tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001052186541695605Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:07:27 +0000HeatingHome Decorating Basics2007 TrendsAlternative FuelFeng ShuiCreative DecoratingDecorating for KidsEco FriendlyFurnitureIndoor PlantsRadiant Cable HeatingSponsorSummerWallsHome Decorating Trends for people who are spend most of their time in their home environment, and want to learn how to express their individual styles, and meet their personal needs.http://home-decorating-trends.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Blogger178125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001052186541695605.post-1289621265516382045Tue, 27 May 2008 04:30:00 +00002008-05-26T21:35:34.317-07:00It is time to buy patio furniture. This is always when spring officially starts for me. I spend a few weeks checking out everyone and all the new styles. I need to find the perfect set. I put more care into buying patio furniture than I did picking my couch. But then, my couch didn't need to match my ever changing garden!My patio furniture needs to do double duty. I work outside in the summer. I http://home-decorating-trends.blogspot.com/2008/05/patio-furniture.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001052186541695605.post-3959489105543266508Tue, 27 May 2008 04:28:00 +00002008-05-26T21:30:36.406-07:00I wish I had read this story before we bought our house. We might not have bought it. "Renovations are notorious for growing and changing as the project keeps moving along," renovator and Kelrek Services boss Alvin Epp told those at the seminar."There's always something in a renovation that doesn't seem to work quite the way you want."Looking to turn hiccups into screwups? Here's some guidance http://home-decorating-trends.blogspot.com/2008/05/avoid-home-renovation-nightmare.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001052186541695605.post-4033165269520160584Tue, 27 May 2008 04:26:00 +00002008-05-26T21:27:31.943-07:00Canadians Spent 20b on Renovations in 2007. That is almost an unbelievable number. This isn't home building - just fixing up things. Canadians were in a home renovation mood in 2007, with a survey showing that an estimated 1.5 million households in 10 major cities across the country completed renovations last year that cost an average of more than $12,800."Close to $19.7 billion was spent on http://home-decorating-trends.blogspot.com/2008/05/canadians-spent-20b-on-renovations.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001052186541695605.post-1583823550357265027Tue, 27 May 2008 04:23:00 +00002008-05-26T21:25:16.882-07:00I guess it doesn't take a wiz to realize that skate shoes can damage flooring. What I didn't realize is how much. It is a good thing that we haven't put down our floors. The kids love these shoes. There is a wheel in the heel. When the child wants they can skate across the floor. This is great - outside. My daughter wants a pair...everyone has them. I will get a pair for her - as long as she useshttp://home-decorating-trends.blogspot.com/2008/05/skate-shoes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001052186541695605.post-6546805172804608289Tue, 27 May 2008 04:17:00 +00002008-05-26T21:23:03.156-07:00A 46-year-old Brantford man has been charged with fraud after police received a number of complaints from seniors about a home-renovation scam. The seniors' concerns were about prices paid, quality of work and sales tactics used by a handyman. Police started an investigation after receiving several complaints from St. Catharines residents in early April. Donald Clark, 46, of Brantford has been http://home-decorating-trends.blogspot.com/2008/05/alleged-home-renovation-scam.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001052186541695605.post-4451605270841811099Tue, 27 May 2008 04:14:00 +00002008-05-26T21:17:04.176-07:00Can you believe that they are still making buildings like this? I wouldn't even want to guess at the cost, or how much time it took to finish it. I lifted this picture from a advertisement for an architectural competition. I'm having a hard enough time finding the time and money to fix up our own little home.http://home-decorating-trends.blogspot.com/2008/05/can-you-believe-it.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001052186541695605.post-8697818402946669194Tue, 27 May 2008 04:06:00 +00002008-05-26T21:12:22.032-07:00I mentioned that we've been looking at pools. I came up with another reason why I don't want a pool. I'd have to buy swimwear. I don't look like an 18 year old anymore. I'd have to look online and get some suits designed for larger women before I would even consider it. I know I can find them. It is just something that takes a while...I must have just the right suite. I don't want something that http://home-decorating-trends.blogspot.com/2008/05/swimwear.