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		<title>Plastering to beauty</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:14:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Plastering is an intelligent concept to provide hardness and strength to your house. You may plaster in gypsum, lime or cement. The first one is primarily used in initial stages to bolster fireproofing of the house.
Lime plastering is done over wooden framework where it is given sufficient time to cool off and get thick. This [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right: 10px" src="http://a.imageshack.us/img514/742/plasteringtobeauty.jpg" alt="" width="249" height="253" align="left" />Plastering is an intelligent concept to provide hardness and strength to your house. You may plaster in gypsum, lime or cement. The first one is primarily used in initial stages to bolster fireproofing of the house.</p>
<p>Lime plastering is done over wooden framework where it is given sufficient time to cool off and get thick. This emanates a sweet smell and gaps in your woodwork are auto sealed.</p>
<p>Cement plaster is currently much in vogue as a sealant. It gels well with concrete structures. You may also do your plastering intelligently so that it comes out rather beautifully. This concept has also been used in beautifying pieces of arts. Plaster expands and then contracts thus enabling it to take any shape. It also gels well with fiberglass creations.</p>
<p>Just remember that plaster tends to come out rather faster than actual concrete construction. Thus you may need remodeling it in periodic intervals.</p>
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		<title>Pottery Barn</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 10:49:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pottery barn has added another dimension to the world of home accessories in the States. With retail stores spread over different states in USA, this upscale retail store has been doing briskly. Its high point is the combination it encapsulates: Bathroom and bedroom combo for instance. 
It has done elaborate research on how kids and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right: 10px" src="http://a.imageshack.us/img683/433/potterybarn.jpg" alt="" width="249" height="253" align="left" />Pottery barn has added another dimension to the world of home accessories in the States. With retail stores spread over different states in USA, this upscale retail store has been doing briskly. Its high point is the combination it encapsulates: Bathroom and bedroom combo for instance. </p>
<p>It has done elaborate research on how kids and adolescents feel their homes should look like. A good spread of linen in bedrooms gives that elegant touch. In bathrooms, grey-splashes will do for oldies while bright orange is the color for teens.</p>
<p>Pottery Barn also dishes out interesting ideas on how to improve your living room outlook with accessories. They have ample collection of hardwood accessories. Conceived by Paul Secon, it also has a customer care division to provide ideas to DIY guys.</p>
<p>In most well-designed American homes, you will see shades of Pottery Barn. It has also been shown in famous shows like Friends and Simpsons.</p>
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		<title>Attractive Wooden Balustrade</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 08:17:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[No one would conceive the idea that the depression left under stairways leading to the next story in a home can be turned into a storage area. But with attractive wooden balustrade this dream is turned into a reality. The structure is converted into a stairway alongside the old one to give safe ascending and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right: 10px" src="http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/5091/attractivewoodenbalustr.jpg" alt="" width="249" height="200" align="left" />No one would conceive the idea that the depression left under stairways leading to the next story in a home can be turned into a storage area. But with attractive wooden balustrade this dream is turned into a reality. The structure is converted into a stairway alongside the old one to give safe ascending and descending for those using the balustrade. It has handles that give support to the user when looking for some of the stored items underneath.</p>
<p>The spaces on the wooden structure can be converted into wooden shelves that are beautifully arranged to accommodate an array of books and magazines and other household items. They can be used to reduce the clutter within the room by transferring some of the lighter items into the attractive compartments on its side. The compartments can be reached from the stairway or from the ground. This ends up adding more space to a room where some of the stored things originally occupied.</p>
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		<title>Lightweight Patio Furniture</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 07:55:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lightweight patio furniture is inevitable for a makeshift enclosure for they make for easy transfer from place to place. The furniture goes hand in hand with ongoing preparations and changes of locale that revisit many homes time and time again, be it making room for a visitor due to limited space within or when it [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right: 10px" src="http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/1209/lightweightpatiofurnitu.jpg" alt="" width="249" height="226" align="left" />Lightweight patio furniture is inevitable for a makeshift enclosure for they make for easy transfer from place to place. The furniture goes hand in hand with ongoing preparations and changes of locale that revisit many homes time and time again, be it making room for a visitor due to limited space within or when it is time to move out. Furthermore its portable nature may also mean it can be easily interchanged between positions or arranged in a set design.</p>
<p>Patios are meant for comfort and relaxation which translates to switching from one chair to another or replacing a short table for a taller one and vice versa depending on the work being done. Most lightweight patio furniture is made of aluminum which not only gives tenure of durability due to the metal&#8217;s rust free quality, but it is easy to move around to suit the occasion. Some of this furniture can be folded and stored conveniently to make the most of limited space.</p>
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		<title>Contemporary Kitchen Cabinets</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 07:54:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Contemporary kitchen cabinets are designed to function as well as decorate the kitchen. They are to be found in modern designs that are customized to hide space within them where utensils and other equipment are stored. They are ideally innovative in terms of form and storage space and are more convenient to the user than [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right: 10px" src="http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/9783/contemporarykitchencabi.jpg" alt="" width="249" height="229" align="left" />Contemporary kitchen cabinets are designed to function as well as decorate the kitchen. They are to be found in modern designs that are customized to hide space within them where utensils and other equipment are stored. They are ideally innovative in terms of form and storage space and are more convenient to the user than traditional types.</p>
<p>Some of these elegant kitchen cabinets have sliding doors that make it easy for the user to open and close them. Some have hidden hinges that give a streamlined continuity to the flat veneer surface. The edges of these cabinets are rounded at the tips to give a smooth finish that is less likely to graze on the frequent user&#8217;s skin. They have parts like wooden doors and stainless steel handles that keep them durable. The decoration is minimal, as their power lies in the uniformity of surface, but it may include mechanical features like rotational storage space for easy retrieval of objects.</p>
