Color Me Confused
When it comes to interior paint colors, the choices are almost endless. Like a
deer in the headlights, you stand before row after row of paint chips. Cornish
blue, seawash green, ballerina
pink, buttercup yellow and sand dollar tan. It would be enough to make you toss
your paintbrush in the air and scream, "White!" - if only there weren't rows of
different whites to choose from. Selecting a paint color can be overwhelming.
But what about the practical aspects of color? According to the experts, there
are some do's and don'ts when it comes to selecting the right color for the
right place......read article»
Organized Rear Foyers: Providing Hassle-Free Take Offs
Her Home recently asked women what contributes stress to their daily lives at
home. One of the most frequent replies was: "Getting my family out the door on
time in the morning, with everything they need." Another common response was
simply: "Clutter."....read
article»
Hard-Working Kitchens that are Easy on You
If there's one thing that's better than a spacious new kitchen packed with
character, it's a spacious new kitchen that cleans itself. But until that hits
the market, consider design solutions and durable products geared to keep the
heart of your home easy to care for - and even easier to love.......read
article»
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Write down a list
of what you like and what you don't like about your current home.
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Discuss floor plans you like with your builder.
Bring in advertisements, rough sketches, anything you have that can help your
builder understand your preferences.
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If you have special needs (older adults visiting, young children),
be sure to include them in the design process. Little things, like door
levers instead of knobs, can make a home much more livable.
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