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001052186541695605.post-3906508217938536661Tue, 27 May 2008 04:02:00 +00002008-05-26T21:06:29.860-07:00Do you have dogs? Did you know that if you don't feed your dog good dog food that their urine can burn holes in the yard? We found this one out by accident. We were stumped. What was happening to the yard. The dogs loved to go to the bathroom near the raspberries. We have a patch of wild bushes, so we knew they were hearty. We learned after some research that it was because we were feeding the http://home-decorating-trends.blogspot.com/2008/05/dogs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001052186541695605.post-1553642938469521970Tue, 27 May 2008 03:55:00 +00002008-05-26T21:02:01.862-07:00We've been looking at those above ground pools, the ones that can be taken down each winter. They look like a great idea, at first glance. There are some problems that we are worried about. We know not to put the pool on the weeping tiles, but what if we put it to the side. How far must we put it without worrying about having the pressure displace the ground and still dislodge the tiles. We do http://home-decorating-trends.blogspot.com/2008/05/pools.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001052186541695605.post-5960378633981895999Tue, 27 May 2008 03:51:00 +00002008-05-26T20:54:41.801-07:00We've been looking at swing sets. They have changed so much in the last few years. We were going to buy something local. Until we learned that we are liable for an injured child. Even if they played on the swings without permission, while we were gone. Today, you need to buy something that is fun, and is well made. There is nothing worse than having a child hurt while playing at your house.http://home-decorating-trends.blogspot.com/2008/05/swing-sets.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001052186541695605.post-1948246188931882504Tue, 27 May 2008 03:48:00 +00002008-05-26T20:51:07.752-07:00I wanted to show you another post from Jeff's blog. I wanted to point out the type counter legs. Yes - legs. We are getting a cabinets on legs for our old house. Old houses have drafts and the floors are cold. It is not possible to insulate the floors. We are going to use counters on legs for two reasons. First, because we can put a heating vent under it. Second, so we can move the counters if wehttp://home-decorating-trends.blogspot.com/2008/05/another-tip-from-jeffs-blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001052186541695605.post-6603476318814950617Tue, 27 May 2008 03:44:00 +00002008-05-26T20:48:06.553-07:00We are not at the stage to start the kitchen, but I found a great blog with a step-by-step photo journal of how to install a granit counter top. I was really impressed with Jeff's blog. At our stage we don't have pictures yet. All I could show you is slats and crumbling stucco. Visit Jeff's blog if you are ready to start your kitchen. The instructions are great and he did a wonderful job on his http://home-decorating-trends.blogspot.com/2008/05/counter-tops.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001052186541695605.post-8694552197292764817Tue, 27 May 2008 03:05:00 +00002008-05-26T20:43:30.041-07:00I've posted about things that cause problems when renovating. I am not sure if this is one, but I have a current problem. My son needs acne treatment that works. Everything he has tried doesn't work. And - of course - he cannot go to school or visit his girlfriend if he has an outbreak. The world doesn't end if teens have an outbreak, but you'd think it did after listening to them. I guess I http://home-decorating-trends.blogspot.com/2008/05/working-outdoors.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001052186541695605.post-3606197679827696867Tue, 27 May 2008 02:56:00 +00002008-05-26T20:05:44.864-07:00Does your yard look like its been burned in patches by bleach. Burned sections of grass in molted patterns. Don't jump to the conclusion that your fertilizer burned your yard. At least, not until you determine if the problem is caused by moles. Moles look in the yards for chinch bugs. There are products which were discourage moles. there is a solar repeller which emits sound at night that is http://home-decorating-trends.blogspot.com/2008/05/moles-in-your-yard.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001052186541695605.post-541601189985011169Tue, 27 May 2008 02:51:00 +00002008-05-26T19:56:00.825-07:00I found a great home renovation blog article in the newspaper. This couple has a house like ours, except ours is a 2 story. It is amazing how many people flock to a blog where people are complaining about their houses and their lives.I haven't really told the misery - like the fact that our stairs are full of slime because the basement is so damp. We need to put a vent basement to move the air http://home-decorating-trends.blogspot.com/2008/05/blogging-about-misery.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001052186541695605.post-8670079107359979847Thu, 15 May 2008 06:50:00 +00002008-05-14T23:54:57.577-07:00If you have an old laptop then you might want to consider laptop memory instead of buying a new laptop. The cheapest place to buy electronics is online at a shopping site such as buy.com.There are so many electronics in today's homes. Everything from sound systems and electronics to security systems and central heating. You'll need to become familiar with memory chips and other components if you http://home-decorating-trends.blogspot.com/2008/05/laptop-memory.