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	<title> &#187; Home Styling</title>
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		<title>Indian Wooden Furniture</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Indian wooden furniture is available with exclusive curving and designs. The structures speak of extraordinary authenticity and historicity as well. Indian wooden furniture is extremely artistic and the work is all the more traditional and superior in all aspect. Wooden furniture of the Indian variety is fitted for all purpose. You can use the furniture [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right: 10px" src="http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/1834/indianwoodenfurniture.jpg" alt="" width="188" height="112" align="left" />Indian wooden furniture is available with exclusive curving and designs. The structures speak of extraordinary authenticity and historicity as well. Indian wooden furniture is extremely artistic and the work is all the more traditional and superior in all aspect. Wooden furniture of the Indian variety is fitted for all purpose. You can use the furniture at home, office or even in industrial set ups. The hardwood which is used to make the furniture is extremely rich and compact in texture. The kind of versatility it imparts is just beyond imagination.</p>
<p>Some of the most exclusive range of Indian wooden furniture includes custom made wooden furniture, colonial furniture, Indian sheesham furniture and Acacia furniture. Each of these types is available with their uniqueness in texture and form. They provide the furniture and fittings a completely extraordinary look and feel. Possessing Indian wooden furniture at home indeed gives the domestic decor a different appeal altogether. Therefore, it is a pride to be an owner of a piece of furniture made from Indian wood.</p>
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		<title>Patio Mosaic Tiles</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:04:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Patio mosaic tiles have become popular to many homeowners in the recent years since they are very excellent in redecorating surfaces and room settings such as the bathrooms for flooring and even wall surfaces as well as the kitchen surfaces as counters. 
They offer the home owner a wide range of benefits. They are available [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right: 10px" src="http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/1720/patiomosaictiles.jpg" alt="" width="155" height="119" align="left" />Patio mosaic tiles have become popular to many homeowners in the recent years since they are very excellent in redecorating surfaces and room settings such as the bathrooms for flooring and even wall surfaces as well as the kitchen surfaces as counters. </p>
<p>They offer the home owner a wide range of benefits. They are available in many colors and can fit in many room settings in the house. They also provide a natural and luxurious environment and feel thus making it a great choice for any home owner. To add on all these, they are very comfortable to walk on and are very easy to install over the existing surfaces in the home.</p>
<p>When making your own Patio mosaic tiles, laminate them with sealer before installing them as it will protect them from transformations due to liquids, dirt and detergents thus making them more durable. Tiles should be cut using a tile saw to fit in corners.</p>
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		<title>Instructions For Making Roman Shades</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 May 2010 09:27:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Making your own Roman shade is an easy to do task requiring the user to follow the instructions. First of all you need to collect the materials needed. These include a piece of wood of size 1&#215;1 to fit across the inside top of the window, screws to fix the wood to the window frame, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right: 10px" src="http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/126/instructionsformakingro.jpg" alt="" width="188" height="171" align="left" />Making your own Roman shade is an easy to do task requiring the user to follow the instructions. First of all you need to collect the materials needed. These include a piece of wood of size 1&#215;1 to fit across the inside top of the window, screws to fix the wood to the window frame, the lining material and fabric from light or decorator weight material.</p>
<p>The next step is to cut the fabrics according to the size of the window in both height and width but remember to consider the seam allowance. Pin them together with the right side facing and sew around the perimeter but leave an opening for turning. After turning, iron them flat and slip stitch them. Measure and marks the positions of the pleats then attach all battens using glue let it dry. Add plastic lops and tie cords on them. Attach the top to the shade and thread the pull cord through the eye ball.</p>
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		<title>Furniture Arrangement Ideas for the Bedroom</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 May 2010 08:52:56 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Bedroom]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many things involved in arranging furniture in one’s bedroom. The size of your room is one of the things you need to consider. Focal point is another. Look for the best wall to place your bed. Placing it at an angle in the corner is one of the best ways to make it [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right: 10px" src="http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/6527/furniturearrangementide.jpg" alt="" width="188" height="117" align="left" />There are many things involved in arranging furniture in one’s bedroom. The size of your room is one of the things you need to consider. Focal point is another. Look for the best wall to place your bed. Placing it at an angle in the corner is one of the best ways to make it dramatic. </p>
<p>Other things like the dresser can be placed on the wall that closer to your bed. This will help you access it easily in the case where you are going out. Make sure there is enough space to move around the bedroom and to make it look less stuffy.</p>
<p>If you have a big enough bedroom, chairs and even a small table will do you a lot good. The color of your wall should match with the furniture. This will in turn give you ambiance in your room and make it even more comfortable.</p>
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		<title>New Trends in Clad Wood Windows</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:28:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Home Alliance</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Clad wood windows are widely preferred, as they need no maintenance whatsoever. There are plenty of options available for cladding like aluminum, copper, bronze and zinc. However if you don’t have a tight budget you can custom make your windows with copper, bronze or zinc, as they are expensive.
