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March 2003, I
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March 10th, 2003 ------ March Issue, I -----
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IN THIS ISSUE:
Editorial
1. TIPS & TRICKS
- 'Remodle' your bathroom for under $100!
2. FEATURE ARTICLE
- Home Storage Solutions
3. BOOK OF THE MONTH
- 301 Stylish Storage Ideas
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Hello Readers!
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1. Tips & Tricks
- 'Remodle' your bathroom for under $100!
This is a project that I am getting ready to do.
Our bathroom needs to be completely remodeled, but it will have to wait,
due to other higher-priority projects. But I don't want to live
with it as it is for months or years in the meantime! Are you in the
same boat? Here are some things you can do to spruce up your bathroom
for very little money.
1) Paint the walls. This is an obvious one, but try some sort of paint
technique or pattern to make them decorative and more of an attention-grabber.
Rag the walls, or paint stripes, or stencil, etc. Here are a bunch
of tips from Home & Garden TV on different paint techniques:
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_faux_finishing/0,1792,HGTV_3398,00.html
2) Paint the cabinets. I've been searching out some information on the best way to do this. Here are some links:
Painting laminate cabinets:
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Painting wooden cabinets:
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Many of the paint techniques suggested for walls, will work on cabinets, too!
3) Put new hinges and/or pulls on the doors and drawers.
4) Put up a new mirror.
5) Get a new decorative toilet seat and lid.
6) If your floor is vinyl, pick out some pretty new vinyl stick-on tiles.
Anyone can do them, and they're usually under $1/sq. foot. If you cannot
use these on your floor, then get some carpets to draw the eye away from
the floor.
7) New shower curtains and valances can do wonders. For low-budget
creativity, purchase some twin flat sheets, and some coordinating ribbon.
Sew pieces of ribbon to the top edge of the fabric for instant tie-top treatments.
If they're too big for your needs, then quickly hem them down with your sewing
machine or iron-on hem tape.
You might not be able to do all of these ideas in your bathroom, but try
some of them! You should be able to make a big difference for under
$100. Of course, you COULD spend over $100 on any one of these items
if you want designer and brand name paints and pulls and fabrics. But
you should also be able to find budget varieties for almost everything.
Have fun!
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2. FEATURE ARTICLE
- Home Storage Solutions: Ways To Organize Your Home
by Michael Holland - Home Decorating Made Easy
Without a doubt, there are plenty of home storage
solutions to help organize your home life. But... what you may not realize
is that from a home interior decorating perspective, getting rid of, or organizing,
clutter can beautify your home. For example, a room without clutter
will appear larger and more inviting. In addition, some of the available
storage solutions can be decorative furniture pieces. Of course, the
home storage solution you choose will depend on the type of items you want
to store and the frequency with which you need to retrieve them. Before I
provide you with a list of potential home storage solutions, let's first
have a heart-to-heart chat about the things you can't seem to part with.
* Do you really need to hold on to those old magazines that date back to the start of your subscription?
* Are you holding on to clothing from the '80's? the 70's, heaven forbid?
* Do you have furnishings that you've held on to for years…just because?
If you answered yes to any of the above questions,
then you my friend are a closet pack rat! Yes, it's true! But don't
worry, I feel your pain. I too sometimes battle with the temptation to keep
things that I "may" need in the future. But in the vast majority of cases,
the items have simply wound up gathering dust and taking up space.
So here's your first task before you select home
storage solutions for your items. Go from room to room, including the closets,
garage, attic, and basement and pull out all those items that you are holding
on to…for no good reason. My rule of thumb is that if you don't foresee
wearing it or using it within the next 12 months, then seriously consider
giving it to someone who would enjoy it more. Obviously this excludes important
papers and key reference materials.
All is not lost, however. You can earn money from
your discarded items by having a garage sale. Or, you can simply make a charitable
donation to a non-profit organization such as a church or a shelter. Be sure
to get a receipt so that you can deduct the value of the items on your next
tax return.
Once you've eliminated the things you don't need,
consider these home storage solutions for the items that you keep:
Home Storage Solutions - Furniture
- Armoire - You can find armoires in many styles and storage configurations.
They will add beauty and presence to any room. In general, I would recommend
using an over-sized armoire for storage rather than two small pieces of furniture.
From a home interior decorating perspective, your room will appear much bolder
and interesting.
- Chest of drawers - If you need to separate items by type, then a chest
of drawers would be a good choice. As with an armoire, I recommend that you
get one that is large with deep drawers.
- Storage chests/trunks - These are good for storing bulk items such as quilts
and blankets. Of course, you can use them to store toys, books, or just about
anything else. Many of the trunks can also double as coffee and end tables.
Home Storage Solutions - Closet organizers
- I recommend that you visit your local hardware store and check out their
offerings for closet organizers. If you have the heavy wire type configuration
in your closet, like I do, you'll find additional wire baskets and shelving
to expand your storage space.
Home Storage Solutions - Shelves
- Pre-built shelves - The great thing about shelves is that you can take
advantage of a wall's vertical space. Many are quite decorative and can be
used to store or display personal items and collectibles.
- Bookcases - A custom built bookcase can be used to make a statement or
be the focal point of a room. However, there are many quality assemble-it-yourself
options. Bookcases can also be used to store sheets, towels, and other linens.
- Curio cabinets - They are great for displaying collectibles and personal
items. Many come with adjustable shelves, lighting, and decorative molding.
Home Storage Solutions - Baskets, Bins, Other
- They come in many shapes and sizes. I recommend that you look for bins
and containers that can slide under beds and tables. Also consider modular
containers that can be stacked to take advantage of vertical spaces. Large
baskets can be very decorative while storing toys or other small items.
- If your home storage solutions include shelves, cabinets, armoires, trunks,
or other similar furniture pieces, Furniture Find is a site that I recommend
you browse for a wide selection of these items. They offer thousands
of brand name furniture pieces at discounted prices. Also, you'll find lots
of online images that give great decorating ideas.
FurnitureFind
http://www.furniturefind.com/affiliate.asp?furnfind&38854946
A major benefit of Furniture Find is that they offer
many more items than any brick and mortar shop. And through their free Personal
Shopper service they will search high and low for any item that you can't
find on their web site. So even if you spot something you like at your
local furniture store, put Furniture Find to work to see if the price can
be beaten. You have nothing to lose!
Copyright 2002 Michael Holland
- http://www.home-decorating-made-easy.com
Want more great home decorating ideas? Then visit
http://www.home-decorating-made-easy.com/free-interior-decorating-ideas.html.
Even beginners can now decorate with confidence!
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3. BOOK OF THE MONTH
- 301 Stylish Storage Ideas
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