Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Spring accessories/renovation salvage/kitchen facelift

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Spring's hot home accessories from NY Gift Fair
Spring's hot home accessories

New lines of pillows, tchotkes and throws follow fashion more closely than any other element of home design, which makes them the perfect fix for a room that doesn't feel fresh anymore.

Add a dash of tangerine to your home Orange rated

A dash of tangerine is this year's hot color, a gender-neutral room accent.
The art of staging a condo The art of staging a condo

Home staging can make your unit stand out from the crowd and, hopefully, make a sweeter deal.
Second time around for used building materials Second chance workout

Remodelers are using not only salvaged fixtures and furnishings, but also old-growth wood.
Wealthy home buyers demand bathrooms; lots of bathrooms Fixtures of society

Here's another way the rich are different: They have more bathrooms.
Retirement: It pays to stay put It pays to stay put

Retirement is less likely to arrive with a move to warmer climes.
How to glue wood to wood Get glue: A better bond

Not everyone grasps how to choose a glue and join wood pieces. Follow these rules to make it stick.
Laundry rooms clean up in survey Laundry rooms clean up

Better Homes and Gardens magazine wrings out surprising findings from its annual readers' poll.
Got a few hours? Refresh your kitchen for spring Brisk kitchen additions

Freshen up your dining space in an afternoon.
Build a tile countertop Build a tile countertop

A worn and weary laminate kitchen countertop can be the base for installing new tile.
Fashion from the ground up Flower show's best dressed

Flora meets fashion at the Chicago Flower & Garden Show, Saturday through March 18 at Navy Pier.

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