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Easy Bathroom Updates

Try a few of these simple techniques that will have your bathroom looking fresh and new. These ideas can be used to help stage a home for sale or just to give it a nice new look. You won’t spend a lot of money, but you will get a lot of impact. If your bathroom is looking tired, consider using some color to make it come alive. A series of contrasting stripes on the wall will have that bathroom grabbing attention. Choose three shades (two color and one neutral, such as white). Horizontal stripes will make the bathroom appear larger, … Continue reading →

Renovation: Is it Worth it?

Renovation is a huge step. It requires careful thought and consideration. In many cases, renovation is absolutely worth the chaos and the cost. This is especially true in older homes. In other situations, it may not be worth it, and it may not even be necessary. The condition of your home and its contents play a major role in making this determination. If your home is in great shape and cabinets, fixtures, etc., are highly quality and well maintained, you may just need some simple updating. A few cosmetic changes may go a long way and you may realize that … Continue reading →

Kitchens and Baths

We have all heard the saying that kitchens and baths sell homes. Well, even if you’re not selling your home, your kitchen and bath(s) may still be the most important spaces. Of course, they must be functional, but you also want them to be attractive. There is nothing more embarrassing than having unannounced guests see your kitchen or bathroom if it’s dirty. Frankly, for most of us, it doesn’t even have to be really dirty. Anything less than spotless makes us feel like we have to apologize or make excuses. This is true even if you have just scoured from … Continue reading →

Celebrity Blog Update–Two Beautiful Women, Two Ugly Break Ups

Here’s an update on a couple of the celebrities I have blogged on in the past few weeks. Both are women I consider beyond stunning and both have been wronged by their significant others. The first is supermodel Christie Brinkley. By now I’m sure you know that her estranged husband, architect Peter Cook, has publicly admitted that he had an ongoing affair with his teenage office assistant while the couple was married. When word got out that Cook not only bedded the teen, but also wooed her with extravagant gifts and money, Brinkley and her children fled their Hampton’s estate … Continue reading →

Revamp Your Furniture

You’ve heard the saying, “If it isn’t broke, don’t fix it.” Well, what if it is broke or is simply no longer working for you? If you have a piece of furniture that just doesn’t do it for you anymore, and you’re planning to trash it, why not try a revamp first? It couldn’t hurt, since the piece was headed for the curb anyway, so you have nothing to lose. Give an older piece an update by changing it’s style or scale. Cut a sofa down the middle, removing a foot or two from it’s length then put it back … Continue reading →

Decorating Your Home One Step at a Time

Wouldn’t it be great to pull a Trading Spaces and completely transform a room in your home in only two days? I’d love to do so myself, but I simply can’t devote two entire days to such a project, and I don’t have $1,000 to spend in each room, at least not all at one time. The truth is it doesn’t all have to be done at once in order to achieve transformation. You can start by adding or updating one piece of furniture or one accessory and do it a step at a time. This is especially helpful if … Continue reading →

Dress Up Your Dressers, Part I

If you are planning to update a bedroom, consider dressing up existing dressers instead of replacing them. If you can avoid purchasing large pieces of furniture, you will have more money to spend on decorative items like bedding and window treatments, as well as fun stuff like accessories. If your existing dressers are still functional and they are not intricately detailed to the point that they cannot be blended with the updated style, freshen them up instead of buying new ones. Try these simple fixes: One option is to paint the frame of the dresser one color and use a … Continue reading →