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   <title>My First Knockdown</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[I was really nervous about the ceiling in a bedroom in the house we are renovating. Two walls were taken down and the ceiling had some old swirled texture, plaster, and some fresh drywall.&nbsp;&nbsp;Wasn't sure how I would make them all look the same.&nbsp;&nbsp;My head was telling me we should tear down the old plaster &amp; drywall, and hang fresh drywall, but my heart wasn't in it.&nbsp;&nbsp;I know this would have been a BIG job and a BIG mess.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21262045@N06/4917659624/" title="www.flickr.com/photos/21262045@N06/4917659624/" onclick="target='_new';"><img class="imgcode" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/4917659624_7d6fefe575.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I started by using watered down drywall mud and a texture brush and tamped it on the ceiling and got this.&nbsp;&nbsp;This was actually over the old swirled texture.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21262045@N06/4917059817/" title="www.flickr.com/photos/21262045@N06/4917059817/" onclick="target='_new';"><img class="imgcode" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4135/4917059817_c1ec6d7a90.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I had planned on leaving like that but decided to play around with it.&nbsp;&nbsp;I took my wide drywall knife and lightly knocked it down and got this:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21262045@N06/4917660020/" title="www.flickr.com/photos/21262045@N06/4917660020/" onclick="target='_new';"><img class="imgcode" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4917660020_b879a863c1.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I really liked it, and was able to get the whole ceiling done in about an hour.&nbsp;&nbsp;Came back later and touched up a few spots.<br /><br />What do you think?&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><br /> ]]></description>
   <pubDate>Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:55:33</pubDate>
   <dc:creator>crazysmom</dc:creator>
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   <title>Wood floor &quot;redo&quot;</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[I have a hardwood floor that looks like crap in the house I am trying to sell and I REALLY don't want to rent a sander &amp; restain. Has anyone tried those hardwood refinishing kits? I saw one that was about $60 and I don't want to spend that if they don't really work. It doesn't have to look fantastic, just OK is good enough.]]></description>
   <pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:32:14</pubDate>
   <dc:creator>eimilesmom</dc:creator>
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   <title>Need curtain opinion</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[Since I have no decorating ability whatsoever I need your opinion.&nbsp;&nbsp;Where do my curtains needed cut off and hemmed?&nbsp;&nbsp;Right below the window sill or right above the heater vent on the floor?]]></description>
   <pubDate>Sat, 6 Mar 2010 18:25:12</pubDate>
   <dc:creator>snellma</dc:creator>
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   <title>Lazy Susan Shelf Problem</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[My husband is building our cabinets.&nbsp;&nbsp;He just finished a corner cabinet that will require a Lazy Susan to be accessable.&nbsp;&nbsp;I looked for a triple shelf, 20" diameter, that will fit a cabinet 36 1/2 inches high, inside dimensions.<br /><br />The Rev a shelf company who manufacturers most of the lazy susans available on the internet don't make one that fits that height requirement.&nbsp;&nbsp;They're all shorter or taller.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><br />I can have him install an additional shelf to make the dimensions work but then I have to use two shelves.&nbsp;&nbsp;I want three.<br /><br />Anyone ever have experience with a different company that makes lazy susans?]]></description>
   <pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:50:51</pubDate>
   <dc:creator>Petee</dc:creator>
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   <title>How would you decorate this?</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[I had an interior designer go over a part of my house plans that seemed odd and now I will have two walls that don't go all the way to the ceiling in a room with vaulted ceilings. Kind of like the picture, they are full height walls but there will be an even bigger space at the top because my ceilings are higher. Would you ignore the space at the top like in the picture or put something up there, a plant maybe? Should I have some kind of lights installed up there or an outlet to put something that lights up?]]></description>
   <pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2010 08:22:41</pubDate>
   <dc:creator>eimilesmom</dc:creator>
