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		<title>Pretty in Pink Paint</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 22:03:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pat, Home Remodeling Pro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Liven up the walls of your home with a bright, new hue.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I recently had the walls of my apartment painted pink and it was an affordable and instant makeover for the rest of my home. Everyone who knows me, knows that pink is my favorite color but I did not go overboard to everyone&#8217;s surprise.</p>
<p>I carefully selected which walls I wanted to paint and I made sure no room had more than one wall painted pink so each had the right amount of color without being too overpowering.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/funky-pink-living-room.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3054" title="Walls Painted Pink in a Living Room" src="http://www.directhomediscount.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/funky-pink-living-room.jpg" alt="Walls Painted Pink in a Living Room" width="384" height="291" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Picking Your Paint Color</strong></p>
<p>For me the choice was easy &#8211; I wanted the most bubble gum pink known to man to adorn my walls but to each his own. You may want a darker color such as gray or burnt orange or maybe even a bold red or crisp green.</p>
<p>Whatever color you choose, make sure it is something you can live with and won&#8217;t quickly tire of seeing it on your walls.</p>
<p><strong>The Price is Right to Paint My Walls</strong><br />
The cost of the paint was relatively inexpensive and fortunately for me, so was the cost of labor (it helped that it was a dear family friend). This is not always the case so it&#8217;s best to ask around and see which one of your friends and family members knows someone who can do a good job without costing too much.</p>
<p>You can also check an online local search directory for more information and most importantly for reviews from what other people are saying.</p>
<p>Of course, when hiring a painter, you want to ask around and see who your friends and family can recommend or check an online local search directory for more information and reviews.</p>
<p>Whatever your style; whatever your budget, <a title="DirectBuy" href="../../" target="_blank">DirectBuy</a> offers a wide selection of <a title="home furnishings and accessories" href="../../" target="_blank">home furnishings and accessories</a> to make your home a comfortable, inviting place to be – all at great savings of up to 50% off retail.</p>
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		<title>Decorate to Make a Small Space Seem Larger</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:43:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pat, Home Remodeling Pro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many homeowners today have not had the great fortune to build their own dream homes. Instead, most of us have purchased homes built years ago which creates the issue of having to accept things the way they are unless we can do a home remodeling  project to make big changes.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1164" style="margin-left: 8px; margin-right: 8px;" title="contem-img2" src="http://www.directhomediscount.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/contem-img2.jpg" alt="contem-img2" width="282" height="236" />Many homeowners today have not had the great fortune to build their own dream homes. Instead, most of us have purchased homes built years ago which creates the issue of having to accept things the way they are unless we can do a <a title="home remodeling" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/home-remodeling.aspx" target="_blank">home remodeling</a> project to make big changes.</p>
<p>Small rooms are often part of the package when we purchase a pre-owned home. If knocking out walls is not in the near future for you, here are some tips to help you create the look of a larger room in a small space.</p>
<h3>Paint with Lighter, Brighter Colors</h3>
<p>Lighter colors reflect more light than darker colors and help to enhance the effect of natural light as well. When choosing your wall colors for small rooms, think light and bright.</p>
<h3>Painting Your Moldings</h3>
<p>Many people choose white molding and you can’t go wrong with this option if your room is small. Even if you choose off-white or a creamy shade lighter than your walls, you will be going in the right direction.</p>
<h3>Choose Furniture That Fits the Room Size</h3>
<p>Obviously, if you put big overstuffed <a title="furniture" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/home-furnishings.aspx" target="_blank">furniture</a> into a small room, you won’t have much space left. So go for the furniture that is more suitable for a smaller area. Stick with simple lines and slim shapes to optimize your space.</p>
<p>Home Decorating with style and class is easy at <a title="DirectBuy" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/" target="_blank">DirectBuy</a> where you will find many options and great savings with manufacturer-direct prices.</p>
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