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Green Fridge Invention Uses Almost No Electricity

Nearly every household on Earth has a fridge that totally wastes at least 30 kwh of energy every month. Most of the energy is wasted every time you open the door. Cold air is heavier and falls out on the floor every time you open your fridge and warm air rises to fill the space [...]

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Design Dilemma: Hiring A Decorator and Staying in Control

Do you need “professional” help?
More than a few of us feel we do, especially when it comes to decorating our homes. We imagine how polished and pulled together our homes could be with a professional interior designer’s touch. And yet, there are many reasons why many of us hesitate to go this route. Will a decorator de-personalize our homes, giving [...]

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Dishing out the Right Stuff: Guide to Buying Great Kitchen Furniture

Kitchen is the heart and soul of your home and while most guys would dispute that claim, it is only natural that every woman feels that her kitchen needs to be just perfect. Getting a perfect kitchen is not just about bringing home a model setting that has been put together in the store. It [...]

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How to Convert an Attic

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Remodeling your attic can gain you some extra living square footage you can use for a home office, guest room, children’s playroom, and even for a bathroom. What was considered only a storage space can now increase your home’s comfort and square footage.
First of all it is necessary to consult a specialist [...]

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Nothing to Kid About: 10 Tips to Decorate the Perfect Kids Bedroom

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There are many things that you need to get spot on and perfectly right in your home when it comes to decoration and design, but probably nothing is more important than creating the near-perfect bedroom for your kid. So how can you create a bedroom that looks and feels just right for your [...]

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Design Dilemma: How to Make IKEA Not Look Like IKEA

Make no mistake —we love IKEA. The Swedish home goods store has revolutionized furniture shopping. Now it’s possible to find good modern design for reasonable prices. Before the advent of Ikea, sleek kitchens, closet systems and modern lighting fixtures could only be found in upscale European specialty stores. And needless to say, what these stores [...]

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Basics of modern home décor

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Creating a modern home and getting that contemporary look isn’t as tough as it seems. You can have a decent home with a stylish appearance if you consider the basic principles. Just stick to the golden rule “less is more” and follow these simple 5 advices:
Discover the beauty of simplicity. Simplicity is essential [...]

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10 tips on how to maximize space in your home

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If you often feel that much of your home’s potential is neglected, you better take action. You can maximize your home according to your needs and imagination, so there are plenty of possibilities. Here are 10 tips to maximize the space in your home.
1. Keep the floor clean! Using the existing floor space is [...]

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How to choose the right fabric for your decorating purposes

There are plenty of fabrics on the market today, but they are not equally suitable for different home needs. Here are some basic facts you need to know when choosing textiles for your home:
Cotton: cotton is maybe the most widespread fabric as it’s not expensive; it’s easily processed and holds dye and patterns well. Whatever [...]

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Visual Trickery: Tips to Ensure a Small Room Looks Larger Than it Is

Modern homes, studio apartments and rented spaces in big cities have a tendency to be too small. And often people tend to resign to the fact that they can do very little to change that. Its is not always about how big your home actually is, but how well you decorate it and how smartly [...]

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