Home Improvement Blog http://homefixinfo.com The latest Home Improvement and DIY Tips and tricks Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:54:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.3 en DIY Home portray: Use Stencils to Add a Personal Touch http://homefixinfo.com/diy-home-painting-use-stencils-to-add-a-personal-touch/ http://homefixinfo.com/diy-home-painting-use-stencils-to-add-a-personal-touch/#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:54:39 +0000 DIYDIY http://homefixinfo.com/diy-home-painting-use-stencils-to-add-a-personal-touch/ Interested in adding a special touch to your house portray? Stencils have been used for hundreds of years by not-so-artistic DIY home portray folks who want to turn out beautiful designs without too much effort. Unfortunately, stenciling doesn’t always turn out like it should, so let me share a fe…

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]]> http://homefixinfo.com/gardening-tips/feed/ Do You Ever Use Soft Pink Bulbs? http://homefixinfo.com/do-you-ever-use-soft-pink-bulbs/ http://homefixinfo.com/do-you-ever-use-soft-pink-bulbs/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:00:00 +0000 Do it YourselfDo it Yourself http://homefixinfo.com/do-you-ever-use-soft-pink-bulbs/ I have a variety of lamps in my bedroom, as well as overhead lighting, which I use for all different functions. I pretty much only use my globe floor lamp when I’m in relaxation/reading/near-sleep mode, though. It casts a nice glow in the room and has a dimmer so I can change the intensity of…

]]> http://homefixinfo.com/do-you-ever-use-soft-pink-bulbs/feed/ Casa Quickie: Clean Eats http://homefixinfo.com/casa-quickie-clean-eats/ http://homefixinfo.com/casa-quickie-clean-eats/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:00:00 +0000 Do it YourselfDo it Yourself http://homefixinfo.com/casa-quickie-clean-eats/ We all have suitable trouble keeping up with cleaning our own homes, but we shouldn’t forget about the birds, either! According to the National Audubon Society , you should empty your birdseed feeders of old seed and hulls about once or twice a month, and soon after clean them by immersing th…

]]> http://homefixinfo.com/casa-quickie-clean-eats/feed/ Desire/Acquire: Eames Walnut Stool http://homefixinfo.com/desire-acquire-eames-walnut-stool/ http://homefixinfo.com/desire-acquire-eames-walnut-stool/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:00:00 +0000 Do it YourselfDo it Yourself http://homefixinfo.com/desire-acquire-eames-walnut-stool/ Charles and Ray Eames have won by my heart but not necessarily my paycheck. Even still, I’ve had my eye on the duo’s iconic Walnut Stools ($829) from the day I spotted them in the corner at Room & Board. Originally made in 1960 for the duration Life Building in New York, the steep p…

]]> http://homefixinfo.com/desire-acquire-eames-walnut-stool/feed/ Eco-Friendly and Visually Striking: Homes by Case Architects http://homefixinfo.com/eco-friendly-and-visually-striking-homes-by-case-architects/ http://homefixinfo.com/eco-friendly-and-visually-striking-homes-by-case-architects/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:47:26 +0000 Do it YourselfDo it Yourself http://homefixinfo.com/eco-friendly-and-visually-striking-homes-by-case-architects/ that beauty by Case Architects is part of the Columbia City Green project. Not only is it lovely to look at, but it’s plus kind to the environment. The yellow-blue-green façade is created with low-toxicity paints and finishes, as well as recyclable materials. It is said to supply energy and wate…

]]> http://homefixinfo.com/eco-friendly-and-visually-striking-homes-by-case-architects/feed/ Candle Light Bulbs for that Olden-Timey Glow http://homefixinfo.com/candle-light-bulbs-for-that-olden-timey-glow/ http://homefixinfo.com/candle-light-bulbs-for-that-olden-timey-glow/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:30:05 +0000 Do it YourselfDo it Yourself http://homefixinfo.com/candle-light-bulbs-for-that-olden-timey-glow/ Back before the world lived and worked by electricity, candles were the extent of lighting options .  For those who find themselves wishing for simpler times, System Studio Design has found the perfect way to recreate the soft lighting of candles while sticking to the light bulb’s functional des…

]]> http://homefixinfo.com/candle-light-bulbs-for-that-olden-timey-glow/feed/ 10 Choice Chairs to Reupholster http://homefixinfo.com/10-choice-chairs-to-reupholster/ http://homefixinfo.com/10-choice-chairs-to-reupholster/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:00:00 +0000 Do it YourselfDo it Yourself http://homefixinfo.com/10-choice-chairs-to-reupholster/ What’s old is new, or at least it can be. Some aged chairs are charming in their vintage fabrics and scuffed up legs , but there are some that are just begging for a makeover . On a mission to find a killer chandelier , I took a trip to a local vintage shop called Past Perfect. I didn’t…

]]> http://homefixinfo.com/10-choice-chairs-to-reupholster/feed/ Breathe New Life to Your Space with Wall Stickers http://homefixinfo.com/breathe-new-life-to-your-space-with-wall-stickers/ http://homefixinfo.com/breathe-new-life-to-your-space-with-wall-stickers/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:10:10 +0000 Do it YourselfDo it Yourself http://homefixinfo.com/breathe-new-life-to-your-space-with-wall-stickers/ Wall stickers are a great way to dress up any interior decorating and design project. The nice thing about them is they can easily be removed and placed elsewhere in a room. Here are a few wall stickers ideas from Sticasa , different and stylish wall stickers are great substitutions for wall-paper,…

]]> http://homefixinfo.com/breathe-new-life-to-your-space-with-wall-stickers/feed/ Casa Beta: Charles P. Rogers Shiro Sheet Set http://homefixinfo.com/casa-beta-charles-p-rogers-shiro-sheet-set/ http://homefixinfo.com/casa-beta-charles-p-rogers-shiro-sheet-set/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:00:00 +0000 Do it YourselfDo it Yourself http://homefixinfo.com/casa-beta-charles-p-rogers-shiro-sheet-set/ I’ve been on the hunt for a new set of sheets for the final month or so, but I’m too picky to order them online and I haven’t had instance to go to the store to look for some. When it comes to sheets, I need to see and touch them before I buy them – or at least have a referr…

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