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   <title>Our Next Project</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[We finally decided on our next project house.&nbsp;&nbsp;It is in Hagerstown, MD which is about 25 miles from home.&nbsp;&nbsp;I am hoping that with the close proximity to home this one will not take as long as our TL houses.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><br />The outside is in great shape.&nbsp;&nbsp;The previous owner had put up new siding and replaced all the windows.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><br />The inside is a little challenged.&nbsp;&nbsp;The kitchen cabinets have been painted with crackle paint.&nbsp;&nbsp;I plan on trying to strip or sand them and paint them a nice creamy white.&nbsp;&nbsp;Any suggestions?&nbsp;&nbsp;Do you think they are worth saving?]]></description>
   <pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:13:40</pubDate>
   <dc:creator>crazysmom</dc:creator>
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   <title>Painting</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[I live in a red brick home and am considering painting the brick? What are your thoughts on this? I wanted to side it, to insulate it, but will cost alot to do, so painting is our next option.]]></description>
   <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:20:00</pubDate>
   <dc:creator>dyna99</dc:creator>
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   <title>Funny Real Estate Listings</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[Since we have almost sold the house in TL, I have been shopping for our next project.&nbsp;&nbsp;I see some really funny real estate descriptions&gt;<br />This one gave me a chuckle today.<br /><br />"OWNER FINANCING!!-*1,000.00-SELLING BROKER BONUS!*-CALL FOR DETAILS! Don't Let Boards fool you-Shows well!!"<br /><br />You know it's gotta be a great neighborhood when all the windows are boarded up!<br /><br />]]></description>
   <pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:58:47</pubDate>
   <dc:creator>crazysmom</dc:creator>
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   <title>Kitchen remodel</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[Hubby has been busy at work remodeling the kitchen..........here are some pics of the old cabinets that were painted (the top ones) and the bottom ones were stained a dark stain. The new ones are light as is the new counter. It is still a work in progress........but heres the progress!! ]]></description>
   <pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2009 21:01:20</pubDate>
   <dc:creator>dyna99</dc:creator>
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   <title>Anyone remodeling their kitchen?</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[Would love to have your old cabinets......unless they are as ancient as mine!&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="/blahdocs/Smilies/wink.png" style="vertical-align: middle" alt="" /> Would like to update my kitchen....cant really afford a whole new&nbsp;&nbsp;kitchen, and my cabinets are all different sizes so I would like to have any old cabinets that I can resurface and add new doors, drawers and hardware too. <br />If you have any laying around collecting dust waiting&nbsp;&nbsp;to get out to the garbage......lol, send me a pm and we can talk!<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;TIA!!!]]></description>
   <pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:11:57</pubDate>
   <dc:creator>dyna99</dc:creator>
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   <title>Kitchen Remodel Advice</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[My hubby and I are going to be putting in a new kitchen soon (we are switching the existing dining room (huge) and existing kitchen (tiny) around).&nbsp;&nbsp;I was wondering if anyone could give use some suggestions or advice on where to find the best deals on good quality cabinets and counter tops and where to stay away from.&nbsp;&nbsp;TIA&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="/blahdocs/Smilies/smiley.png" style="vertical-align: middle" alt="" />]]></description>
   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:32:57</pubDate>
   <dc:creator>Daisy</dc:creator>
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   <title>GRANITE COUNTERTOP LOOK FOR UNDER $50:</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[I was watching one of the early morning news shows and they featured a new product that gives your old countertop a new granite look for under $50. It is called the GIANI COUNTERTOP PAINT KIT. It is a process where you paint the countertop black then top it with 3 coats of special paint that you put on with sponges and then top with a supplied clear coat. The finished look seemed to be pretty nice and it seems like a cheap way to update a tired kitchen without breaking the bank.If you Google it you will find their website.]]></description>
   <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:43:05</pubDate>
   <dc:creator>Zilch1</dc:creator>
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   <title>Love These New Floors</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[We just put new flooring in our houe and I love them!!! ]]></description>
   <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:03:12</pubDate>
   <dc:creator>angeleyes</dc:creator>
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   <title>TILE WORK</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[We wanted to get our kitchen floor tiled and was wondering who is good at doing that.<br />In our other house we got someone and it didn't turn out good at all.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please pm<br />me, thanks.]]></description>
