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Upgrades to La Taj
Views from the Hill

We fondly, and with tongue firmly in cheek, refer to our home as “La Taj,” a reference to what we consider our personal castle. Make no mistake, it is a simple home of about 1,400 square feet, beginning life for us as a 3 bedroom, 2 bath plain vanilla domicile situated on a 7,000 square foot lot. We took possession three years ago April 30th, and it is only recently that the building/remodeling hammers have finally been silenced. Sometimes, it’s too easy to forget just what went into making our house a home, the angst of the process, the joy associated with the final outcome. Based upon the inspiration of my fellow blogging friends, the Hermit http://hermitsdoor.wordpress.com and Marsha http://marshasbungalow.com, I thought it might be fun to review a few of the changes we’ve made. The front, on the day we made the offer. As it looked this morning The original kitchen As it looks today New Shower under construction Finally finished! 1950′s Retro pink, blac

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Kitchen Makeover
What's Up With The Warrens?

For a few weeks now I have been meaning to sit down and share our latest home improvement endeavor with you all. Last month we gave our kitchen a little makeover which consisted of tearing down the frightful border that lined the walls, repainting the whole kitchen, switching from brass to more modern, brushed nickel cabinet hardware, installing a new light fixture, and putting up a tile backsplash. Whew! Did I say “little” makeover? I meant it was a pretty big project for us amateur DIY-ers. Here is what the kitchen looked like before. (This was a picture I took before a hurricane last year for insurance purposes, so it’s not the best but you get the idea!) Ugly, mustardy-yellow walls, outdated, fruity wallpaper border, and unattractive brass hardware. This kitchen needs help. Now let’s get to the renovations! We started by replacing all the hardware. That took us two weekends and a lot of patience (poor Alan). Especially when we realized we have 36 cabinets and drawers an

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“The Element of Staging Your Home for Resale Profit”
The Dragonfly Gardens

“The Element of Staging Your Home for Resale Profit”  Springtime Home Value Enhancement Tips …”Home Staging is a psychological art. The art comes in being able to transform an ordinary home into the most desirable property in the neighborhood! Springtime evokes a feeling of renewal. For many of us that means spring cleaning; however, for others it means it is the time to put their house up for sale. With that is mind, it is imperative you understand the financial impact “staging” has over the resale value of your property…” Click on the RED LINK  above to read the Author’s full article published by Yahoo Voices.

Thinking About a New Deck? Here’s What a Modern Custom Deck Contractor Can Do for You.
Deck Designing Tips

Most homeowners would love to have a beautiful deck attached to their home. Decks provide a great outdoor living space where families can cook, entertain, play and relax. Unfortunately, many deck projects don’t come off quite as expected because the homeowner had the impression that anyone calling himself a carpenter was fit to design and install a deck. Building a deck is much more akin to building a house than most people realize. Unlike many carpenters, custom deck contractors have an eye on a much larger scope in a deck project than just throwing together a floor, some rails and a set of steps and calling it a deck. Yes, this kind of structure can be called a “deck,” but most homeowners aren’t satisfied with basic. A custom deck designer begins by understanding the needs of the homeowner. He wants to know what the deck will be used for and what amenities will be required to fulfill these uses. Professional deck builders are able to show a homeowner numerous past projects as well as

Useful Tips for Proper Ironing
Jennifer Fields Real Estate

Ironing clothes is nobody’s favorite chore. It can take a long time to complete and can become quite tedious.  But, if there are times when your clothes have to be perfect and free of wrinkles, here are a few tips to make it a faster and hassle-free: Have hangers ready nearby, so it reduces the time needed to go back and forth when you’re hanging pressed clothes. Use a rolling towel rack to hang your clothes so it is easier to move them from one room to another. Before you begin, sort out all your clothes and place them in order of what needs to go first.  Remember to start with clothes that require the lowest temperature first and then gradually move up to clothes that require the highest temperature. That way, you can avoid making marks on thinner fabrics. Do the ironing on the inside of the clothes first. Then, do the outside. This will avoid creating a sheen on the fabrics. Keep your shirts from wrinkling by hanging them immediately after ironing. Make sure to close the butto

Things You Should Know Before You Make a Garage
Daddy Groovy
Important Facts Of Commercial Carpet Cleaning In Sydney
Fusion Cleaning Sydney
Why Air Duct Cleaning is Essential For Your Home?
Pacific Air Care Los Angeles
Are You Really Picking Up Trash?
Free Junk Removal Quotes
Simple Ideas For Success At Your Next Home Improvement Project
thrill14screen
Outdoor Room Series: Covered Porches
CertaPro Painters of Northern Arizona
Professional Cleaning Services Provided for Commercial and Domestic Cleaning Victoria
Domestic Cleaning Victoria

Cleaning services in Victoria are available for retail, industrial, commercial, construction and domestic sectors of the market. From regular and general commercial cleaning Victoria to the most specific types of cleaning such as marble polishing, carpet cleaning and ventilation duct cleaning can be done. The standard of cleaning services is certified by official bodies and a quick quote can be requested for, online or by phone. Specialized domestic cleaning services are also offered and these include house cleaning, washing and ironing services and after party cleaning. Weekly and fortnightly cleaning services, end of lease cleaning and move out/in cleaning is also offered. Services for Specific Cleaning Requirements House cleaning Victoria and its services are provided by young, well trained and dependable trainers that make sure that the home is cleaned to the highest standards at surprisingly low rates. Most importantly, there are no contractual agreements to be signed for occasion