Wood windows with vinyl cladding are quite [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right:10px" src="http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/5065/newtrendsincladwoodwind.jpg" alt="Clad Wood, Windows, Home Decor, Home Improvement," width="213" height="266" align="left" />Clad wood windows are widely preferred, as they need no maintenance whatsoever. There are plenty of options available for cladding like aluminum, copper, bronze and zinc. However if you don’t have a tight budget you can custom make your windows with copper, bronze or zinc, as they are expensive.</p>
<p>Wood windows with vinyl cladding are quite in vogue though it may be unsuitable for extreme temperatures. These windows are provided with a warranty as well. You can also try getting windows with ‘roll-down insect screens’ and ‘between-the-glass’ window blinds. You may even try out the aluminum clad windows that has wood insert interior.</p>
<p>The firm sash stop ‘oil-canning’ along with moisture formation under the cladding. These special claddings stop air from entering the house and are great in areas with low temperature. You may choose the best and the latest from the great variety of clad wood windows available in the market.</p>
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		<title>French Country Kitchen Decorating</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:09:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Home Alliance</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Homeowners are hell bent these days to give their kitchen a distinctive look. What better way to do this than to have a French country kitchen? A few accessories that can make your kitchen exhibit the rustic grandeur of the bucolic cottages of France are ceramic roosters and cream hued textiles with animal prints.
The ceramic [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-left:10px" src="http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/7269/frenchcountrykitchendec.jpg" alt="Kitchen Decor, Home Decor, Home Improvement," width="201" height="124" align="right" />Homeowners are hell bent these days to give their kitchen a distinctive look. What better way to do this than to have a French country kitchen? A few accessories that can make your kitchen exhibit the rustic grandeur of the bucolic cottages of France are ceramic roosters and cream hued textiles with animal prints.</p>
<p>The ceramic roosters showcase the country living theme with their multi coloured feathers.  Printed table cloth, seat cushions and window coverings displaying artworks of animals, flowers and idyllic life can also replete the French country kitchen look. Wooden furniture like round and rectangular dining tables look classic and bring the essence of France to the kitchen. Use of area rugs in the shapes of round, rectangle and square in colourful rooster and floral motifs is recommended for a French setting in the kitchen.</p>
<p>Natural materials such as brick or stone can be used on kitchen floors to give it a quintessential French look. Stone fireplaces and shutters of wood on windows also look antique.</p>
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		<title>Deal with imperfection with texture painting</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Home Alliance</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Texture painting is truly innovative and helps get rid of boring and plain walls. It’s a rather novel technique that uses special painting styles and brushes to create a unique and inimitable look.
