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		<title>How To Cheaply Redecorate Your Bedroom</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you really want to redecorate your bedroom, but are not willing to spend more money on it? Many people have put their home advance projects on hold because of today&#8217;s economy, but that doesn&#8217;t prevent them from wanting something new in their house.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you really want to redecorate your bedroom, but are not willing to spend more money on it? Many people have put their home advance projects on hold because of today&#8217;s economy, but that doesn&#8217;t prevent them from wanting something new in their house.</p>
<p>In this article we&#8217;ll share information on how to redecorate on the cheap &#8211; how not to spend a lot of money, but still get a brand new look for your bedroom.</p>
<p>Here are some ideas for you:</p>
<p>- Do It Yourself. There are a ton of mere things that you can do to change the look of your bedroom. You can do them yourself, thus saving a lot of money on re-design. Look for simple ideas to re-decorate that you can do yourself. We list a few of them in this article.</p>
<p>- Bring New Art Piece To Your Bedroom. Sometimes all it takes to make your bedroom look completely different is to add a bright spot to the room. And this is exactly what a new piece of art will do for you. A new piece of art can create a new focal point in the room, which will give the room a whole new look.</p>
<p>There are many different pieces to decide from, and many of them are cheap. For example, you can buy a poster and a frame and frame it.<span id="more-61"></span></p>
<p>Some pieces, such as cool looking clocks can serve two purposes. They will act as a clock, and they will act as a piece of art for your bedroom.</p>
<p>- Re-Paint The Bedroom. One of the easiest ways to completely re-decorate your bedroom is to re-paint it. The new paint will give the room a brand new makeover look, especially if the color is different from the one that you had before.</p>
<p>For a polished bedroom look, pick the paint color to match the color of your bedding. Doing this will help you create a complete bedroom look.</p>
<p>- New Throw. A new throw for a chair or a bed will make all the difference. A throw in a bold, bright color that matches the rest of your decor will make a great statement and is very easy on the budget.</p>
<p>- New Bedding Will Add Lots Of Color To Your Bedroom. Sometimes all you need to redecorate your bedroom is to buy new bedding. New bedding will add color to the room.</p>
<p>What colors do you like? Buy bedding supported the colors that you like. If you like bright colors, such as red, yellow and orange, then take a look at tropical bedding. If you like calming colors, such as blue, take a look at nautical bedding.</p>
<p>Decide which colors you like, and buy your bedding based on them. Doing this will help you pick the best bedding for you.</p>
<p>Use the above five ideas to completely redecorate your bedroom for just a bit of money.</p>
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		<title>Make Furniture Last Long</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 10:14:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you are buying a new barcalounger or a large metal wall art, buying new furniture can be a fun and exciting adventure. But cleaning and caring for them can be a different story altogether, as many furniture owners think of this activity as a tedious chore. However, we cannot undermine the importance of proper <a href="http://www.nj228.com/make-furniture-last-long/" class="more-link">More &#62;</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Whether you are buying a new barcalounger or a large metal wall art, buying new furniture can be a fun and exciting adventure. But cleaning and caring for them can be a different story altogether, as many furniture owners think of this activity as a tedious chore. However, we cannot undermine the importance of proper caring for the furniture because this makes these pieces last a long time with us.</p>
<p>There is a wide array of furniture of different materials to choose from. Each material requires a different kind of cleaning method. To help you care for your furniture properly, here are some wonderful tips to keep in mind.</p>
<p><strong>Wood </strong></p>
<p>Wood furniture such as wooden chairs and wooden wall decor must be dusted regularly, several times a week to maintain a surface free of debris and to help avoid soil build up. Dust the furniture using a clean, dry and lint-free cloth. For general cleaning, wash the furniture surface with mild soap and water. Rinse with water and dry with a clean cloth thoroughly afterwards.<span id="more-20"></span></p>
<p>Make sure that you protect all your wooden furniture against direct sunlight. This means that you have to place your wooden chairs and tables away from the windows but if you do, ensure that the windows are properly covered with drapes or curtains to minimize sunlight. The sun&#8217;s strong rays can dry and fade the color. It is also a bad idea to place wooden furniture near air vents because forced air can deteriorate the quality of the material.</p>
