The role of color in our lives has evolved throughout history. As times and styles have changed, one thing remains steadfast: Americans are in love with color when it comes to their homes. Whether expressing passion with vibrant reds, ...
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Old headboards seem to abound, thanks to people upgrading their beds to a larger size, getting tired of their bedroom design, and moving but not wanting to take old, heavy bedframes with them. They're a dime a dozen (or close to it) at used ...
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Home improvement activity is heating up this summer with 60 percent of homeowners expecting to spend an average of $1,200 on at least one upgrade. At the top of the list is improving outdoor spaces, followed by bathroom remodels, according ...
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A chaise lounge is an elongated chair with four legs whose back slants to make reclining comfortable. This was basically used in the living room of everyone's home in France, way back in the 16th century, and today it has extended as an ...
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French law is making it illegal for firms to leave their lighting on overnight. Across many areas of the UK, nighttime switch-offs are being rolled out across the country, attracting a mixture of criticism and applause. However, what if you ...
A lighting installation by French artist Antonin Fourneau has highlighted how the manipulation of modern LED technology means that it doesn't necessarily matter if lighting gets wet. We are brought up to believe that water and ...
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Vinyl flooring is made from polyvinyl chloride. They are available either as tiles or in big sheets. In comparison with other flooring materials, vinyl flooring is more affordable. The cheaper option to change the vinyl flooring is to paint ...
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Rocking chairs are a favorite in every house; the perfect place to relax after a tiring day at work. Apart from being extremely relaxing, there are many health benefits of a rocking chair. However, with time, the parts of the chair become ...
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The flooring makes a huge difference in the appearance of a room. While there are numerous options you have in flooring in terms of colors, types and styles, a tight budget might narrow down this list. Well then you might just skip the idea ...
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A fireplace gives a unique charm to the room where it is installed. You can even install one outdoors. Utilizing the free outdoor space to have a fireplace is a smart option you can think of. Imagine sitting besides the fireplace in your ...
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Outdoor fireplaces are meant to provide a sense of comfort and warmth outside the house. They can make a corner in the garden or on the lawn very comfortable where you can spend a relaxing evening. The following are some of the advantages ...
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Marmoleum — it sounds like the love child between the fourth planet and linoleum, right? Well, you're half there. There's actually nothing otherworldly about this terrific product. It's made from natural, sustainable elements, ...
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More and more news stories are being reported from around the country of councils and local authorities rolling out widespread switch-offs of street and outdoor lighting, as people become increasingly aware of how ecologically irresponsible ...
A semiconductor proof-of-concept device is being presented in the Institute of Physics Publishing's journal Semiconductor Science and Technology, which may pave the way for the development of even more energy-efficient LEDs than those ...
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Solar dog houses have particular appeal to folks living in the cold northern climes. The basic idea is to keep your dog warm by employing solar technology in the dog house design. If you peruse Google Groups, you'll come across a number ...