Make A Mosaic Tiled Mirror To Hang In Your Bathroom

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After remodeling your bathroom with a fresh coat of paint, enhance the appearance of the walls with a mosaic tiled mirror. Outlining the mirror with colorful pieces of tile that complement the color of your bathroom will add a nice touch to the room. Use The Following Items ceramic tiles small hammer plastic zipper bag safety goggles tile adhesive sanded grout foam brush putty knife hardware kit (for hanging pictures) screwdriver measuring tape damp sponge washable marker Prepare The Tile Pieces

24 February 2015

Three Things That Can Make Living In An Older Home Tough

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If you live in a much older home, you may have encountered some challenges to modern living. While older homes have their charms, these issues can be irksome over time. Here are three common problems with old homes and some solutions for dealing with them. HVAC If you live in a home built in the late 19th Century or very early 20th Century, your house may have been originally heated with a fireplace.

13 February 2015

How To Give Your Home A Cabin Appeal

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If you love the appeal of a natural cabin, then you don't have to wait until you go on vacation in the summer months before you can enjoy this earthy decor. There are a few ways you can give your home a touch of the wild, and give it the effects of a cabin even if you live in the suburbs. Antlers and pine cones, oh my! When you think of cabins, what do you think about?

4 February 2015

3 Awesome Benefits Of Being The First Renters In A New Apartment

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Moving into a new apartment has several great benefits, and is ideal for anyone who is looking to move into an apartment. One of the main reasons why someone may decide not to move into an apartment is because of the poor state that the previous renters have left it in. This is obviously not a problem at all with a new apartment. Moving into a new apartment is definitely the way to go if possible, and this article will discuss 3 of the awesome benefits of being the first renters in a new apartment.

29 January 2015

Berber Carpet: How To Fix A Snag

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Berber carpet is a type of carpeting that uses loose loops. It is a soft, luxurious type of carpet, but also one that is prone to snagging. Instead of getting it replaced, you can first try to fix the snags and improve its appearance. Here are some tips for fixing the snags before you get your carpet replaced: Gather Your Supplies Before you begin repairing your Berber carpet and fixing the snags, you should collect the supplies you need.

26 January 2015

Five Easy & Inexpensive Ways to Improve Your Mood

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Want something that will help lift your mood? There are some simple strategies that can help bolster mood and improve sense of well-being easily and without spending a small fortune. In fact, some of the most effective approaches are the cheapest. Don't waste another moment in a foul mood; try the following tactics to lift your spirits. Aromatherapy Treat yourself to an inexpensive tealight oil warmer and some exquisite essential oils to help improve mood.

21 January 2015

Understanding Grow Zones And What It Means For Your Landscape Design

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With spring approaching, your thoughts turn to yard work, gardening and flowers. You are eager to plant, but since you have never done your own landscape design before, there is a lot to learn. One of the most important things to learn as it relates to what you plant and how it grows is your grow zone. This does not refer to the areas where you grow things in your yard, but rather to the area in the country where you live.

13 January 2015