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Archive for December, 2009
December 31st, 2009
Window seats make beautiful additions to any room of your home. The visual appeal enhances any room and these seats provide unique storage options. The wall space beneath a window is often unutilized and can be the perfect area to build a seating area.
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Tags: DirectBuy, Home Remodeling, Storage, Window Seats
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December 30th, 2009
Do you have beautiful scenery surrounding your home? If so, ensure you can always enjoy it without having to go out of doors by installing picture windows in your home. Frame out the beauty of your surroundings with these oversized windows so you can see the view from the comfort of the indoors.
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Tags: DirectBuy, Window Treatments, Windows
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December 29th, 2009
It is just as important to breathe quality air indoors as outdoors. Lots of folks tend to focus on the ozone layer, smog, etc. but quite often, we don’t actually stop to think about the air which circulates inside our homes.
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Tags: DirectBuy, Home Air Filtration, Home Improvement
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December 28th, 2009
Now that you’ve got an HD TV in at least one room of your home, have you considered putting a high definition TV in another room? Once you go HD, it’s hard to go back so you should definitely consider upgrading the other home theater entertainment equipment in your home.
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Tags: DirectBuy, HD TV, High Definition TV
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December 23rd, 2009
Sometimes the freezer attached to your refrigerator is not enough and you find yourself needing more storage. That’s when a stand-alone freezer is a great kitchen appliance for your home.
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Tags: DirectBuy, Freezers
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December 22nd, 2009
Get a timeless piece of furniture by purchasing a glass top computer desk for your home office. The elegant appearance of a glass top desk will bring a sense of style to your office. Glass top computer desks have a pull out drawer for keyboards and mouse/mouse pads, plus practical storage for pens, paper, and other desk accessories.
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Tags: Computer Desks, Desks, DirectBuy
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December 21st, 2009
Closet space is at a premium in most houses, particularly older homes. It doesn’t matter if you have a walk-in closet or smaller one, you will be much happier if it is organized and maximized for storing your clothing, shoes, and other items.
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December 18th, 2009
Everyone these days is interested in saving a buck and many of us are even interested in saving the planet and natural resources.
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Tags: Conserve Energy, DirectBuy, Energy Efficient Appliances, Light Bulbs, Lighting, outdoor Grills, Save Money
Posted in Home Remodeling | 1 Comment »
December 17th, 2009
‘Tis the season to be jolly and deck your halls with holiday décor. Nothing gets you in the mood for the holiday season like decorating your house for Christmas or Hanukkah. The holidays are hectic for most everyone but it is nice to be able to come home and relax with your home trimmed to the hilt for your holiday.
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December 16th, 2009
Area rugs are a fun and easy way to add some color to any room in your home. Whether it’s a simple and modern style or ornate and luxurious looking, the right area rug can jazz up carpet or add padding to a hard floor.
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Tags: Area Rugs, DirectBuy, Home Improvement
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December 15th, 2009
Area rugs add beauty to any room of your home. They can be the finishing touch to a room or the focal point. The use of natural material in the creating of rugs has been on the rise for the last several years.
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Tags: Area Rugs, DirectBuy, Eco-Friendly Rugs, Natural Area Rugs, Rugs
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December 14th, 2009
Electric fireplaces are a great way to keep your home warm and cozy during the winter months. Since the “fire” is simulated, you don’t have to worry about an actual “flame” which can be safer for your home but you still have to exercise caution because an electric fireplace is like a space heater.
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Tags: DirectBuy, Electric Fireplace, Electric Fireplaces, Home Improvement
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December 11th, 2009
Imagine trying to build and maintain a fire in the fireplace with no hand tools. More than likely, you’d get burned or burn up your broom handle when using it as a fire poker. Purchase a quality set of fire tools to keep the flame going on your fire.
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Tags: DirectBuy, Fireplace Tools, Home Furnishings
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December 10th, 2009
It’s getting to be that time of year when you are ready to sit by the roaring fire. Make the face of your fireplace more beautiful and prevent an ember from popping out on your new rug by utilizing a fireplace screen.
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Tags: DirectBuy, Fire Screens, Fireplace Screens, Fireplace Tools, Home Furnishings
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December 9th, 2009
The last article on How to Clean Window Blinds discussed how to take care of vinyl, aluminum, or fabric blinds. But if you have wood window blinds , here is some helpful information on how to protect your investment.
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Tags: DirectBuy, Window Blinds, Wood Window Blinds
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December 8th, 2009
A few days after installing brand new window blinds, you’re sure to see some dust settling. As long as you frequently clean them, you’ll only have to wipe away a thin layer – the key is not to let them get built up with grime. The type of window blinds you have will determine how you clean them so check out the following advice for some helpful cleaning hints.
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Tags: Aluminum Blinds, DirectBuy, Fabric Blinds, Vinyl Blinds, Window Blinds
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December 7th, 2009
Maybe you don’t keep the neatest office area or maybe you just don’t have an extra room in your home to turn into an office. One nifty idea is to turn a seldom used closet into your home office. This is a great space saving idea which also can be kept hidden from view when not in use.
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Tags: Desks, DirectBuy, Home Office Furniture, Office Chairs, Office Furniture
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December 4th, 2009
Insulation installed properly will help you stop losing heat and also keep cold air out. It will keep your heating unit from being over worked and therefore increase the life of your heating unit.
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December 3rd, 2009
Creating a finished look in any room of your home can be achieved with the use of molding. Crown molding is the most popular choice and is most often placed as a transition piece between the top of your wall and ceiling. You can also use crown molding to finish ledges, hearths, and many other architectural elements of your home.
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Tags: Crown Molding, DirectBuy, Home Furnishings, Home Improvement
Posted in Home Remodeling | 1 Comment »
December 2nd, 2009
In Part one of this article, you learned about a few ways to save on kitchen cabinets. This article will give you a few more hints and tips to help you know what to look for in kitchen cabinets while saving you money at the same time.
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Tags: Direct Buy, DirectBuy, Kitchen Cabinets
Posted in Kitchen Remodeling | 1 Comment »