Health Hazards to Watch for When Working on Your Home
Posted by Ragan Corliss on April 28, 2010 · 3 Comments
As discussed on the Pete and Brenda radio show, 04/28/10, 12:40pm and 9:40pm PST…
Apparently not only do we need to watch out for toxic leather sofas coming from China*, but also drywall! With the popularity of HGTV and many people getting inspired to be “do-it-yourselfers” , it’s important to know the health hazards involved. We’ve all heard about the hazards of lead in paint, but there are other health hazards that we scarcely hear about. This is a bit of a grim subject but also very important for people who plan to work on their homes. This blog includes some areas to look out for when working on your home.
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A Helpful Resource for Planning and Redesigning Your Home Interior
Posted by Ragan Corliss on April 14, 2010 · Leave a Comment
As discussed on the Pete and Brenda radio show today 4/14/10 at 12:40 and 9:40pm
Stream from your computer: http://radiotime.com/station/s_44871/Lifestyle_TalkRadio_Network.aspx
This post shows how a little Web research can greatly help the redesign process of your home interior. Whether you are a do-it-yourselfer or you plan to hire a design expert, doing a little research about your likes, dislikes and creating a wants list will greatly help the process. You can have fun getting inspired while gathering details for establishing a budget…
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Bathroom Trends and Money Saving Tips
Posted by Ragan Corliss on March 16, 2010 · 15 Comments
You can justify remodeling your bathroom(s) because it is one of the best ways to increase your home’s value! And if you get it done before you put your home up for sale, you can enjoy the fruits of your investment and /or labor.
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Easy Powder Room Facelift
Posted by Ragan Corliss on January 12, 2010 · 7 Comments
Here’s a few quick and easy ways to add life to your powder room / guest bathroom: 1.) Change out the standard sink vanity for a decorative, free-standing vanity that functions more as a piece of furniture than a utilitarian built-in. These do not require major plumbing work to install, and if you have a … Continue reading →
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