http://www.designingspaces.tv Copyright 2009 Brandstar Entertainment The Balancing Act is an original, exciting, informative, half-hour, magazine-formatted television series airing weekdays on Lifetime. If you are a woman who is juggling career and home, you want to get it right when it comes to health, family, finances and lifestyle. This is the show that informs, enlightens and shares solutions on how to be a success on both fronts. http://www.designingspaces.tv/images/mrss.png http://www.designingspaces.tv http://www.designingspaces.tv/show_segment.php?id=535 535 http://www.designingspaces.tv/images/show_segment_v2/screenshot/thumbs/000/535.jpg http://www.designingspaces.tv/show_segment.php?id=526 Designing Spaces discovered a revolutionary way to install tile on countertops and backsplashes. It’s called-- Simple Mat. Simple Mat was designed and is made by Custom Building Products, a leader and expert in tile installation products. Simple Mat provides an instant bond for the tile, and lasting strength for a beautiful and durable installation. 526 http://www.designingspaces.tv/images/show_segment_v2/screenshot/thumbs/000/526.jpg http://www.designingspaces.tv/show_segment.php?id=432 There is such a feeling of accomplishment that comes with making something for the house, or doing a simple repair. It’s no longer a man’s world. Guys, move over, here comes the ladies with power tools. Now, many woman find that intimidating, but the truth is—don’t be intimidated by power tools. 432 http://www.designingspaces.tv/images/show_segment_v2/screenshot/thumbs/000/432.jpg http://www.designingspaces.tv/show_segment.php?id=527 With ideas for spring cleaning on many minds this time of the year, it may be time to upgrade that old standby…your vacuum cleaner. There’s good reason you use your vacuum cleaner all year round, and it plays a major part in the day to day maintenance of a clean and healthy home. Well, Designing Spaces has set up some cleaning challenges right here in this home to demonstrate that the new generation of vacuum cleaners are not only up to the task, but make cleaning quicker and easier. 527 http://www.designingspaces.tv/images/show_segment_v2/screenshot/thumbs/000/527.jpg http://www.designingspaces.tv/show_segment.php?id=536 Nothing’s changed….year after year….it reached the point where, your bedroom has become a bore. Wait a minute! Before you jump to conclusions, let’s make it clear that we are referring to a major part of the bedroom’s furnishings…the sheets, spreads, covers and pillow cases on your bed! As one of the most important rooms in your home, accessorizing your bedroom is an extension of your personal style, and time spent there is important to your health and well-being. 536 http://www.designingspaces.tv/images/show_segment_v2/screenshot/thumbs/000/536.jpg http://www.designingspaces.tv/show_segment.php?id=503 Designing Spaces knows it can be stressful at times when you start the process of buying a new home. To help relieve that stress as well as cover other home loan topics—the experts from Bank of America Home Loans® join the show. 503 http://www.designingspaces.tv/images/show_segment_v2/screenshot/thumbs/000/503.jpg http://www.designingspaces.tv/show_segment.php?id=532 532 http://www.designingspaces.tv/images/show_segment_v2/screenshot/thumbs/000/532.jpg http://www.designingspaces.tv/show_segment.php?id=519 The light of candles…there is something magical about it; the soft warm glow, the almost friendly flickering…perhaps it is something primal in humans to experiencing a feeling of warmth and comfort from the distinctive light provided by candles. When it comes to our homes, and their décor, candles make a statement, and set a tone or mood unlike any other accessory. Of course, we are aware that there is a downside to candles, mainly because of the open flame, which could present a danger. But what if you were told that all the candles you have just seen…are flameless. 519 http://www.designingspaces.tv/images/show_segment_v2/screenshot/thumbs/000/519.jpg http://www.designingspaces.tv/show_segment.php?id=513 With all the time spent having fun, enjoying cold drinks and snacks, you would think the rec-room fridge would be enough to keep the traffic out of the kitchen. Designing Spaces has an answer for the way families live today. There is a need in the home for food storage and preparation away from the kitchen even when space is limited. 513 http://www.designingspaces.tv/images/show_segment_v2/screenshot/thumbs/000/513.jpg http://www.designingspaces.tv/show_segment.php?id=524 If there’s one thing this economy has taught us, it’s the importance of sound financial planning. Now that the markets have calmed down, people are taking a more thoughtful approach to their finances. Today on Designing Spaces we are going to take a closer look at how we can better manage our finances. Bill and Nancy met in college, after several years of dating they got married and moved into their first home. The couple is now expecting their first child, and knows that despite the problems with the economy, they need to start planning for the future. 524 http://www.designingspaces.tv/images/show_segment_v2/screenshot/thumbs/000/524.jpg http://www.designingspaces.tv/show_segment.php?id=199 There is such a feeling of accomplishment that comes with making something for the house, or doing a simple repair. It’s no longer a man’s world. Guys, move over, here comes the ladies with power tools. Now, many women find that intimidating, but the truth is…don’t be intimidated by power tools. 199 http://www.designingspaces.tv/images/show_segment_v2/screenshot/thumbs/000/199.jpg