Cost-Effective Alternatives When Renovating Your Kitchen
Kitchen Renovations

If you enjoy preparing meals for your family, but your kitchen is outdate, then it may be a good time to think about remodeling it. A renovation project can turn your kitchen into a cooking-only space, into one that is warm and inviting so you can entertain friends and bond with your family. Here are cheap alternatives you can consider for various elements in your kitchen. Cabinets Re-facing cabinets while maintaining the original structure will cost you much less than replacing the entire set. There are three ways on how you can reface cabinets: you can repaint or refinish existing cabinets, install new wood or laminate veneers over them, or install new cabinet doors. You can also opt for open shelving. You just need to remove the doors and freshen up the cabinet interiors by sanding and repainting them. Benchtop Laminate is the most affordable material you can use for your benchtop. It comes in a wide variety of colors and styles, and can mimic the appearance of granite, marble, and

Landscaping Tips That Sell
Garfield Group 4 Homes

Are you planning on selling your home this year? Maybe your home is already on the market? Either way, the outside of your home can be just as important as the inside of your home when it comes to preparing it for showings.  So how do you know what landscaping tasks to complete that will give you the most bang for your buck? Here are a few to think about… 1. Freshen up your plants It’s that time of year anyway. Time to work on your landscaping by trimming trees and bushes, pulling weeds, and pulling out dead or overgrown plants. Pay attention to the overall look of your landscaping to make sure it looks clean and polished. Leaving in an overgrown tree or bush can scream “work” to a potential buyer. Remove all of these negative thoughts by manicuring your lawn before showing. 2. Fresh Mulch This can give your landscaping a fresh new feel. This can give buyers the impression that you take really great care of your yard. Putting down new mulch is a fairly inexpensi

Overview of Services Provided by Rubbish Removal Sydney
Rubbish Removal Sydney

Firms providing Sydney rubbish removal offer competitive pricing, they are able to provide same day services on weekdays and Sundays, all the rubbish is hand loaded on to the truck, the services are cheaper than skip and bin hire and free no-obligation quotes are also provided. Various types of waste including household waste; business, commercial and industrial waste; renovation and builders waste; garden waste and small demolition work related waste are removed by garbage removers in Sydney. In addition, it is also ensured that all the waste collected is carefully disposed of at waste recycling centres in an environmentally friendly manner. Resources Available and Environmentally Responsible Services Sydney based rubbish removal firms have small and large trucks ranging between 1m3 to 15m3, hence small and big waste removal jobs can be completed. Single and complex waste items such as ovens, lounges, beds, fridges and washing machines can also be removed for a nominal price. In case

Be Careful When Looking For A Commercial Carpet Cleaning Sydney Based Services
Fusion Cleaning Sydney

Fusion Carpet Cleaning Are you looking for the best superior carpet cleaning services in Sydney? Then look no further, there are a lot of good carpet cleaning Sydney service providers. They offer the best carpet cleaning services in Sydney that leaves your entire home very clean, stain free, and a healthy living area. Their cleaning techniques will kill germs, dust mites, and bacteria in your home. They will remove any pet stains, red wine stains, and bad odors from your home leaving it thoroughly clean and fresh. They are professionals in what they do and they have gained valuable experience from the many years they have been in the business. They have gained trust from the stream of clients they serve on daily basis. It is important to be careful when looking for commercial carpet cleaning service provider. The provider should be easily reachable and be ready to provide a free quote. Once contracted, the service providers’ cleaners should arrive on time and in uniform. They sho

Best Shower Head
Devid Hussain

The Best Shower Head techniques available are ones where the least amount of energy is used to acquire the biggest the water demands suitable. The best designs price the most money however a efficient product that can be bought for under $80 is the Peerless firefox shower program. Peerless bathrooms and their significant points This is one of those designs where the developer has truly though about the needs of a individual bathing and therefore has come up with a list of non-traditional but beneficial features. For example the program can act as a portable and expense shower simultaneously. This is great because it will be that a bigger area of your body can be bathed simultaneously. This avoid the frustrating cool feeling that places in when you keep some wet skin revealed for time times which can be as short as 15 a few moments. Another significant function is the different apply styles available which act as a massage especially when the high the water stress establishing is trigge

Blog Every Day in May – Day 19: My 5 Favorite Blogs
Starfish Road Creations

Chef-in-Training – Offers a variety of good tasting AND easy recipes. House of Turquoise – This is a perfect website for anyone interested in decorating their homes in the turquoise color family.  It’s not only the color of choice for me, but I also love the coastal decor ideas I get from it. <My Repurposed Life> – An awesome site for the DIY-er.  Tons of great re-purposing ideas! Band of Burtons – I love reading about the adventures of a first-time parent.  Corianne (and Paul) shares the everyday life of parenthood and family in a fresh, funny, touching, and loving way. Lolly Jane –  Provides great decorating and DIY ideas.

Hiring A Carpet Cleaner Tips, Tricks, Advice, How-to And Beyond
brianwinter0

Dirty carpets are not good to have around. When your carpet is soiled, old, or just looks worn, your rooms cannot look their best. A professional cleaner, though, can help you. Once you accept that, then you probably have questions about who you should hire. You can learn how with the following tips. carpet cleaning nj Do not go over board with heat during the carpet cleaning process. The professional cleaners know the right amount of heat to use for anything that is patterned or delicate. That is critical when you have a stain but want to avoid permanent floor marks. Don’t fall for scams by companies who try and solicit your business over the phone or quote you by-the-room prices. A room can be any size, and prices should take that into account. Professional carpet cleaners base their cost on the total square footage of your carpet. Always feel comfortable selecting a business for carpet cleaning. From your initial question, to the job itself, always feel satisfied. The best com

Closet Progress
The House on the Hill