   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2009 14:59:42</pubDate>
   <dc:creator>tl1975</dc:creator>
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   <title>French doors open to the outside?</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[I was wondering if anyone could tell me if it is allowable by building code for a pair of french doors opening to a deck to open out instead of in. We got another revision to our house plans (I bet someone is starting to think I am a real PITA <img src="/blahdocs/Smilies/smiley.png" style="vertical-align: middle" alt="" />&nbsp;&nbsp;) and I asked for doors that opened out onto the deck and they drew them as doors that open in which would hit the dining room table. They were originally planned as sliders but I love french doors. Can anyone help?]]></description>
   <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:51:52</pubDate>
   <dc:creator>eimilesmom</dc:creator>
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   <title>bedroom furniture</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[Here's our bedroom, its cramped, any suggestions of furniture placement or have I done what I can??]]></description>
   <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:23:30</pubDate>
   <dc:creator>Victoria</dc:creator>
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   <title>Need Help Deciding - Shutter Color</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[Yikes, I can't make up my mind!<br /><br />I download the Benjamin Moore Paint Viewer and it's addicting.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><br />I want to paint the front door and shutters.&nbsp;&nbsp;Actually I want to paint the whole house, but I don't think that's going to happen.&nbsp;&nbsp; So I am trying to find colors that will go with the current house color.&nbsp;&nbsp;Currently the door and shutters are white.&nbsp;&nbsp;The original picture is old... we have cleaned up the leaves, and the grass is now green.&nbsp;&nbsp;We are going to pressure wash the brick and clean the black stains off the roof.<br /><br />Would love to get comments on color options....<br />]]></description>
   <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:27:24</pubDate>
   <dc:creator>crazysmom</dc:creator>
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   <title>Wallpaper Remover</title>
   <link>http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1245679461/</link>
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   <description><![CDATA[Any ideas on the easiest way to remove wallpaper. Some is on drywall and some on paneling.&nbsp;&nbsp;I would like to just paint after it is all taken off. ]]></description>
   <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:03:57</pubDate>
   <dc:creator>milly</dc:creator>
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   <title>My new kitchen</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[Here are the newest pics!&nbsp;&nbsp;Before...............<br /><br /><br /><br /><img class="imgcode" src="http://i731.photobucket.com/albums/ww313/dhfini/img_1570.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />After!&nbsp;&nbsp;Still have to install my cabinets that I took out and get my tiles on the walls and my sink installed!&nbsp;&nbsp;I didn't want these grey/black colors, my hubby and I argued over it.&nbsp;&nbsp;I wanted the browns that I will post below, but in the end he won.<br /><br /><img class="imgcode" src="http://i731.photobucket.com/albums/ww313/dhfini/img_1596.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img class="imgcode" src="http://i731.photobucket.com/albums/ww313/dhfini/img_1598.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br /><br />Will post more when I get it completely finished.&nbsp;&nbsp;Maybe not until next week or the week after.&nbsp;&nbsp;Finally the Turquoise is gone.<br />]]></description>
   <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:25:08</pubDate>
   <dc:creator>dhfini</dc:creator>
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   <title>Kitchen Backsplash</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[Ok, we just gutted our whole kitchen down to the studs. We got handmade red oak cabinets, new floors, new window, new appliances, countertops, etc. I need ideas for a backsplash. I was thinking about that plastic that looks like copper. Any ideas? How hard is tile to install? We have done all the work ourselves and i am not sure about tiling.]]></description>
   <pubDate>Wed, 3 Jun 2009 12:48:39</pubDate>
   <dc:creator>ff4life</dc:creator>
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   <title>Cedar Chest</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[I have a cedar hope chest. Its been sanded down on the ends but the top, trim, and back are all crappy wood like stuff. I wondered if I could just clear coat and prim and paint the trim and such.. but what color would you suggest painting the other parts that would look good with cedar wood, and country feel? Thanks <img src="/blahdocs/Smilies/smiley.png" style="vertical-align: middle" alt="" />]]></description>
   <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 18:13:01</pubDate>
   <dc:creator>Victoria</dc:creator>
