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Archive for February, 2007

Feb 27 2007

Tips to an Organized Office

Here’s a statistic that will startle you into action. According to a recent Office Depot survey, the average business professional loses 90 hours — or more than two full workweeks — a year due to disorganization.
Thankfully, there’s a solution to help you deal with the overflowing piles and outdated files. It is an easy-to-accomplish five-day [...]

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Feb 23 2007

Lighting Design Tips You Can Use to Feng Shui Your Home

Traditional Feng Shui utilizes the five elements of wood, fire, earth, metal and water as remedies to energetic issues in a house or building. The basic concepts are simple: use common sense in furniture placement, keep it free of clutter and make sure the room’s flow or arrangement allows for conversation.
Feng Shui works in every [...]

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Feb 16 2007

Finish Your Bath in Style

Published by Jennifer under Bathroom Design

Quiz Yourself to Find the Finish That Suits You and Your Bath Décor
(ARA) - Once you’ve designed your dream bath and selected the big ticket items like the flooring, tiles, faucets and sinks – it’s time to add the fun details and finishing touches. Will you choose chrome bath accessories to match your modern sensibilities? [...]

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Feb 10 2007

Residential Interior Design May Come With Unwanted Help

Published by Jennifer under Interior Design

One of the pitfalls of residential interior design is having the homeowners turn the project over completely to the designer. Many will take a hands-on approach to the project and while some designers have the belief that since they are paying the bills they can be involved, others often wonder they hired a designer when [...]

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Feb 10 2007

Modern Ideas for Office Interior Design

Published by Jennifer under Interior Design

One of the most exciting places to design is the office.  Office interior design yields many chances for creativity that may be out of place in other rooms.  Whether decorating a home office or one at work, there are many different options for office interior design.
Decorating an office in a corporate environment calls for a [...]

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Feb 09 2007

Windows make the home

Published by Jennifer under Decorating Tips, Windows

Whether it is a starter house in the suburbs or a loft in the city, making a first house or apartment feel like home is a daunting challenge to young people at the start of their careers. Furniture from Mom and Dad’s attic can help, but what about those big, naked windows?Privacy and light control [...]

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Feb 09 2007

Add value to your home

Published by Jennifer under Add Value to your Home

Disposable fashion is fine for adding a new accessory to a classic wardrobe, but when it comes to their homes, Canadians want value - investments that will offer years of increased pleasure and increase their homes’ worth when the time comes to sell. Five tips for adding value to a home:1. Consider Your Surroundings
You are [...]

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