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A DIY Project for your Beautiful Bathroom
Star: Bemis Manufacturing:
Perhaps you’ve just completed a bathroom remodeling project, or maybe you’re thinking about making some cosmetic changes to the look of your bathroom. One often overlooked component that could really use an update is the toilet seat.
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Laminator Plus: Fabulous Flooring: Easy DIY Cleansing Solutions
A major part of living green is keeping what we have in good condition for a longer time, rather than replacement. This can be extending throughout the house, including the floors. With so many different flooring materials available, there are methods and products that can be used to keep those floors looking nice. Some flooring materials may not be as easy. As an example, laminate flooring.
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Red Devil: Colorful DIY Projects
Tile, paint, wallpaper and fixtures are now available in a dazzling array of hues that enable homeowners to create unique looks to suit their tastes. For those who choose vibrant or unusual colors for their décor, the limitation has been caulk, which was previously available only in a few basic colors such as clear, black and white.
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DIY Kitchen & Bath Improvements
Bathroom remodeling projects have the reputation of being an expensive proposition, but there is a way you can upgrade your bathroom inexpensively and quickly. Better yet, you can do it yourself. To help…Designing Spaces gets you on track with a simple renovation project that will improve the look and feel of your bathroom, we got together with the experts on do-it-yourself plumbing.
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Repair vs. Replace: Make Money Saving Repairs. Simple and Easy DIY Projects
Star: Henkel Corporation
As every experienced DIY handy-person can tell you, one important item for the tool box is some sort of glue…you know, an adhesive that works for building and repairing everything from wood to glass to ceramics. But not all adhesives are the same, and some work better for certain applications than others. So, what should you have in the tool box, or on that workbench shelf?
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Power Tools that make the Job Easier
Star: Evolution Power Tools, LLC
The household workshop: the haven of the DIY crowd. It’s where the handy hang. Whether it doubles as a storage place, or it’s a bench and shelving in the garage, one thing always needed are tools to get the job done...easily. Designing Spaces is all about do-it-yourself and improving your home…or just having fun building things, so we took a look at a new tool to add to the arsenal.
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DIY solutions for Creating a More Energy Efficient Home
Star: Dow Chemical Company
Utility bills are typically the highest bill for homeowners right behind the mortgage payment. Reducing utility usage; a homes’ energy consumption; helps conserve natural resources and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Also, in these tight times, spending less money on our living expenses is very welcome relief. Think Green has some good news. There are steps you can take that contribute to reducing energy consumption, and improving home comfort.
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Essentials for Every DIY Project; an Education on Adhesives
Star: Akzo Nobel Paints, LLC
With so many of us looking at our homes as a long term investment, maintenance and up-grades become a very important aspect of our personal property management. Enter the Do-It-Yourself handi-person. Many homeowners are finding they not only improve their home and property by doing it themselves, but that it becomes a fulfilling hobby. There is a sense of accomplishment that comes with the DIY project. Of course, having the right tools helps, and Designing Spaces is here to provide you with some advice on getting the tool box stocked with the right aids.
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Tribute to the Great American Homeowner; Essentials for Every DIY Project
Star: Kimberly Clark Global Sales, LLC
With a down economy, many homeowners are holding off on expensive remodeling projects. However, you don’t really need to knock down walls to update the look and feel of your home; new paint can often achieve the same result, at a fraction of the cost. Today on Designing Spaces we’re joined by Lauren Collier from Kimberly-Clark to show you how to transform your home. Lauren thanks for being here.
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Bringing the Family Together for a DIY Project
Star: Home Legend, LLC
Hardwood floors – they’re naturally beautiful and durable, but can be an expensive option when you’re remodeling. And it’s certainly not a job for the average homeowner. So if you want the look and sturdiness of hardwood, without the additonal cost – what are your choices?
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Simple Solutions for Setting Your Own Tile
Star: Simple Solutions for Setting Your Own Tile
H.B. Fuller Construction Products innovated tile setting by creating a category of products specifically tailored to the needs of the DIYers. The tiles and grout have adhesive backing that allow a DIYer to quickly and easily create the tile surface of their dreams. The products are easy to use: they are premixed, so there is no mess or special equipment required in mixing, and no risk of mixing error.
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DIY Solutions for Protecting Your Wood Exteriors
Star: Gemini Coatings, Inc
Whether you’re building a swing set for your kids, or installing a new deck-- the classic look of wood is always a favorite. But with the wood, comes the worry of the weather and how it will affect its beauty over the years. Designing Spaces invited Gemini Coatings to show the latest innovation in wood preservation.
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DIY - Tips and Tricks from the Experts
Star: Lafarge North America, Inc
For all you Do It Yourself, tool belt wearin’, hammer slingin’, home project enthusiasts— listen up. The Designing Spaces team invited Lafarge North America to show how to tackle one of those DIY projects-- drywall finishing-- and do it on a budget.
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Essentials to Keep Your DIY Projects Neat and Clean
Star: Berry Plastics Corporation
If you’re thinking about taking on a big DIY project-- Designing Spaces wants to come “clean” with their special guest-- Berry Plastics. Berry Plastics manufactures many plastic products, today we feature Ruffies Pro®, Ruffies®, and Film-Gard®. These products alone will make your DIY project cleaner, and easier!
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Designing Your Home Offices Series - Professionsl DIY Solutions
Star: FedEx Corporate Services
If you’re thinking about starting a home office, or maybe need help getting organized with the one you have now Designing Spaces has some great solutions to help get you started—thanks to FedEx® Office. FedEx Office helps bring customer ideas to life by making them look good on paper with professional printing and shipping services. They can help small businesses look professional and polished by providing access to tools and templates for marketing materials.
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Restoring the Outdoors
Star: Amteco
We have a DIY project that will keep all things wood, looking good in your yard!
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Portecting Your Wood interiors - DIY Advice from the Pros
Star: Brushfire, Inc on Behalf of Sherwin Williams
Designing Spaces Correspondent Jodi Darren and DIY expert/author Bruce Johnson look at wood finishing projects. Bruce directs a homeowner through the steps to finish a bare wood table, and restore and old chair.
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Changing Things Up Around the House and Property
Hosts Debi Marie and David Jones roll out some topics guaranteed to “Change Things Up”, work wonders with a boring family room, dull back yard, and DIY projects.
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Taking Care of the Spaces Outside of the Home
This Designing Spaces, we focus on the spaces outside of your home - your car and yard! We've got you covered!
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Engaging Kids in the World Around Them
Respect nature with your kids in your own backyard, convert your guest room into a kids space and motivate them to go outdoors. Plus, bridge the communication gap with digital children and teach them financial responsibility.
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Moving to and Renovating New Spaces
In this weeks Spaces, find innovations in green home construction and selecting and installing a new roof for your home. Plus, a useful tool for pre-visualizing a home remodel project and moving more freely and on budget
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Fashion and Function of Your Spaces
We're showing you how to maintain your car as well as give it some fashion and function. Plus, everything you need when starting a home office, buying the perfect mattress and pool protection for your little ones.
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Going Green in Your Home Projects
We're going green on this Spaces with new durable, attractive siding for greener homes to greening your home Maintenance projects. We'll also show you eco friendly wood finishing and energy efficient heating innovations
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Solutions for Every Part of Your Life
We show you everything from kitchen storage solutions to bringing your office to life. Selecting and installing a new roof for your home as well as tips to boost Your Memory. Plus understand high efficiency washers!
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