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   <title>Color for Basement Family Room</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[My next painting decision is the basement family room/office.<br /><br />The is some dark paneling on the ower half of the walls and the top half is currently white.<br />The carpet is a dark grey.&nbsp;&nbsp;There are recessed lights in the ceiling.<br /><br />Would you keep the walls white, or change it?]]></description>
   <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 07:44:40</pubDate>
   <dc:creator>crazysmom</dc:creator>
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   <title>New floor with Granicrete!</title>
   <link>http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1241978686/</link>
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   <description><![CDATA[My brother and I just finished my moms kitchen and dining room floors!&nbsp;&nbsp;We did a rustic stone boarder and some veining design.&nbsp;&nbsp;I don't have the best after pic, but when I get my brothers pics I will post a better one.<br /><br />Before and after.<br />]]></description>
   <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 14:04:22</pubDate>
   <dc:creator>dhfini</dc:creator>
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   <title>Painting a metal swing</title>
   <link>http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1241877504/</link>
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   <description><![CDATA[I have an old, kind of rusty metal swing to paint and the last time I used spray paint on something with metal poles (it was an iron scroll headboard) it took all day and three cans of spray paint since the paint just blew through the holes. Is there Rustoleum in a can that I can paint on or should I hold cardboard behind the bars while I spray them? Any other suggestions?]]></description>
   <pubDate>Sat, 9 May 2009 09:58:00</pubDate>
   <dc:creator>eimilesmom</dc:creator>
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   <title>bathroom..</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[Bathroom...]]></description>
   <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:38:41</pubDate>
   <dc:creator>Victoria</dc:creator>
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   <title>Sunrooms</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[OK, I couldn't get any sort of a price from the "S" people who sell sunrooms so the guy made a trip here from Altoona today just to hear that I wanted an idea of what they cost.&nbsp;&nbsp;Smallest size simple sunroom....$20,000.&nbsp;&nbsp;I wouldn't pay that even if I had the money!!<br /><br />Any other ideas?&nbsp;&nbsp;Hubby says we can build one ourselves with oversized windows.]]></description>
   <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 22:46:16</pubDate>
   <dc:creator>Petee</dc:creator>
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   <title>Kitchen Before and Afters</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[Here's a few of the kitchen!! We're truckin' along!]]></description>
   <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 21:49:35</pubDate>
   <dc:creator>Victoria</dc:creator>
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   <title>New Attic pics.</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[Here's the attic almost finished, paint and carpet tomorrow!!]]></description>
   <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:56:28</pubDate>
   <dc:creator>Victoria</dc:creator>
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   <title>Going Green</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<span style="color: green">This may not be the perfect forum in which to start this thread, but I think it is the best choice.<br /><br />I would like to open a thread for tips and ideas about environmentally conscious living. Not for debate, just for helpful hints and personal stories.<br /><br />Thanks. </span><br /><br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>When to switch off your lights</strong></span><br />By Lori Bongiorno <br /><br />Does switching the lights on and off use more energy than leaving them on? The answer is no, despite the common misperception that turning a light on creates a power surge. The thinking is that it's more economical to just leave a light on rather than pay the costs of flicking it back on.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><br />In reality, that "surge" lasts for only a fraction of second, according to Francis Rubinstein, a staff scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Any "start-up" energy costs are minuscule at best and are more than offset by the money you save from turning your lights off, even if it's only for a short time.<br /><br />So if you're strictly concerned about saving energy (and money), you should turn your lights out when you're not using them.<br /><br />The bigger issue with turning lights on and off frequently, though, has to do with shortening the product's lifetime, says Christina Kielich at the Department of Energy.<br /><br />It doesn't affect the lamp life of an incandescent bulb very much, says Rubinstein. So it makes sense to always turn them off when you a leave room, even if it's only for a few minutes.<br /><br />Compact florescent light bulbs, on the other hand, are a somewhat different story. Flicking them on and off repeatedly will affect how long they last, although, Rubinstein points out that the impact is minimal for most households.<br /><br />How much flicking on and off is too much? The general consensus is that it's best to turn off CFLs when you are leaving for 15 minutes or longer. In fact, Energy Star recommends installing florescent bulbs in fixtures that are used for at least 15 minutes at time. So it doesn't make sense to use them in places where you'd need to switch them on and off constantly.<br /><br />The rule of thumb is a little different when you're at the office, according to Rubinstein. Turn out florescent lighting when you're leaving for at least 5 minutes. The reason? Full-size florescent systems aren't as sensitive to frequent cycling as CFLs and won't impact the life of the bulb as much.]]></description>