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001052186541695605.post-669111594317709683Thu, 15 May 2008 06:43:00 +00002008-05-14T23:50:02.002-07:00Very few people give any thought to the types of house dogs they choose. They can invested thousands of dollars into a renovation and then buy a dog that will destroy it. Even the choice between a hairless dog and one that requires hours of grooming a week can make a difference.Some considerations might be whether to create a play space for a puppy where they won't scratch wood floors. The boy athttp://home-decorating-trends.blogspot.com/2008/05/house-dogs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001052186541695605.post-333743278064958786Thu, 15 May 2008 06:42:00 +00002008-05-14T23:43:04.980-07:00Despite the statistics, no baby boomer is interested in becoming ‘old.’ They changed the world, and built empires. Why should they succumb to the maladies of age when they can change the medical world the way they changed the stock market, cyberspace, or the concept of entrepreneur ventures.Exercise, diet, and a good skin care regime can help keep people healthy as well as healthy looking. http://home-decorating-trends.blogspot.com/2008/05/baby-boomer-turns-50-every-eight.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001052186541695605.post-2417921990386347832Tue, 13 May 2008 01:34:00 +00002008-05-12T19:11:37.914-07:00I think it is fun having a teenager. He just discovered Stephen King this year. Last night we were entertained by the 'best movie' - The Langoliers. My husband and I kept quiet and smiled. It was not hard encouraging my son to start reading books.We are a fairly active house, but it is also full of books. I've always encouraged my children to write stories. This made it a natural progression http://home-decorating-trends.blogspot.com/2008/05/life-in-our-house.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001052186541695605.post-1955428448850978508Tue, 13 May 2008 00:57:00 +00002008-05-12T18:09:48.084-07:00Radiant Cable HeatingWe've been looking into electrical radieant cable heating. The cost is about $300 per room, and offers a steady even heat across the floor. There are so many concerns. I have the corn heater, but that isn't equivelant to a furnace.My problem is - our house was never designed to allow room for heating ducts. I've been looking into a few different layouts and projects.I have some questions. Like, http://home-decorating-trends.blogspot.com/2008/05/radiant-cable-heating.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001052186541695605.post-225067563444021633Mon, 12 May 2008 23:53:00 +00002008-05-12T17:57:00.305-07:00No one thinks about building stairs until it is too late. We tried to get pre-fab, only to find that our stairwell is about 4" 'out'. So, we thought we could make it fit - wrong. That first step is a killer. That extra little fall when walking down is enough to make a person go head first.I found a couple articles on building stairs I like the article listed. There are diagrams that are very easyhttp://home-decorating-trends.blogspot.com/2008/05/building-stairs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001052186541695605.post-3839606154427905544Mon, 12 May 2008 23:40:00 +00002008-05-12T16:52:25.353-07:00I know that home renovations and travel are very rarely chatted about in the same blog, but renovations make people crazy. You cannot cancel your travel plans because there are renovations to do. I am going to London. I had to push my plans back, but I am going. I have been researching travel deals for a while, trying to find the best places to stay. I don't want to end up in the wrong hotel, or http://home-decorating-trends.blogspot.com/2008/05/travel-to-london.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001052186541695605.post-2679649963418772675Mon, 12 May 2008 23:16:00 +00002008-05-12T16:40:00.250-07:00My gardens are already poking through the ground, and in some places there are still snow drifts. I am worried that my irises will not survive. My ground cover is already 4" and needs to be dug back. I've noticed that the gardens most of the gardens by the street have a wide strip of 'dead zone.' I never thought of this. I thought my gardens were far enough off the road to be safe - I guess not. http://home-decorating-trends.blogspot.com/2008/05/old-fashioned-irises.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001052186541695605.post-3666457030901864255Mon, 12 May 2008 23:08:00 +00002008-05-12T16:16:00.949-07:00We've found spring is becoming overwhelming this year. On top of our other renovations, we need to move our bedroom downstairs because my husband's knees are starting to bother him. We have the room downstairs to fix the problem.We've been working hard to keep the dampness out of the basement. This is a continual problem for many homeowners.Heat LampsI started using heat lamps. They offer some http://home-decorating-trends.blogspot.com/2008/05/spring-problems.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001052186541695605.post-3653999139257154960Mon, 12 May 2008 23:01:00 +00002008-05-12T16:08:00.307-07:00My family would fall apart if I crashed, emotionally or physically. People do not believe that mom can get sick. Mom is infallible. Mom can handle anything. She never needs help. Most families do not see a problem until it is too late. I was hospitalized last week. It made be feel sorry for the women who become dependant on drugs or alcohol. The doctors asked me some disturbing questions. It was http://home-decorating-trends.blogspot.com/2008/05/truth-about-moms.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0