Lifestyle & Trends - Home Decorating

Smart ways to use credit when redecorating

Credit can be a good tool to help you fulfill your decorating dreams, provided that you use it wisely. The last thing you want is to rack up redecorating debt that outlives the stylishness of your room's new look. Before you give your bank card a workout, or sign up for a new credit card with your local home improvement store, take these credit-conscious steps.

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Deck the halls ... carefully please

Each year, 420 home fires occur during the holiday season, claiming the lives of 21 people and injuring 43, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Protection 1, the nation's second-largest security provider, is offering 12 tips for a safer holiday to help reduce the chance of becoming a holiday fire casualty.

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Three projects to turn home 'blahs' into 'oohs' and 'ahhs'

As the cool winter months bring us indoors, is your home feeling warm and inviting - or giving you a case of cabin fever? If it's the latter, don't fret. There are many simple and inexpensive updates you can complete to give your home a quick pick-me-up, allowing you to enjoy every minute spent inside.

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Spring into 2012 with the hottest colors for your home

As you anticipate what exciting things this year will bring, you might notice your home decor has been left behind. Fortunately, you can easily beautify and modernize your home using hints from design experts on the hottest color trends. Don't worry that you'll need to break the bank - simply updating the shades of your walls can create the feel of an entire new home without the cost of buying one. And you'll enjoy starting the year in fresh, contemporary surroundings.

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How to turn your first home into a decorator's showcase

Do-it-yourself home decor is popular for many reasons. By doing the design and implementation yourself, you can save a lot of money. So where do you start if you want to turn your first home into a decorator's showcase? Focusing on a few key areas can yield high-impact results.

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