   <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 13:35:24</pubDate>
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   <description><![CDATA[Does anyone know how to make curtains that could maybe coach me?]]></description>
   <pubDate>Wed, 8 Apr 2009 21:56:36</pubDate>
   <dc:creator>Victoria</dc:creator>
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   <description><![CDATA[At Ollies today they had a spray paint that had blue paint with gold in the cracks. It said step 2 crackle paint. So what would step one be? There weren't any step ones... and which is the color in step 2? The blue on the top or the gold cracks?]]></description>
   <pubDate>Wed, 8 Apr 2009 18:21:04</pubDate>
   <dc:creator>Victoria</dc:creator>
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   <description><![CDATA[This is what I am working with on the upper cabinets. No replacing anything.. budget is dwindling to NOTHING. So do you think some frosted contact paper would be good cheap fix?]]></description>
   <pubDate>Mon, 6 Apr 2009 20:50:53</pubDate>
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   <description><![CDATA[In our new house I was thinking of doing our soon to be 4 year old's room in Penn State. I would paint the walls dark blue, and trim in white. Also stencil white paw prints threw out the room. I want a theme that will last for a few years. <br /><br />Good idea?<br />Any suggestions?]]></description>
   <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 22:18:23</pubDate>
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   <description><![CDATA[Can some one please share some country themed pictures of their house? I am doing the country theme, and have no clue what colors I really like... I have an apple and plaid kitchen, and I am afraid to go red...thanks <img src="/blahdocs/Smilies/smiley.png" style="vertical-align: middle" alt="" />]]></description>
   <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:57:42</pubDate>
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   <description><![CDATA[Any one heard of or used this stuff?&nbsp;&nbsp;It is a DIY kit to resurfacing your countertops.&nbsp;&nbsp;I requested an in home estimate from Granicrete but have yet to hear from them.&nbsp;&nbsp;I want to get concrete counters but the price has skyrocketed, along with everything else.<br /><br />This seems pretty straight forward, lots of steps but for under $400 I could do my whole kitchen.&nbsp;&nbsp;I'm not afraid of work, I love to do things myself.&nbsp;&nbsp;I have done wiring, tiling, plumbing, and lots more since buying this place last year.<br /><br />Just want to start on my ugly Turquoise, yes you heard me right....Turquoise counters.<br /><br />Any input?&nbsp;&nbsp;Can't find much on this stuff.. ]]></description>
   <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:52:52</pubDate>
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   <description><![CDATA[Has anyone ever painted a bathtub?&nbsp;&nbsp;Also can you paint marlite?&nbsp;&nbsp;Will it work, and stay on??]]></description>
   <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:58:39</pubDate>
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   <description><![CDATA[Ok all you gurus... what can I use as an inexpensive replacement for a 110" wooden dowel rod for hanging lace curtains? It can't be any thicker than 1/2 inch to fit into the bracket. It also has to be sturdy enough to keep its shape with the length.....pvc?]]></description>
   <pubDate>Sun, 8 Mar 2009 17:46:28</pubDate>
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   <description><![CDATA[How difficult is it to install your own kitchen cabinets?&nbsp;&nbsp;The place where I was quoted wanted $800 for installation with us tearing the old ones out.&nbsp;&nbsp;That seems a little pricey to me.&nbsp;&nbsp;My MIL is redoing her kitchen.&nbsp;&nbsp;We're thinking about installing the cabinets ourselves for her.&nbsp;&nbsp;She also needs 2 fillers installed.&nbsp;&nbsp;Any advice?]]></description>
   <pubDate>Thu, 5 Mar 2009 22:23:02</pubDate>
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   <description><![CDATA[I've been studying the Van Dykes catalog for the past hour trying to get a "handle" on what's available, what's a deal, what will stay looking nice, what's worth paying more for?&nbsp;&nbsp;We're rebuilding cabinets and man will that be a lot of hardware!<br /><br />Suggestions?]]></description>
   <pubDate>Tue, 3 Mar 2009 20:47:24</pubDate>
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   <description><![CDATA[Now that the master bath is finished, we are starting on the main bath.<br /><br />Here is the before pic.]]></description>
   <pubDate>Sun, 1 Mar 2009 22:04:53</pubDate>
