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		<title>How Furniture Affects Your Mood</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:07:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pat, Home Remodeling Pro</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Furniture]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Style, function and comfort considerations are important when selecting furniture for your home, but there’s one more aspect to think about: mood. The right furnishings will help create the environment that best suits your lifestyle.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Living-Room-Design-Black-and-White-iS.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-4187" title="Living Room Design" src="http://www.directhomediscount.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Living-Room-Design-Black-and-White-iS-300x219.jpg" alt="Design Your Living Room to Any Style" width="210" height="153" /></a>Style, function and comfort considerations are important when <a title="selecting furniture" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/home-furnishings.aspx" target="_blank">selecting furniture</a> for your home, but there’s one more aspect to think about: mood. The right furnishings will help create the environment that best suits your lifestyle.</p>
<h3>Furniture for Comfort</h3>
<p>Many homeowners look at their home as a retreat from work pressure and stress. For furnishings that offer soothing comfort, look for pieces with soft curves, tactile surfaces and warm colors. Natural materials like wood, wicker and bamboo are most associated with cozy comfort than synthetic materials.</p>
<h3>Energize Your Surroundings</h3>
<p>Furnishings with a modern, urban feel work well for those who lead an active social life. Sleek lines, reflective surfaces and streamlined forms and shapes convey a sense of movement and energy. Contemporary furnishings can enliven social occasions, adding vitality to entertaining.</p>
<h3>A Matter of Quality</h3>
<p>Quality furnishings affect mood as well. Settling for inexpensive furnishings can leave a gnawing feeling of dissatisfaction. Investing in a quality piece can enhance a sense of self, a feeling that you are worthy of the best that life can offer.</p>
<p>Surround yourself with furnishings that establish atmosphere. Find a piece of furniture that makes you feel great, and you’ll enjoy the piece for years to come.</p>
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		<title>Decorative Baskets Make Great Storage Options</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:57:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pat, Home Remodeling Pro</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Home Organization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Decorative Baskets]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Decorative baskets not only add another design element to any room, they are perfect for storing a plethora of items.  They are available in many different materials like wicker, wood, metal, etc. and will coordinate well with the rest of your décor.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/storage-baskets.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-2265" title="storage baskets" src="http://www.directhomediscount.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/storage-baskets.jpg" alt="Storage baskets of all types keep you organized." width="247" height="230" /></a>Decorative baskets not only add another design element to any room, they are perfect for storing a plethora of items.  They are available in many different materials like wicker, wood, metal, etc. and will coordinate well with the rest of your décor.</p>
<h3>Baskets Store Almost Anything in Any Room</h3>
<p>Baskets are ideal for use in the bathroom for storing linens or toiletries.  Use them by the bed or in the den to hold magazines or stereo components.  Some baskets have name holder areas that you can use to identify the contents of the basket.  This is particularly helpful if they have closing lids or if they are stacked on top of one another.  Look at all the styles available and add decorative baskets to your home’s décor.</p>
<p><a title="DirectBuy" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/" target="_blank">DirectBuy</a> offers a wide selection of <a title="home remodeling and home improvement" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/" target="_blank">home remodeling and home improvement</a> products at savings of up to 50% off retail. With Direct Buy you can purchase <a title="brand-name furniture" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/home-furnishings.aspx" target="_blank">brand-name furniture</a> , <a title="appliances" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/appliances.aspx" target="_blank">appliances</a> , <a title="storage" href="http://www.directdiscountcabinets.com/storage-cabinets.aspx" target="_blank">storage</a> solutions and more while you save money for your budget.</p>
