Christine Brun
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Paint colors can inspire DIY projectNov 09, 2015 3:34 pm - Inspiration can come from a can of paint. Take a look at the paint chips in a home improvement store and just read off the names for fun. Close your eyes and imagine wha...
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Mirrors are a must in small roomsOct 26, 2015 10:44 am - A magic show is generally based on slight of hand, hidden trapdoors and other tricks of the trade, including the all-important mirror. "As I was going up the stair, I me...
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Organize closets now to make winter easierOct 19, 2015 12:47 pm - Autumn is the perfect time of year to clean house! By now, the kids have been back to school long enough for Mom to begin to breathe easier. The summer heat has lifted, ...
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Baby boomers slow to make sensible home improvementsOct 06, 2015 6:18 am - As a major movement, aging in place didn't happen. At least, it hasn't developed in the manner that my industry initially imagined. I took a seminar training to become a...
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Modernized bathroom opens spaceSep 29, 2015 6:11 am - Each generation adopts design trends that reflect life of the day. It is understandable that in days of economic pressure, design responds to restrictions. These days, t...
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Focal fireplace works well with accent colorSep 20, 2015 1:05 am - Most people stick with white in a small house. I don't know if it is fear that drives them or insecurity. It has always been a bit of a chore to convince people that if ...
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Free-standing tubs leave more room for amenitiesSep 14, 2015 10:06 am - American poet and novelist Sylvia Plath once wrote: "There must be quite a few things a hot bath won't cure, but I don't know many of them." With September arrived and a...
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Times are changing, and so are furniture arrangementsSep 10, 2015 6:46 am - Dare to be bold in how you arrange furniture in a small room. Freedom from preconceived notions might encourage a higher function from your space. Toss out old ideas or ...
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A small kitchen may require ingenuitySep 06, 2015 1:05 am - Getting tight spaces to function often requires thinking outside that box. Planning a very small bathroom, laundry room or kitchen demands you research all options and b...
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Architectural interest is usually something to embraceAug 25, 2015 10:33 am - I love the funky and uneven features of an older home. Certainly there are many oddball qualities and conditions that might frustrate you as a renter or homeowner, but o...