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   <title>Cement Floors</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[Anyone have any tried and true methods for placing flooring over cement floors?&nbsp;&nbsp;Carpet, laminate, tile?&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description>
   <pubDate>Sun, 1 Mar 2009 01:11:20</pubDate>
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   <description><![CDATA[Anyone know a good place to look at a LOT of shower enclosures?&nbsp;&nbsp;We're looking for a seamless, acrylic shower unit with a nice big seat.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description>
   <pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:29:59</pubDate>
   <dc:creator>Petee</dc:creator>
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   <title>Back Splash on Kitchen Cabinets?</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[Will I eventually be sorry if I don't get a back splash on my kitchen cabinets?&nbsp;&nbsp;We are getting Corian Solid Surface countertops with an integrated sink.]]></description>
   <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:54:44</pubDate>
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   <title>Lazy Susan Cabinet Hardware</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[I have one corner where I can use a Lazy Susan.&nbsp;&nbsp;What can anyone recommend as far as what to look for in the turntable itself?&nbsp;&nbsp;Adjustability, materials, individual turning shelves. more?<br /><br />We are building the kitchen cabinets ourselves so all we need advice about is the qualities to look for in the turntable itself.<br /><br />Also, anyone know why they don't make a 22 inch model?&nbsp;&nbsp;They go right from 20" to 24".&nbsp;&nbsp;Do these thing need a lot of clearance, or would an inch on all sides work?]]></description>
   <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:49:05</pubDate>
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   <description><![CDATA[My kitchen is about 34 years old and is finally going to get a thorough remodel.<br /><br />I have to go find a refrigerator and dishwasher first.&nbsp;&nbsp;I'm thinking about a 25 foot or larger, side by side with the freezer on the bottom and rolling shelves inside.<br /><br />I want a built in dishwasher with stainless steel inside.&nbsp;&nbsp;I'm tired of repairing rust&nbsp;&nbsp;holes with epoxy.&nbsp;&nbsp;The newest racks seem to be vinyl, but is that solid vinyl or vinyl coated?&nbsp;&nbsp;The racks in my old one rusted where the uprights connected to the bottom of the rack.&nbsp;&nbsp;I want to avoid as many future problems as possible.<br /><br />Color?&nbsp;&nbsp;I'm not sure whether to go with black, stainless steel or off white. <br /><br />Resale value means nothing because we will be living here till we die.&nbsp;&nbsp;I just want to install appliances that will last for the longest time and be easily cleanable.<br /><br />Ideas?&nbsp;&nbsp;Features to look for?]]></description>
   <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:36:40</pubDate>
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   <title>What about this color scheme</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[Our son has recently moved out and I am getting ready to paint his room and make it into a spare bedroom for when we have guests.&nbsp;&nbsp;I would like it to look sort of Charleston or beachy and saw this idea from a friend.&nbsp;&nbsp;I was thinking some kind of green and brown but this is blue and brown. What are your thoughts?]]></description>
   <pubDate>Wed, 7 Jan 2009 10:39:54</pubDate>
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   <title>recommendations needed on company/someone to blow foam insulation </title>
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   <description><![CDATA[I need foam insulation blown into two outside walls in my house before I can start remodeling that room.&nbsp;&nbsp;I have no idea on who's good and reasonable in this area.&nbsp;&nbsp;Anyone have any suggestions/recommendations? I want to schedule it asap.&nbsp;&nbsp;PM me or reply with names/phone numbers! thanks!<br />]]></description>
   <pubDate>Mon, 5 Jan 2009 15:00:04</pubDate>
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   <title>For cristina1 - The Egg Kitchen</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[The ugly kitchen-in-a-hallway, who would do this?&nbsp;&nbsp;There is a close-up of the BEAUTIFUL chandeliers LOLOL!]]></description>
   <pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:44:35</pubDate>
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   <title>Anyone have a SolaTube?</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[I think they are cool &amp; seem much cheaper than regular skylights, but I wonder if they leak.]]></description>
   <pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 07:42:02</pubDate>
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   <title>Painted furniture</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[I am painting a wood piece and would like to antique it by applying stain and wiping it off. Has anyone done this and what type of stain would be best over latex paint, water based or regular oil based stain, any suggestions? TIA]]></description>
   <pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:08:18</pubDate>
