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Expert Advice

How to Keep Your Cool When Temperatures Rise

July 22, 2010 Expert Advice

There’s no doubt that the United States is a nation addicted to air-conditioning. Since the late 1940’s, when window units became available to the mass market, A/C’s have become standard equipment for modern existence. It’s almost impossible to imagine summertime without the constant hum of the condenser fan in the background. But unless you want to watch the summer season slip away from behind a window in your climate-controlled home, it’s important to find natural ways to beat the heat and get outdoors. Here are some factors that can help you keep your cool on the hottest summer days.

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Expert Series: Outdoor Decor tips from Kathy Passarette

May 22, 2009 Expert Advice

The woman behind Creative Home Expressions is none other than Kathy Passarette, expert interior designer, home staging, redesigner and color consultant extraordinaire.  Her articles and tips have appeared in Newsday,  Newday’s How To Guide, New York, Resident Magazine, the Gwinnett Daily Post, the Denver Post and the Miami Herald.  She has given us a plethora [...]

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Expert Series: Outdoor Decor Tip from The Nester

May 21, 2009 Expert Advice

Today, we’ve got another tip from an awesome design and decor expert, the Nester!  I absolutely love her motto “It doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful” and reflects why she’s such a great source.

Lighting is the finishing touch in an outdoor room that transforms an every day space into an inviting retreat.  [...]

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Expert Series: Outdoor Decor Tip from Southern Hospitality

May 20, 2009 Expert Advice

This is the first in a series of quick tips from Design and Decor experts who have graciously given some great advice for our customers and readers.
Southern Hospitality is the wonderful design and decor blog featuring the work of the ever helpful Rhoda, who came to her expertise status the old fashion way, by designing [...]

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Summer and Skin Cancer. Tips on making your outdoor room UV safe.

May 14, 2008 Expert Advice

This summer we’ll be heading out to our patio’s and our garden’s with our family to enjoy the lounging in the summer sun, and genuinely deserved.  After spending months huddled up in sweaters and bundled up in the home, it’s time we step out and warm up under the sun.  Time to lounge and sunbathe!  [...]

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