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Spring is in the air! Take advantage of the resources at hand and make the most of the creative and useful ideas for Home and Garden that are available online, in books and libraries and give your home a sprightly look. Try rummaging in your own home If you are on a budget, use whatever materials you have at home before going out and buying anything. Make an inventory of discarded, faded dried twigs and flowers which could look new with a fresh coat of paint or just soap and water. Mix these with a few fresh twigs or flowers and arrange them in attractive bowls. Enhance your window treatment by just changing the drapes with colors that reflect the season. Re-arrange objects and centerpieces and notice how a little re-arrangement projects a newer look. Change furniture around and bring out the patio armchairs. Revive neglected garden furniture with a coat of polish or paint if you are one of those who love pottering around in the garden. Spring-clean and make do with clutter Use this op...

No matter what time of year it is, making their home and garden area comfortable, stylish and inviting is a goal of almost every homeowner. But for most of us, it's difficult to even get started on a home or garden decorating plan. What is the best theme for your lifestyle, budget and likes? How do you choose the right color scheme? What are the latest decorating trends? What goes well together? What are the best home décor choices that will spotlight your own individual style, tastes and mix well with your lifestyle? Part of the problem is, we are faced with an almost endless variety of choices. And if you don't have any training or background in home decorating, all those choices can seem more than a little overwhelming. Here are 7 reasons why you should host your own home and garden party: 1. Hosting your own home and garden party is a great way to find answers to all your questions in a fun and relaxed atmosphere and all from the comfort of your own home. Just think - no mo...

The home and garden TV shows and online articles are all about techniques and suggestions on how to create beautiful homes and gardens. Most homemakers watch these programs avidly to gather tips that help decorate their homes. Many online writers also give you systematic instructions and clear guidelines on money-saving ideas for better home and gardens. Investing in a designer is expensive and if you have a good eye and flair for design, go ahead and take up the challenge. You can join a group or newsletter online and ask for advice. Visualize what your home and garden could look like This is an important and useful home and garden tip. Imagine what it will look like when the trees, shrubs and plants that you have planted reach their ultimate size. When you change the position of doors and windows, make sure the view that meets your eye is pleasant to behold. When converting a bedroom to a bathroom, properly align windows and doors and counter check if the flooring and walls can withs...

There are a few things that you want to remember when you are working with home and garden decorating. Something that is very important to remember is that your home and garden decor can be in sync with each other. Many times, people don't realize this fact, and their gardens are not complementing their homes as much as they could be. Therefore, you can be someone who is truly able to get what they would like to get out of the entire design, by having elements of your home and garden match each other. There are several ways to do this, and one of the best ways is to make sure that the garden and patio furniture you have chosen matches with the furniture for your home. Of course, this doesn't mean that you have to have red leather sofas on your patio. What it means is that the garden and patio furniture can be along the same lines as the furniture for your home. When you are looking at your home and garden decor, you'll then see that the two of them match correctly, and your...

Every home owner wants to ensure that their home and garden looks fabulous. For this they ensure that their home and garden are well maintained and also use accent pieces to decorate the space. Themes The accent pieces chosen to highlight and decorate the home and garden should have the same theme as the general design of the home and garden. For instance, homes and gardens designed in contemporary styles should have accent pieces and décor that are stylized and contemporary. The furniture and furnishings used should also match the same theme. On the other hand a home designed to look like a rustic farm house or seaside cottage should utilize home and garden décor items that reflect this theme. Individual Rooms Apart from using home and garden décor items that reflect the general style and theme of the house and garden, individual rooms should have accent pieces that reflect the function of the room or provide a unified decorating theme. For instance, kitchens in a contemporary...