Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Decor helpers/design apps/early gardening

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That one thing that makes a room
That one thing that makes a room

Designers have go-to helpers they rely on to make rooms better, for clients and even themselves. Here are a few.

Stylish windows on a budget? You bet! A system for windows

Window treatments require a little creativity, but not a small fortune.
Hello, beautiful: Projects to boost home's curb appeal Curb appealers

As little as one day of labor can make a big difference in the look of your house.
Now's the time to look for garden pests Ick's factor

It's easier to deal with garden pests now: They can't crawl or fly away if they haven't hatched.
Don't rule out fruit trees, even in a small garden Fruit for small gardens

Fruit trees can be grown even in pots to expand your tastes beyond the supermarket varieties.
Home design turns a corner Next big thing: Modesty

Newer kitchens aren't gigantic, and busy McMansion rooflines have gone the way of the housing boom.
Online design tools allow you to visualize home improvement projects Vision thing

Online visualization tools help you picture home improvements and avoid costly missteps.
Late winter is good time to prune overgrown shrubs Clip job

Aggressive pruning now will pay off with more vigorous growth.
There's an herb garden for everyone's taste Herbs for all tastes

What herbs should I grow? A new book has the answers.
Wood vs. steel I-beams: Is one better than the other? Heavy lifting

Wood or metal beams give remodelers design options to create large open spaces.
Install a wall safe Install a wall safe

Home safes are becoming a popular alternative to safety deposit boxes at the bank.

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