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13 September 2016 | 11 replies
I think they do make paint for tiles, and it would probably look nice with white tiles on the walls and some darker floors (maybe a tile that looks like wood).
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22 June 2015 | 0 replies
Here in this article, we are going to guide you with some of the tips that will help you to make your home look bright without blowing too much of electricity.Loose The ShadesIf you have too thick shades at the windows and doors, then take them off.
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27 June 2015 | 4 replies
I prefer the darker so I went with a Walnut based color.
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1 July 2015 | 6 replies
Lighter will make it appear larger and darker will make it appear smaller.
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19 July 2018 | 15 replies
If there are stains or pet marks a darker stain can go a long way and looks great.
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9 August 2018 | 1 reply
WEAR A RESPIRATOR WITH ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGES.The new stuff will usually blend well enough into the old stuff to pass muster, especially on a parquet floor with all the variations in shading.
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28 June 2015 | 10 replies
Here in the north, that means higher solar gain on south / southwestern exposures to capture heat from the winter sun (you need to ensure the window is shaded during the summer months to avoid over heating) and more thermal glazings on northern and eastern exposures.
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28 December 2019 | 14 replies
The line on the left between the lighter and darker wood is where it gives when you step on it and where there is a pretty good lip between the two types of wood.
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27 March 2015 | 28 replies
I vote for a nice shade of blue to complement the bricks in the walkway.For the record, I have little sense of style...
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26 July 2014 | 19 replies
You may want to up your game and introduce some shade features.