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		<title>Use Wood or Tile Flooring in the Dining Room</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:42:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pat, Home Remodeling Pro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dining rooms were once primarily used in formal dining situations.  Today, most families utilize all rooms in the house and the dining room can be one of the main gathering areas. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/dining-room1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2187" title="dining room" src="http://www.directhomediscount.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/dining-room1.jpg" alt="Wood and tile make beautiful dining room flooring." width="296" height="230" /></a>Dining rooms were once primarily used in formal dining situations.  Today, most families utilize all rooms in the house and the dining room can be one of the main gathering areas.</p>
<p>If you have carpet in your dining room and it has heavy foot traffic, it might be difficult to keep clean.  If this is your situation, consider changing out the <a title="carpet" href="http://www.directdiscountcarpet.com/" target="_blank">carpet</a> to <a title="wood" href="http://www.directdiscounthardwood.com/" target="_blank">wood</a> or <a title="tile" href="http://www.discounttiledirect.com/default.aspx" target="_blank">tile</a> flooring.</p>
<h3>Easier to Clean and Maintain</h3>
<p>Dining room carpet is more prone to staining due to the spills of foods and liquids during mealtimes.  It seems no matter how careful everyone is something always spills onto the carpet.</p>
<p>Tile and wood floors are easier to clean and maintain.  You can simply wipe up the spill and move on.  Consider changing out the carpet in your dining room to an easier to maintain floor type like wood or tile.</p>
<p><a title="DirectBuy" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/" target="_blank">DirectBuy</a> offers a wide selection of both <a title="dining room furniture" href="http://www.directdiningfurniture.com/" target="_blank">dining room furniture</a> and <a title="flooring" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/flooring.aspx" target="_blank">flooring</a> materials such as <a title="hardwood" href="http://www.directdiscounthardwood.com/" target="_blank">hardwood</a> and <a title="tile" href="http://www.discounttiledirect.com/default.aspx" target="_blank">tile</a> . All top quality products and all at great savings of up to 50% off retail.</p>
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		<title>Choose Earth-Friendly Products for Your Home</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:14:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pat, Home Remodeling Pro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do your part to protect the environment. Shop for earth-friendly products like natural fiber carpet, cork, recycled glass and wood from sustainably managed forests. DirectBuy carries a wide variety of home improvement products for your home at manufacturer-direct prices.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/hw_04.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-97" title="hw_04" src="http://www.directhomediscount.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/hw_04.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="153" /></a>While everyone is talking about “going green” and saving the environment, it’s not always easy to know what to look for when shopping for earth-friendly products for your home.</p>
<p>In addition to recycling, choosing paper over plastic, and reducing our usage of electricity, gas, and water there are home products and furnishings we can choose that are also more environmentally friendly.</p>
<p><strong>Natural Fiber Carpet</strong><br />
When purchasing new <a title="carpet" href="http://www.directdiscountcarpet.com/" target="_blank">carpet</a>, remember natural fibers. Great options in natural fiber include sisal and jute. Be sure to look for natural fiber backing and make sure no chemical treatment or toxic adhesives were used in the production process.</p>
<p><strong>Wood from Sustainably Managed Forests</strong><br />
We all know that replenishing our sources of wood is a lengthy process, so if you’re concerned with the environment you can choose <a title="wood flooring and furnishings" href="http://www.directdiscounthardwood.com/" target="_blank">wood flooring and furnishings</a> made from lumber derived from sustainably managed forests. This way you’ll know that high standards and practices are followed for responsible forestry practices.</p>
<p><strong>Recycled</strong> <strong>Glass</strong><br />
Many products in all kinds of styles and colors are available today that are made from at least 75% recycled glass.</p>
<p><strong>Cork</strong><br />
Why is cork an earth-friendly option? Mainly because the cork is obtained from the bark of the cork oak tree. The process does not harm the tree itself and is usually stripped no more frequently than every nine years.</p>
<p><strong>Linoleum</strong><br />
You may be surprised to know that linoleum is one of the greenest products on the market today. It’s non toxic and made from natural, renewable resources.  Look for 100% biodegradable linoleum products that have no gas emissions.</p>
<p>When you’re ready to <a title="build, remodel, or refurnish your home" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/home-remodeling.aspx" target="_blank">build, remodel, or refurnish your home</a>, keep <a title="DirectBuy" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/" target="_blank">DirectBuy</a> in mind if you’re looking for great selection, great prices, and top quality. Manufacturer-direct prices help you get what you need without draining your bank account.</p>
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