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   <title>Bathroom vanity w/wo sink</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[We had to remodel our bathroom unexpectedly this weekend and since we did.........I now need to find a bigger vanity with or without the sink. Or if you know where I might be able to purchase one pretty cheap.......I will look into any ideas out there.........tia!]]></description>
   <pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:31:23</pubDate>
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   <title>Need chicken wire for a craft project</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[Does anyone know where I can buy this (in general as I am out of town), a craft store, home improvement store, feed store? None of the above? Thanks.]]></description>
   <pubDate>Mon, 3 Nov 2008 08:33:20</pubDate>
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   <description><![CDATA[What size and shape of a table would you put in a 13'x13' square room with lots of room left to move around? I like round pedestal tables and I think I will need one that seats 4 with a removable leaf extension to seat 6. Does a round table in a square room work? It would end up as an oval with the extension but there are only three walls to this room and it just opens up to the living room on the other side.]]></description>
   <pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 18:33:09</pubDate>
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   <description><![CDATA[On our to-do list for the TL house we have gotten the Kitchen, Living room &amp; two bedrooms finished.&nbsp;&nbsp;Now we are moving on to the bathrooms.<br /><br />First up is the master bath.&nbsp;&nbsp;It originally was just a 1/2 bath, but we decided to re-arrange things and add a shower stall.&nbsp;&nbsp;We are making room by getting a smaller vanity and sliding the toilet over.<br /><br />Unfortunately the space for the shower is a little off.&nbsp;&nbsp;Too small for a full bathtub, and a little wide for a 48" wide shower.&nbsp;&nbsp;Hubby wanted to just put a wall up on the left and use the space in between for shelves, but after framing it in, I didn't like it.&nbsp;&nbsp; So we are going to use the 48" base, and create a custom shower enclosure with tile.&nbsp;&nbsp;We are planning are creating a seat on the left.<br /><br />Oh, and since we have hot water heat in this house, he is going to try and create a towel warmer.&nbsp;&nbsp;That should be a nice touch.<br />Any comments?<br /><br />Barb]]></description>
   <pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 22:09:17</pubDate>
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   <description><![CDATA[I have a basic mirror, that is framed in brown wood..there is nothing special about it. I was hoping someone could help me with a country/primitive way to dress it up. If you need a picture of it just ask. TIA.]]></description>
   <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:49:56</pubDate>
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   <description><![CDATA[Just curious what is more popular,<br /><br />Stained trim and molding or painted (white).<br /><br />Barb]]></description>
   <pubDate>Tue, 6 May 2008 06:26:07</pubDate>
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   <description><![CDATA[I just noticed last week that everytime my washer(located on the 2nd floor) is running, my toilet(located on 1st floor) starts gurgling, loses water, and is bubbly. Any ideas what can cause this to happen?]]></description>
   <pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:25:36</pubDate>
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   <description><![CDATA[Does anyone have any suggestions on where to get beautiful silk arrangements?&nbsp;&nbsp;I love a few of the ones at a local furniture store, but I think that $180-$250 is a bit much.&nbsp;&nbsp;Okay, a lot more than I am willing or able to spend.&nbsp;&nbsp;I used to make all my own, but I just dont have it in me anymore.]]></description>
   <pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:53:49</pubDate>
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   <description><![CDATA[We are in the middle of renovating a home to bring it back to the original beauty of the early 1900's.&nbsp;&nbsp;The problem is....I love the big thick beautiful woodwork, but have a hard time finding coverings that allow the woodwork to be seen.&nbsp;&nbsp;Should I just go ahead and put the rods on the wall or does someone out there have an idea.&nbsp;&nbsp;I have to have era-appropriate window coverings.&nbsp;&nbsp;We are doing everything new, but classic 1900.]]></description>
   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:22:48</pubDate>
