Category archive for ‘Interior Improvement’ 
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Painting Over Red (or Other Dark Colored) Walls (0)
I recently switched rooms with my teenager, whose collection of clothes and books was too large for her 9′ x 10′ bedroom. My larger office would be perfect for her, with its walk-in closet and lovely view of the state capitol four blocks away. The only problem was that my office walls were a deep, [...]
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Preparing Interior Walls for a Fresh Coat of Paint (0)
Some people find painting fun. Taking a dingy wall and giving it a fresh and new look. Few people enjoy the necessary prep work however. The easiest interior walls to paint are ones that are already painted. Papered walls require stripping and paneled walls are generally unpleasant. Putting a fresh coat of paint on a [...]
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Dealing with Wallpaper Glue Residue and Getting it Off Your Walls (0)
Wallpaper glue residue can be a nagging, unwanted pest after removing wallpaper. The paste residue left behind can create a huge mess, and the cleanup can take some effort. Fortunately, there are several easy, inexpensive ways to clean up wallpaper glue residue. In no time at all, your walls will be clean and shiny again. [...]
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Welcome Post (0)
There’s nothing quite as satisfying as completing a do-it-yourself home improvement project. I love doing these sorts of projects because it’s relaxing (most of the time and it improves the functionality of my home as well as it’s value. Hopefully, my trials, tribulations, and knowledge detailed on this blog can help others looking to fix [...]
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The Benefits of Laminate Wood Flooring Over Other Flooring (0)
Traditional wood floors are no longer the economical choice they once were. If you’ve ever refinished a hardwood floor, or even if you’ve tried to remove scratches or gouges from one, you know that it takes a lot of work and expense. One great thing about laminate flooring is that at first glance it’s hard [...]
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Making a Small Room Appear Much Larger (0)
Ask any Manhattanite how to make the best of living in an apartment the size of a closet, and you will get a flood of ideas. Decorating, remodeling and enhancing your limited space can bring out your creativity and actually be a lot of fun. Making the most of a small space is part illusion, [...]
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Prepare the Wall for Painting After Wallpaper (38)
The walls in your house will determine everything about the décor. When you chose the right color for your walls, you can start to pick out couches, drapes and other furniture accordingly. But if you’re looking to replace your old wallpaper with paint, there are a couple of things that you need to do first. [...]
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HVAC Prices and Average Costs for Residential Installations (36)
HVAC, (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), is becoming more and more popular these days. This is in part due to the need to replace outdated air conditioning systems and the energy efficiency savings that can be drawn from an installation. It’s impossible for me to give anyone exact HVAC prices for their own homes through [...]
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How to Save Money When Painting a Room (63)
Have you been looking around your living room or bedroom lately and thinking that it’s time for a change? The economy may be down, but even when money is tight, you can still give your space a new look. Paint is a great, inexpensive option for updating a room and with these tips; you can [...]
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Best Material to Use for Kitchen Sinks (31)
At some point in every kitchen remodel or new home construction, there comes a time to make all the selections. Some choices are easy while others tend to be a bit more complicated. One of the more complicated also happens to be one of the most important kitchen fixtures. A question that is often asked [...]