For most homeowners, it’s been noticed that after a few years your walls start cracking up and simply looks ugly. The problem worsens [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/5488/26977289.jpg" alt="Home Improvement, Home Decor, Wall Texture painting" width="209" height="163" align="left" />Texture painting is truly innovative and helps get rid of boring and plain walls. It’s a rather novel technique that uses special painting styles and brushes to create a unique and inimitable look.</p>
<p>For most homeowners, it’s been noticed that after a few years your walls start cracking up and simply looks ugly. The problem worsens if you’ve gone ahead and done paneling or have had to break and build your walls in order to accommodate wires. To get an even look, you’re going to have to take the wall apart and build from scratch. That’s an unnecessary expense and a little smartness can solve your problem.</p>
<p>Texture painting can easily camouflage any uneven rises and even cracks that were beginning to form. You no longer have to live with chipped walls or uneven walls that can be quite embarrassing. Now you can hide the unevenness with the use of texture painting that not only decorates your home but gives it a new outlook.</p>
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		<title>Glass furniture: A class act</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:22:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Home Alliance</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether it’s the glass menagerie or glass slippers, the very mention of glass brings in a flood of ideas to improve your home décor. Of course you may be a little skeptical because breakage could very well be unavoidable and in time replacing glass could even be expensive. However, if you’re a little careful these [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right: 10px;" src="http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/8388/64031080.jpg" alt="Home Improvement, Glass Furniture, Home Decor, Home Style" width="214" height="178" align="left" />Whether it’s the glass menagerie or glass slippers, the very mention of glass brings in a flood of ideas to improve your home décor. Of course you may be a little skeptical because breakage could very well be unavoidable and in time replacing glass could even be expensive. However, if you’re a little careful these limitations shouldn’t bother you.</p>
<p>Using glass wherever appropriate ensures that you recreate a very classic feel. The easiest option is to opt for wrought iron or wooden frames for glass tables. Apart from this, the use glass on windows is a beautiful choice and you can even opt for customized stain glass painting on it.</p>
<p>Glass showcases with dark wood frames are a joy to behold too. You can even use a glass cabinet as a TV box. Other glass furniture includes side tables, and even dining tables. Glass can even be used for bathroom shelves. You need to ensure that glass furniture is cleaned regularly to keep it sparkling. That’s what really makes things look classy. If not, your attempt at classic will end up looking shabby.</p>
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		<title>Why Arched Panels for Cabinets Lead to Increase of Home Value</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Home Alliance</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the US home market experiencing the worst downtime, larger number of families is opting for remodeling their homes and kitchens instead of looking for bigger and better options. You too can improve the look and feel of your home by opting for arched panels for cabinets which will instantly give a new look to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right:10px" src="http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/7829/57248637.jpg" alt="Home Improvement, Furniture, Cabinet Panel" width="162" height="187" align="left" />With the US home market experiencing the worst downtime, larger number of families is opting for remodeling their homes and kitchens instead of looking for bigger and better options. You too can improve the look and feel of your home by opting for arched panels for cabinets which will instantly give a new look to any room.</p>
<p>Arched panels for cabinets give you the option to get creative and provide originality to your living space and kitchen counters. These arched panels are a reflection of the lifestyle followed by the family and sometime prove to be more spacious than the normally style cabinets.</p>
<p>Arched Panels for cabinets are created using wood veneers or particle boards that have a thickness of about 3/4th of an inch. This results in cabinets that are not only aesthetically appealing but are also more strong and durable and doesn’t warp when the water is applied. Arched panels for cabinets also help in increasing resale value of the house as it helps in enhancing the beauty and functionality of the ordinary cabinets.</p>
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		<title>Styling your verandahs</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 09:09:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Home Alliance</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Verandah is an extension of a house. It should be livable. It allows one an excluded area to sit and muse. It should have good lighting to encourage reading for kids. You may also take certain steps to style your verandah.
Chrome grills may be placed on its railings to avoid fall. It also gives an [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right:10px" src="http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/9500/38453400.jpg" alt="Home Improvement, Verandah" width="206" height="142" align="left" />Verandah is an extension of a house. It should be livable. It allows one an excluded area to sit and muse. It should have good lighting to encourage reading for kids. You may also take certain steps to style your verandah.</p>
<p>Chrome grills may be placed on its railings to avoid fall. It also gives an option for clothesline. You may put one or two plant pots to keep the verandah green. An open swing that is placed laterally may operate doubly as a playing and sitting zone.</p>
<p>You may put a coffee table and surround it with a couple of wooden chairs. Then you can sip coffee and look at outer locales at leisure. You may place a table fan for air if the verandah opens to a swampy section. You may also put a small goldfish aquarium for added beauty. The verandah should be such that you can afford to have your afternoon tea with a couple of guests there.</p>
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