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Archive for January, 2010
January 29th, 2010
If you live in a small space with no room for a dining table, you can choose a nice coffee table that can function dually as a dining table for your guests. If you’ve never had to deal with this situation before, you may be pleasantly surprised at how much fun it can be and how cool it can look.
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Tags: Coffee Tables, Dining Tables, DirectBuy, Living Room Furniture
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January 28th, 2010
Got the winter blahs? Ready for spring to be here yesterday? This is a great time to look around your home and see where you can make a few easy changes to add a little sparkle to your indoor space.
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Tags: Bedrooms, DirectBuy, Home Decorating, Living Rooms
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January 27th, 2010
A lot of thought normally goes into the furniture in a bedroom. The size bed appropriate for the room or size of people who sleep in it, nightstands, dressers, and wardrobes are items most in thought when discussing bedroom furnishings. It seems the bedding is almost an afterthought when it actually is an important part of the overall furnishings.
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Tags: Bedding, Bedroom Accessories, Bedroom Furniture, DirectBuy
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January 26th, 2010
If you have a parent or loved one in the home who is elderly or disabled, a walk-in bath tub can make grooming easier. But you don’t have to be elderly or disabled to enjoy the benefits – no matter what stage you are at in life, an accessible bath tub and shower can be useful to everyone.
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Tags: DirectBuy, Walk-in Bath Tub
Posted in Bathroom Remodeling | No Comments »
January 25th, 2010
When people think of area rugs, they tend to think of a standard, rectangular shaped, Persian style rug. But today’s area’s rugs come in so many colors, styles and shapes that you can choose the perfect area rug to complement the rest of your home décor.
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Tags: Area Rugs, DirectBuy
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January 22nd, 2010
All tile is not created equal. Each type of tile is appropriate for certain applications, and it is important to know what these are, particularly when it comes to a wet installation such as a shower floor.
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Tags: DirectBuy, Shower Floor Tile, Showers, Sinks, Tile, Tubs, Vanities
Posted in Bathroom Remodeling | No Comments »
January 21st, 2010
That’s right, most everything that was in style back in the old days is making its way back. They call it retro now, but odds are, like the old adage says, “If you keep something long enough, it will come back in style.” One item making a strong comeback is shag. Shag rugs were extremely popular in the 1960s to early 70’s, and they are back in style today.
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Tags: Carpet, DirectBuy, Shag Carpet, Shag Rugs
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January 20th, 2010
Billiard tables come in various styles and colors so you are sure to find the right one to match your home décor. From dark cherry wood to lighter brown woods, your options with billiard tables are endless.
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Tags: Billiards, DirectBuy, Game Room, Pool Table
Posted in Home Entertainment | No Comments »
January 19th, 2010
Enhance your home entertainment experience with high-quality speakers. When you’re watching TV at home, you can get that “movie theater” experience in the privacy of your home with the right audio speakers.
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Tags: DirectBuy, Home Entertainment Equipment, Speakers
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January 18th, 2010
The showerhead you have in your bathroom has a great deal to do with how satisfying your shower can be. The odds of you having an almost spa-like experience in your own bathroom can be increased with the use of a high-quality rain showerhead.
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Tags: DirectBuy, Showerheads, Showers
Posted in Bathroom Remodeling | No Comments »
January 15th, 2010
Creating a sense of artistry in any room of your home can be accomplished with the use of mosaic tile. Designs and scenes are formed with the use of glass and or natural stone and are often difficult to distinguish from an actual painting.
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Tags: DirectBuy, Glass Tile, Mosaic Tile, Natural Stone
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January 14th, 2010
The lighting in your home is very important to make sure you create a pleasant atmosphere as well as providing the proper amount of light for various situations. There are so many different types of lighting to help you make that happen while also adding lovely accents to your home décor.
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Tags: Adjustable Lamps, DirectBuy, Floor Lamps, Table Lamps
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January 13th, 2010
Regularly cleaning your microwave is a good way to prevent food grime from building-up so stains are easier to remove.
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Tags: DirectBuy, Kitchen Appliance, Microwaves
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January 12th, 2010
A lot of homeowners use their garage for more than just parking cars. A lot of times it is used as a storage space. But through the years, a lot of unwanted stuff and not frequently used items accumulate causing disorganization and clutter. Check out the following 5 easy ways you can organize your garage today!
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Tags: DirectBuy, Garage Cabinets, Home Organization
Posted in Getting Organized | 5 Comments »
January 11th, 2010
Choosing the right coffee table for your living room takes some serious thought. It’s not just a place to prop your feet! A coffee table can add a distinctive look to your living room and provide a ton of functionality as well.
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Tags: Coffee Tables, DirectBuy, Living Room Furniture
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January 8th, 2010
Though we can’t do much about the wintery weather, we can illuminate the inside of our homes to provide a well-lighted atmosphere that can keep the dreary outdoors at bay.
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Tags: DirectBuy, Light Fixtures
Posted in Lighting | No Comments »
January 7th, 2010
Many people think of patio or sunroom areas when wicker furniture is discussed. The truth is wicker will work wonderfully in any room of the house. Its versatility works well with any design scheme.
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Tags: DirectBuy, Wicker Bedroom Furniture, Wicker Dining Room Furniture, Wicker Furniture, Wicker Living Room Furniture
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January 6th, 2010
Check out the top five reasons why ceramic tile flooring is one of the most popular choices in kitchen flooring and how it can work for you.
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Tags: Ceramic Tile Flooring, DirectBuy
Posted in Flooring | No Comments »
January 5th, 2010
The decision to install carpet in your home is a major one. Here are some things you need to consider when shopping for the right carpet style for you.
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Tags: Carpet, DirectBuy
Posted in Carpet | No Comments »
January 4th, 2010
There are a lot of vacuums on the market so it can be hard trying to choose the right one. They range in price from affordable to luxury but no matter which type of vacuum you can afford, make sure it has the following qualities to optimally clean your carpet.
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Tags: DirectBuy, Vacuum
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