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Below is a link to an article I found on the Studio 5 website. We always forget guidelines there are for hanging art. Did you know there were formulas that can help you when planning where to hanging your art and pictures? Check out these simple rules and good luck with your undertaking.http://studio5.ksl.com/?nid=59&sid=14755543...
Read Post [Posted on 06/17/2013 By Frooz Mahdavi]
Decorate Your
Space: Learn How to Hang Art
Transform a blank wall into a distinctive art
gallery with these quick hanging tips and decorating pointers. Use these tips
and tricks in any room.
Get it Right the First Time
Step 1: Decide the height and width of your art display.
Step 2: Select your artwork, frames and other objects.
Step 3: Figure out how many hangers you’ll need and...
Read Post [Posted on 06/13/2013 By Michelle Cannon]
This is an article from the New York Times Magazine about the seldom used Murphy Bed. How many of you don't know or have not seen a Murphy Bed. It is the perfect solution to a small space where more space is needed. Check out this article to see if this is the perfect solution for your small space. Below is the link to the article - Enjoy!http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06...
Read Post [Posted on 06/10/2013 By Rachelle Lee]
Whip up a batch of homemade vinegar solution to cheaply and effectively green clean your kitchen countertops without harsh chemicals.From meat juices to milk spills, kitchen countertops can be messy places. But you don’t need to reach for caustic cleaners to get your kitchen countertops sparkling clean. You can make your own green cleaners using items in your pantry for a fraction of the...
Read Post [Posted on 06/08/2013 By Marty Morgan]
Hanley-Wood's ProSalesOnline.com has identified several trends that the magazine’s editors believe will continue to have the biggest impact on housing.1. Big builders are wringing the extras out of construction costs and dropping the national average cost-to-build 36 percent to $52 per square foot.2. Energy Star has ramped up its efficient design and quality installation standards. To get Ene...
Read Post [Posted on 06/06/2013 By John Askins]
Building Setbacks and How They May Affect You
When building an addition to your building, home or detach garage you will need to consider the building setbacks for your city and subdivision plat.
In the city in which I live, the standard building setbacks are 5-feet from the property line to the building sides; 10-feet from the property line to the back side of the building; and 25-feet ...
Read Post [Posted on 06/05/2013 By Sussie Sutton]
With more family members—adult children and aging parents included—moving in under the same roof in recent years, more home owners are pressing for zoning law changes so they can better accommodate their growing households. Other home owners are looking to cash in on a hot rental market by adding units to their single-family homes. “Many suburban communities have long made it difficult, or impossi...
Read Post [Posted on 06/02/2013 By John Askins]
Smaller spaces, energy efficiency, Earth tones, and outdoor entertainment are all the latest design trends in new homes.Today's buyers don’t want any “wasted space” in their next home. They are seeking more value for their dollar and affordability remains a high priority as well as energy efficiency.The top ranked living space features listed by consumers are a separate laundry room, addition...
Read Post [Posted on 05/31/2013 By John Askins]
Repairs
Subject to Intense Regulation
I recently watched an old episode of Little House on the Prairie.
The story line involved Pa building a kitchen on to the old house. There was no
contractor, no permit, and no HazMat professionals standing by to be on the
lookout for lead paint chips. While I envy the freedom that Charles had in
those days, I also understand that today’s z...
Read Post [Posted on 05/28/2013 By Diana Walton]
The flurry of Memorial Day sales at home-improvement retailers offers the perfect occasion to remind shome ellers to pick up the materials they need to fix any issues, like gutter problems, which could deter buyers. Buyers are drawn like magnets to well-maintained homes. A sagging gutter here, a gutter with plants sprouting out of it there, and the sellers’ first impression is nothing but a missed...
Read Post [Posted on 05/26/2013 By John Askins]
When it comes to remodeling, exterior replacement projects have routinely rewarded home owners with more bang for their buck.This year is no different: REALTORS® recently rated many exterior improvements as among the most valuable home investment projects as part of the Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report.Two additional siding replacement projects were in the top 10, including foam-backed vinyl ...
Read Post [Posted on 05/22/2013 By John Askins]
These six feng shui tips will help create a home that nourishes your body, mind and spirit:1. Remove your shoes before entering your home. Make it a ritual to leave the stress of your job, traffic jams and bad days outside. It's a purposeful way to make your home a haven, only allowing peaceful energy to come inside. If you like, place a trunk or an appealing shoe rack just inside the ...
Read Post [Posted on 05/18/2013 By Mary Ann Lipsey]
More borrowers are exploring financing options to cover the costs of rehabbing properties they buy. “Rehab” loans are surging in popularity, according to a New York Times article.
“We’re seeing an explosive growth in these loans,” says Ed Brehm with Prospect Mortgage, one of the country’s largest processors of 203(k) loans. The spike in demand is from the higher number of bank-owned propert...
Read Post [Posted on 05/16/2013 By John Askins]
Thinking about remodeling your floors and countertops, then this video is for you.
VIDEO: http://livewellnetwork.com/Deals/episodes/Floors-and-Countertops/8416176
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Read Post [Posted on 05/15/2013 By Michelle Ray]
Professional-grade appliances often take up more space than their standard counterparts, but they can provide extras that — if you really love cooking — make them worthwhile. A pro-grade refrigerator, for instance, allows you to keep plenty of fresh produce and cold beverages on hand. Most models also give you the ability to set separate temperatures for their various compartments.Drawer-sty...
Read Post [Posted on 05/13/2013 By Diana Walton]