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   <description><![CDATA[Hi Everybody,<br /><br />When we were up at TL last weekend I took some before pics of the house.&nbsp;&nbsp;I am trying to decide what to do with the kitchen and would love some of your thoughts.<br /><br />Currently it looks like this:<br /><img class="imgcode" src="http://www.monocacymanagement.com/hookntee/images/kitchen1.jpg" alt="" /><br /><img class="imgcode" src="http://www.monocacymanagement.com/hookntee/images/kitchen2.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />I like the border and other sailboat decorations, but I have to remind myself, that what I like isn't important (we are fixing this house up to sell in the spring).<br />Is it a mistake to leave them up?<br /><br /><br />I am thinking of warming the room up by painting the walls a sand color.&nbsp;&nbsp;We are also going to get new appliances - hopefully stainless steel.<br />Something along these lines:<br /><img class="imgcode" src="http://www.monocacymanagement.com/hookntee/images/KitchenProposed.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />Have not decided on the countertops.&nbsp;&nbsp;Either will 1) Paint them, 2)Replace them with another laminate) or 3)Replace them with tiles.<br /><br />I also think this kitchen is screaming for an island.&nbsp;&nbsp;To get another cabinet &amp; counter top with cost about $500.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />I saw this at Kmart.&nbsp;&nbsp;Do you think it would be okay?&nbsp;&nbsp;I would probable paint it the wall color.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_10104_9990000076447911P?filter=Type%7CIslands+%26+carts&amp;vName=For+the+Home&amp;cName=Furniture+%26+Storage&amp;sName=Kitchen" target="_blank">http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_1.....ge&amp;sName=Kitchen</a><br /><br /><br />Any comments would be appreciated.<br /><br />Barb<br />]]></description>
   <pubDate>Sat, 26 Jan 2008 08:23:18</pubDate>
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   <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:32:16</pubDate>
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   <description><![CDATA[I ant to take the wall out that seperates the kitchen and dining room what does everyone think?? wise choice or leave it????thanks for the input..]]></description>
   <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 08:52:21</pubDate>
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   <description><![CDATA[We are starting to talk about remodeling our kitchen.&nbsp;&nbsp;Right now I have linoleum and I hate it.&nbsp;&nbsp;I'm not real keen on tile either, but will consider it.&nbsp;&nbsp;I would like to put down some kind of hard wood floor.&nbsp;&nbsp;What do you all have and what do you like?&nbsp;&nbsp;Give me some ideas.]]></description>
   <pubDate>Tue, 8 Jan 2008 08:19:39</pubDate>
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   <description><![CDATA[It's soooo quiet in here , lets show our Christmas trees ??? <br />Here's a pic of mine - really bad pic , I can't seem to get a good 1 !!!]]></description>
   <pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2007 06:08:52</pubDate>
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   <description><![CDATA[Okay, I have a question for you.....&nbsp;&nbsp;If we are going to replace our tub/shower (which will need to be replumbed due to it being an 18 inch deep tub - and you need a different drain because of the amount of water) - plus repaint and replace the floor.&nbsp;&nbsp;In which order do you do it?&nbsp;&nbsp;I say I should paint before they put the tub surround in, but hubby says no.&nbsp;&nbsp;My sister says put floor in before you put the tub in, I say no....&nbsp;&nbsp;Is there a correct order to do this in, that keeps the mess to a minimum?&nbsp;&nbsp; Thanks....]]></description>
   <pubDate>Sat, 20 Oct 2007 20:40:00</pubDate>
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   <description><![CDATA[Ok!!&nbsp;&nbsp; I need some help here from anyone that either knows about these floorings or that has big dogs in the house and has these floorings! I need to put new flooring in my living room and really dont want carpet in there again. I live in an older brick home, w/o a basement.......theres just a crawl space there. If anyone has any ideas or opinions on this........Plzzzzzzz help me out!!&nbsp;&nbsp; <img src="/blahdocs/Smilies/undecided.png" style="vertical-align: middle" alt="" />]]></description>
   <pubDate>Wed, 8 Aug 2007 07:50:09</pubDate>
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   <description><![CDATA[Does anyone have an open floor plan where your formal living room (or wherever you would entertain guests) opens right up into your kitchen, with no walls or just an island in between?&nbsp;&nbsp;Almost all of the house plans we can find seem to be set up this way, and I'm not sure I could keep my kitchen that clean and clutter-free.&nbsp;&nbsp;Just wondered if anyone has that kind of home, what you think about it.]]></description>
   <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jul 2007 13:22:40</pubDate>
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   <description><![CDATA[We need to redo our roof. We got estimates but they came in a little too high than we can handle right now. So we are going to try and do it our selves. Can anyone give us some tips before we start? Other than leave a professional do it. We would if we could but we can't so we won't. We have always had problems with this roof. There isn't enough slope to it . Then it has a flat part and then it lays in the end of the valley. We had this reroofed about 10 years ago and only had about one year of not having it leak. So we are going with the metal. We want to put it over the old roof. My husband wants to drop the rafters to make more of a picth and have sorta one roof over the other. The thing I can't figure is the valley . How to put in a valley doing that way. He says there won't be one. Any thoughts would be apprectiated.]]></description>
   <pubDate>Tue, 3 Jul 2007 15:59:09</pubDate>
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