Archive for September, 2007
Sep13th
Thursday, September 13th, 2007
By Matthew Anthony
When it’s time to decorate - whether it’s for a brand new home or redecorating the family manse, one thing that’s often overlooked as a ’style choice’ is the interior doors. After all, a bedroom door is a bedroom door, right?
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Sep12th
Wednesday, September 12th, 2007

(ARA) – One of the beauties of custom cabinetry is the ability to create the look you want with the storage solutions you need. Consumers remodeling or building a kitchen crave the ability to maximize space options. Not all kitchen cabinetry allows for solutions that are personalized to your special requirements.
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Sep11th
Tuesday, September 11th, 2007
By H. German
Wainscoting is an ornamental dressing that is applied to the lower portion of a wall. It is composed of wall paneling, moldings, baseboard molding and chair rail or wainscot cap. It is an old world embellishment that is enjoying resurging interest, particularly in the Northeastern United States. There are various kinds of wainscot applications. A common format is when wall panels are created by rails and stiles, which form boxes adorned by elegant molding. Raised panel and flat panel wainscoting is formed in this manner.
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Sep10th
Monday, September 10th, 2007
By Rick Hemsworth
How does the room size and ceiling height determine which crown molding I should purchase?
Some people are of the opinion that the height of a ceiling or the size of a room has everything to do with selecting crown moldings; though an interior designer may suggest otherwise.
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Sep9th
Sunday, September 9th, 2007
Author: Patricia Tomaskovic
I want to draw attention to your ceiling. Take a look at it. Ceilings are an often neglected area of the room when it comes time to redecorate (or repair). There are so many things that you can do too, that are inexpensive, yet provide the simple elegance that speaks to your style. Choose decorative ceiling medallions, crown molding, ceiling domes, rosettes, or panel molding, just to name a few. Three of my favorite ways to accent a ceiling: ceiling medallions, ceiling domes, and crown molding.
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Sep8th
Saturday, September 8th, 2007
By Simon Harris
Did you know that for much of its history, most people lived with dirt flooring in their homes and places of work? Hardwood flooring, though, has been around for at least several centuries. In the past, hardwood flooring was crafted by hand (electric power tools not yet being available), meaning that it was a lot of work to put one in. Today, however, modern technology and manufacturing processes make it possible for just about any homeowner to install and enjoy the benefits of a hardwood floor.
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Sep7th
Friday, September 7th, 2007
By Nat Bronson
Deciding to build a kitchen pantry usually comes about for several reasons. Often it is because it is part of a much larger kitchen remodelling project. This could range from a full kitchen make-over to something as simple as a little repainting and new bench-top. Some people will also build a kitchen pantry because their family has simply outgrown their present storage facilities.
In most busy households, the kitchen is without a doubt the hub of the home. This is where meals and social gatherings are held, and family members come together for those all important decisions over the dinner table. With such a lot going on, it makes sense that there is a well stocked kitchen pantry that can be called on at a minute’s notice. If storage needs to be increased then taking steps to build a kitchen pantry is the best way to facilitate this.
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Sep6th
Thursday, September 6th, 2007
By Mr. Miyagi
Are you searching for a great alternative in hardwood flooring? Then you should consider bamboo flooring as an option. More people are turning to this type of flooring because it has several advantages. For example, it is great for the environment. You do however, need to learn all the facts about bamboo flooring before you decide to jump on the bandwagon. So is bamboo flooring for you? There are some important details that you need to understand before saying for sure that it is the right option for you.
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