I'm on vacation and I confess, I have a problem -- a decorating dilemma. Anytime I'm in a hotel room more than a day or two, I feel it's mine and I'm usually convinced that there's a better room arrangement.What is one to do? Why rearrange the furniture, of course. This can present a decorating dilemma because often there aren't many options.Well, Continue Reading
Paint Primer
Now that we're into sprucing up for spring, here's a short primer on paint primer and products.Color-If selling your home, stick to neutrals. If just freshening, paint whatever appeals to you. Always apply good sized paint samples on different walls in the same room and critique at different times of the day as natural and artificial light will affect the Continue Reading
It’s A Spring Thing!
What is it about this time of year? It's a spring thing! Birds start chirping, trees leaf out, flowers start blooming and while a young man's fancy turns to thoughts of love, mine turns to thoughts of cleaning, organizing and changing out winter clothes in the closet for spring and summer ones. Basically, it's work to eliminate more work! The March issue of Better Continue Reading
How Do You Define Slipcover?
How do you define a slipcover? If you look in a dictionary, chances are you'll see a slipcover defined as: a cover that may be slipped off and on; specifically: a removable covering for an article of furniture, a cover for a sofa or chair that you can remove and wash, or a fitted protective or decorative cover that may be slipped off and on a piece of upholstered Continue Reading
5 Ways To Ease A Decorating Budget
The recession may be over but it's still a good idea to watch how you spend your dollars and try to stick to your decorating budget.Here are a few tips that may be helpful. Ways to Stick to Your Decorating Budget Cabinets Ready-made traditional cabinets cost less than custom or higher end design.Appliances Select mid-grade stainless steel with the same Continue Reading
