Design Psychology: Fabrics
Thursday, January 31st, 2008 Posted in Home Improvement | No Comments »From a riot of color in bold chintzes to the gentle rustle of taffeta, fabrics influence our mental attitude in many subtle and not so subtle ways. Playful patterns make us smile, while mixing prints and solids can present a ...
Seven Essential Color Concepts for Designing Spaces
Monday, January 28th, 2008 Posted in Home Improvement | No Comments »Understanding a few essential color concepts will help you design your living and work spaces more purposefully. Embrace the colors that work best for your specific activity and emotional support. Here are seven Design Psychology color basics: 1. Light colors and ...
Designing Great-looking Window Coverings on a Budget
Thursday, January 24th, 2008 Posted in Home Improvement | No Comments »Window coverings are one of the most important focal points in a well-decorated room, but choosing the right ones, at the right price, is a prime consideration for most home decorators. Here are a few tips for creating great-looking window ...
Create a Joyful Home with Living Accessories: Houseplants
Monday, January 21st, 2008 Posted in Home Improvement | No Comments »Houseplants can be soothing because of their visual impact. Besides being naturally appealing, interior plants can make you feel cooler on hot days, especially when they move softly in the breeze from a ceiling fan. Houseplants are natural air filters, and ...
How to build an energy-efficient home
Thursday, January 17th, 2008 Posted in Home Improvement | No Comments »There are just a few important things to know and to remember, when building an energy-efficient home. These are; insulation, air intrusion, thermal mass, and that windows and holes in the wall of the house lose about the same amount ...
A Lasting Scent
Monday, January 14th, 2008 Posted in Home Improvement | No Comments »Look no further for long lasting perfumes. House of Rose makes them and they last more than twice as long as the other perfumes. The secret is simple. They contain no alcohol which causes quick evaporation. Instead they use a ...
FAQs About Using Stone In Your Home
Thursday, January 10th, 2008 Posted in Home Improvement | No Comments »the surface) will develop. The "Patina" will also aid to prevent staining to a lesser degree. 4. Q. WHAT IS THE BEST STONE TO USE IN MY HOME? A. It is really a matter of choice and the look you want to achieve. Ask yourself the following questions when ...
Prefabricated Home Packages
Monday, January 7th, 2008 Posted in Home Improvement | No Comments »This is by no means an exhaustive list of what's available in the area of prefabricated homes and buildings. This article is to introduce you to the world prefab. If you're in the industry, you'll probably be cringing about now ...
5 Steps for Creating a Garage You Can Love ? and Use
Thursday, January 3rd, 2008 Posted in Home Improvement | No Comments »A major US corporation recently launched a new line of products it hopes will create a $650 million retail business ? appliances and storage devices designed to appeal to the 65 million garage owners in the U.S! According to a ...