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		<title>Asian Living Room Furniture</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 07:52:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to furniture nothing can beat the elaborateness of the Asian living room. Symbolism and plenty of breathing space is common in these rooms that can fully second oriental philosophies of economical treatment of form. Entering an Asian living room, one is bound to find any of these spare furniture, including spherical glass [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right: 10px" src="http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/8975/asianlivingroomfurnitur.jpg" alt="" width="249" height="200" align="left" />When it comes to furniture nothing can beat the elaborateness of the Asian living room. Symbolism and plenty of breathing space is common in these rooms that can fully second oriental philosophies of economical treatment of form. Entering an Asian living room, one is bound to find any of these spare furniture, including spherical glass bookcases on the walls, small, flat top tables for occasional use, edgy sofa sets and balanced TV consoles.</p>
<p>This furniture is made from a range of exotic timber and other materials obtained form various locales in Asia. A room boasting several of these may be having a wealth of Asian craftsmanship and enjoying the lease of not looking for new furniture in the unforeseeable future. It is not only the overall elegance of the beautiful Asian living room furniture that attracts the home owner, but also the comforting fulfillment of wanting to stay in the room forever.</p>
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		<title>Georgian Style Interior Design Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2010 18:35:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[During the Georgian period, walls were very important and there was a great deal of looking after them. Back then, oaks were usually used to make panels and wax polish was added to the top. Later on, there was an introduction of softwoods.  When it came to things such as lighting the house, candles [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right: 10px" src="http://img693.imageshack.us/img693/7852/georgianstyleinteriorde.jpg" alt="" width="249" height="200" align="left" />During the Georgian period, walls were very important and there was a great deal of looking after them. Back then, oaks were usually used to make panels and wax polish was added to the top. Later on, there was an introduction of softwoods.  When it came to things such as lighting the house, candles were used apart from fire. The candles were put on candlesticks lanterns that were made from wood, candelabras or wall sconces.   Paintings were usually hang from a visible fabric bow and were very popular back then.</p>
<p>They also used silver ware directly on the walls.  Other items like furniture were usually made from fabrics such as chintz, velvet, brocade and damask.  It is now very easy to find people still going on with the Georgian style interior design trend and their houses are taking it really well. You too can not go wrong with these tips.</p>
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		<title>Contemporary Decor for the Sun Porch</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2010 06:57:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are one of those people who love contemporary art and you so happen to have a sun porch at home, you can have all this combined with your beautiful yard and finally come up with a really unique contemporary décor.  
There are many ways you can go about doing this and one [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right: 10px" src="http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/4569/contemporarydecorforthe.jpg" alt="" width="249" height="200" align="left" />If you are one of those people who love contemporary art and you so happen to have a sun porch at home, you can have all this combined with your beautiful yard and finally come up with a really unique contemporary décor.  </p>
<p>There are many ways you can go about doing this and one of the best is creating focal points to make the walls come alive. This is done by using abstract metal wall art on the most expansive wall of the sun porch. You could use one that is light colored one on a dark wall and you are sure to have a really attractive sun porch to yourself.</p>
<p>Another equally good way to go is to use art and mirrors. When you use large mirrors, your art may appear larger or acquire some more viewing points from the reflection. Either way you decide to go, you are bound to have a really attractive sun porch.</p>
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		<title>Using Wrought Iron to Create a Mediterranean Look</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2010 10:50:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Your house is your palace and also the place where enjoy ourselves the most. All this is brought by the fact that you are most comfortable here more than any other place. For this, many home owners invest a lot in their homes to make it feel comfortable for them and welcoming for their visitors. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right: 10px" src="http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/992/usingwroughtirontocreat.jpg" alt="" width="211" height="263" align="left" />Your house is your palace and also the place where enjoy ourselves the most. All this is brought by the fact that you are most comfortable here more than any other place. For this, many home owners invest a lot in their homes to make it feel comfortable for them and welcoming for their visitors. </p>
<p>One of the ways to add a bit of touch to your house is to use wrought iron to create a Mediterranean look to it. It does not matter where you use it in the house, you will always have great results. It could be your bedroom, the kitchen or the living room.</p>
<p>There are many items in the house that are made from wrought irons and you can get from furniture to light switches that are guaranteed to leave your house really nice.</p>
<p>This is the best way to make your house look sophisticated.</p>
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		<title>Creating a Faux Venetian Plaster Look</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 09:53:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The walls of an apartment need to be kept to perfection. Dirty chipped off walls give a poor impression to the interior look of an apartment. The only way in which your wall can have a splendid look is by creating a Faux Venetian Plaster Look. There are certain instructions that can guide you to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right: 10px" src="http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/2986/creatingafauxvenetianpl.jpg" alt="" width="224" height="281" align="left" />The walls of an apartment need to be kept to perfection. Dirty chipped off walls give a poor impression to the interior look of an apartment. The only way in which your wall can have a splendid look is by creating a Faux Venetian Plaster Look. There are certain instructions that can guide you to success: </p>
<p>	Prime the wall with use of the latex primer paint. Ensure that you have used the nap roller which will help in drying the paint before the plaster process<br />
	Mix the plaster then get rid of the water on the surface of the solution. Top it up with colorant then mix the solution to uniformity.<br />
	Apply the first coat<br />
	Apply the second coat<br />
	Sharpen the spatula then apply the third coat<br />
	Apply some wax onto the wall surface with a very soft sponge. Continue to apply the wax until it gets completely absorbed on the plaster. There after, get rid of the unabsorbed wax. After five minutes, do the polishing with the cloth.</p>
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