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New year, new coat of paint: Success tips for DIY painting projects

Rick Bickling — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 13:13:18 +0000

(BPT) – Painting projects are more popular than ever with do-it-yourselfers with 94 percent planning a painting project in 2015, according to a Sherwin-Williams survey of homeowners. DIYers are also planning their painting projects earlier in the year, with January, February and March marked as popular months to upgrade homes with color. If you plan … Continue reading New year, new coat of paint: Success tips for DIY painting projects →

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Popular home decor style – a blend of old and new

Rick Bickling — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 18:24:41 +0000

(BPT) – It can be hard to keep up with the latest changes in decorating styles for the home. But the latest trend might actually make it easy for you to have a stylish house, especially if you’ve kept some family treasures around. Mixing traditional and contemporary decor within a home can give your spaces … Continue reading Popular home decor style – a blend of old and new →

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A sure-footed way to choose new flooring

Rick Bickling — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 11:25:09 +0000

(BPT) – When spring-cleaning uncovers a worn floor it may be time to consider purchasing a new one, especially if you’re selling your home in the near future. A new floor, like refreshed paint and updated fixtures, makes a home more enjoyable to live in as well as more marketable. Floor purchases are often postponed … Continue reading A sure-footed way to choose new flooring →

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Perk up your home with pattern

Rick Bickling — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 11:15:43 +0000

(BPT) – Give your home an energy shot this spring with bright colors and bold patterns. “Patterns are hot, hot, hot,” says Cathie Pliess, program coordinator of design for The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale and a certified interior designer. “Look for oversized patterns in bold colors on a white background.” Spring design is trending … Continue reading Perk up your home with pattern →

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Bathroom remodeling: the first five things you must do

Rick Bickling — Sun, 23 Feb 2014 19:27:23 +0000

(BPT) – So you’ve decided it’s time to remodel your bathroom. Whether you’re excited at the idea of creating a new look that will add value to your home, or simply relieved that you’ll no longer have to look at dated fixtures and cracked tile, you’ll be facing a lot of decisions about materials, colors, … Continue reading Bathroom remodeling: the first five things you must do →

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Spruce up your Home in the New Year

Rick Bickling — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 01:26:16 +0000

(BPT) – Making a New Year’s resolution is common, and many people set goals for ways to improve themselves. If you have set a goal to lose weight, learn a new skill or get promoted, congratulations. But while you are striving to attain your personal goal, have you ever thought of setting a goal to … Continue reading Spruce up your Home in the New Year →

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Making your Home More Personal

Rick Bickling — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 10:40:35 +0000

(BPT) – With so many TV shows, publications, websites and social networks focusing on home design, gathering expert tips and real-world inspirations to make over your home is easier than ever. Use these sources of inspiration and ideas as a starting point, and inject personality by adding layers to the space with individual touches that … Continue reading Making your Home More Personal →

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Four Easy Steps to Jump-Start Outdoor Spring Cleaning

Rick Bickling — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:40:22 +0000

(ARA) – If the warmer temperatures, bright sunshine and greening of spring give you the urge to clean, you’re not alone. If you want to make spring cleaning easier, especially outdoor spring cleaning, a little planning will save lots of elbow grease. Make outdoor spring cleaning a breeze with these four simple tips to ensure … Continue reading Four Easy Steps to Jump-Start Outdoor Spring Cleaning →

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Homeowners’ Emphasis on Energy Efficiency Grows

Rick Bickling — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:54:02 +0000

(ARA) – Even in a volatile economy, homeowners are making home upkeep a priority. While the number of projects annually had been on the decline in recent years, a study from BuildFax, a resource for building, remodeling and repair information, found remodeling activity was up in 2011 over 2010. Additional data shows homeowners are opting … Continue reading Homeowners’ Emphasis on Energy Efficiency Grows →

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Reinventing your Home in a Day

Rick Bickling — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:07:44 +0000

(ARA) – With more homeowners choosing to stay in their homes longer and the full supply of existing housing stock, decorative siding accessories are providing a touch of personal style for rejuvenating and updating America’s family homes. Appeal-adding updates could be as simple as the quick installation of two pairs of shutters and window headers … Continue reading Reinventing your Home in a Day →

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