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Is Landscaping a Major Asset?

By Brian A Schmidt
Publisher, PrefabMetalBuildingKits.com
Guest Writer

Landscaping a Major AssetLandscaping is something that is often overlooked or under-stressed on many properties, both residential and commercial. However with a beautiful landscaping plan one can enhance personal and business image, create better living and working environments as well as giving your property that well-dressed look.

Commercially, landscaping can do so much more for you. Now I know that many of you will say that spending time and money on landscaping will do nothing for your bottom line… Think again!

There are many ways in which a nicely landscaped business property can profit from the investment. And do think of it as just that… an investment.

Now your business may employ book-keepers, accountants, technicians, or marketing people. These employees do not actually produce your product or service but they can all have a positive inp... Read More Click Here

The Softer Side of Modern

soft-modern decorating(NC)—The “modern” of the new millennium is taking a turn from the past. “Extremist modern decorating” – with angled edges, geometric shapes and cube-inspired items has evolved. Today's soft-modern is welcoming and easy to live in – with delicate designs, flowing lines and understated details. Up-to-date and unfussy, this new modern look is fresh and comfortable.

“Soft modern decorating is really the wave of the future,” said Judy Riley, vice president of design, Moen. “It bypasses all of the fleeting trends and features a comfortable, confident look that still manages to be fresh and current. Plus, its style is truly timeless – with clean, simple lines and a spacious, uncluttered feel – the soft modern approach will look as good in ten years as it does today.”

To begin integrating soft modern style cues in your home, try these tips:

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Six Projects to Dramatically Update Your Kitchen in Six Hours or Less

(NC)—With the amount of time you spend in your kitchen, why settle for out-of-date features and décor? Why not give your kitchen a 180-degree makeover by trying these six simple projects.

Home Sweet Kitchen

Update your Sink with a New FaucetStart by swapping any cold and unstylish fluorescent tube lighting with more decorative chandeliers or flush-mount lighting to flood your kitchen with ambient light. Next, fill in shadowy areas – or highlight objects you admire – with spot lights, such as recessed cans or dangling pendant lamps.

Time:2 -6 hours depending on number of fixtures

Update your Sink with a New Faucet

As a workhorse and focal point of your kitchen, update your faucet with a functional and stylish model. Try Moen Canada's Boutique® Pulldown Kitchen faucet, with its distinct styling that blends beautifully into granite and other solid-surface countertops for an upscale and stunning look. Or, try an eco-friendly option... Read More Click Here

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DateArticle TitleSource
Feb 2010  Is Landscaping a Major Asset?  Prefab Metal Building Kits 
Jan 2010  The Softer Side of Modern  newscanada.com 
Jan 2010  Six Projects to Dramatically Update Your Kitchen in Six Hours or Less  newscanada.com 
Nov 2009  Ten Reasons Why You Need a Garden Shed  Prefab Metal Building Kits 
Oct 2009  How to do-it-yourself, but smarter  newscanada.com 
Sep 2009  Charlie's Moving Tips  Home Remodeling Advice 
Sep 2009  Charlie's Advice on Building a New Home  Home Remodeling Advice 
Sep 2009  Charlie's HVAC System Tips  Home Remodeling Advice 
Sep 2009  Charlie's General Home Tips  Home Remodeling Advice 
Aug 2009  Charlie's Ceramic Tile Tips  Home Remodeling Advice 
Aug 2009  Charlie's Bathroom Designs and other Hygiene Tips  Home Remodeling Advice 
Aug 2009  Charlie's Kitchen Renovation Ideas  Home Remodeling Advice 
Aug 2009  Charlie's Home Decorating Ideas  Home Remodeling Advice 
Jul 2009  An old appliance might cost more than you think  newscanada.com 
Jun 2009  10 questions to ask your builder before you buy an energy-efficient home  newscanada.com 
May 2009  Home Temperature Wars  newscanada.com 
Apr 2009  Build a Waterfall and Garden Pond  Building My Pond 
Apr 2009  Electric Shocks Facts and Consequences  newscanada.com 
Mar 2009  Selling your home begins in the kitchen  newscanada.com 
Feb 2009  Top decorating trends  Hunter Douglas Canada 
Feb 2009  Spring cleaning for the pipes  newscanada.com 
Feb 2009  Trendy Sinks  newscanada.com 
Nov 2008  Stage Your Way to a Successful Sale  HS Home Staging 
Oct 2008  Today's resilient floors: More fashionable than yesterday's linoleum!  Laminate World & More - Maple Ridge 
Oct 2008  Create an earth-friendly room  Laminate World & More - Maple Ridge 
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