<p><strong>Aluminum, metal or steel </strong></p>
<p>Proper maintenance of modern furniture made of aluminum, metal or steel like a large metal wall art can be done through regular dusting and occasional wiping with soft, damp cloth. For tougher dirt, wash with hot and soapy water. Rinse and then dry with a soft cloth afterwards.</p>
<p>Never use any abrasive, strong detergent or cleansing powders to clean this kind of furniture because some of these may contain alkali, which can cause the pitting of this material. Rinse and dry afterwards.</p>
<p><strong>Leather </strong></p>
<p>Read the manufacturer instructions for care for leather furniture. There are specific leather conditioners that should be used for cleaning and keeping the shine of the material. If there are no available instructions, clean dirty leather by wiping a damp cloth and then with a dry cloth.</p>
<p><strong>Marble </strong></p>
<p>Wash marble furniture with clean cloth and lukewarm water. Once every six months, you can wash it with a mild detergent to remove soil buildup. It is not necessary to wax marble especially white ones because wax can cause for a yellowish tone to develop.</p>
<p>Reed, cane and wicker</p>
<p>For pieces of furniture made of these materials, you can clean them using a vacuum with a brush attach. You also have the option of washing them with mild soap and lukewarm water. Just make sure that you do not wet the wooden parts of the furniture. Use a dry cloth to dry the surface and to absorb any excess moisture.</p>
<p>Caring for your furniture and making it last a long time are not that difficult if you have the knowledge and patience on how to do these things.</p>
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		<title>Adding Personality to Your Bedroom</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 06:47:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The bedroom is the most personal character of the house. It is where we find retreat when we get home. It is also our hiding place when we want to escape the world. That is why we value what we put in it.
The bedroom is extra especial because we can claim it as ours. We <a href="http://www.nj228.com/adding-personality-to-your-bedroom/" class="more-link">More &#62;</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The bedroom is the most personal character of the house. It is where we find retreat when we get home. It is also our hiding place when we want to escape the world. That is why we value what we put in it.</p>
<p>The bedroom is extra especial because we can claim it as ours. We have the freedom to decorate it the way we want. Speaking of decorating, it&#8217;s tough to dress the room our way because we do not have the expertise. Styling the room by ourselves can present different obstacles.</p>
<p>The challenges of designing your own bedroom shouldn&#8217;t hinder you from giving it your own mark. After all, the resources available now made it easier for anybody to come up with a design, he will be proud to present. People with varying personality can now present their individuality. A music lover for example, can present his love for music by putting up musical wall art in his room and it will not look out of place.<span id="more-58"></span></p>
<p>Below are additional tips on how to give your bedroom a little of your personality:</p>
<p>1. Ask yourself what kind of personality you want your room to represent</p>
<p>It is easy to say that you want your room to embody your personality, but it is tough to decide how you want the result to look like. How will you represent your perky personality? How can your bedroom interpret your fond for fashion? These are just some of the questions you have to answer.</p>
<p>One effective tip would be to make a theme for the room. If you want it to have a happy feel, use colors. However, you have to be careful. If you are not, you room will end up a disaster of mismatched shades.</p>
<p>2. Think of the pieces that will go into the room</p>
<p>The different details that will go in the bedroom will speak a lot about you. Your choice of bed will show your style. If you like modern style, you probably want to pick the clean-cut design. If you prefer contemporary designs, you will probably have your eyes set on the bed with bold patterns with creative mix of colors and shapes.</p>
<p>Remember, there are several pieces today that can interpret your personality. If you are a laid-back person, you can achieve a relaxing backdrop for the room using tropical wall décor.</p>
<p>3. Personalize some of the items that goes in the room</p>
<p>If your room is pre-decorated, you don&#8217;t have to alter everything. Keep in mind that you can still give it your mark by individualizing some of the items you will use in the room. You can always sew drapes and curtains for your window. You can even get crafty with your frames, and how about displaying your own painting. Personalizing some of your accessories is great way to give your bedroom the personal touch you want.</p>
<p>Our bedroom can represent our personality. Careful choices of furniture and color schemes can achieve that. In some cases, a simple addition of an accessory that you personalize will do the trick.</p>
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