a few updates to…

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July 15, 2013

Summer/Fall 2013

Where Different Paint Sheen Levels Are Most At Home

When it comes to selecting an interior paint for your home, there’s more to consider than quality and color. Most paints come in a variety of sheen levels, as many…

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July 15, 2013

Summer/Fall 2013

Remodel / Renovate / Update What you need to know before you start your project!

You will get the very best result if you start with a clear picture of your lifestyle.  Before making decisions about materials for your “new” rooms you should consider how…

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July 15, 2013

Summer/Fall 2013

The Swimming Pool You’ve Always Wanted

A new generation of weight conscious, health conscious and fun conscious homeowners are discovering the fitness benefits of swimming in a lap pool, year round, right at home. If a…

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July 15, 2013

Summer/Fall 2013

Enhance Your Backyard Enjoyment: Just Add Water

Installing a water feature in your backyard is a great way to create instant aesthetic value to any setting. Options abound for the do-it-yourself (DIY) homeowner. Selecting the right water…

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July 15, 2013

Summer/Fall 2013

Choosing Window Treatments: 7 Secrets from an Industry Insider

After working with window treatments for 20 years, Karin Miller, Vice President of Merchandising and Product Development for 3 Day Blinds, is an expert on how to frame windows with…

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July 15, 2013

Summer 2013

Black is the New Green

In the early 1970s, when the environmental movement was just gaining momentum, pop singer Joni Mitchell wrote her iconic song, “Big Yellow Taxi,” that lamented the destruction of natural areas…

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May 15, 2013