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Show Page 8 Gunnison Valley NewsSalina SunSanpete News Wednesday, uciouei cd. 1999 Helpful hints for home redecorating (ARA)- - Whether purchasing a new project completed by? Determine home or just freshening up an existing your time projection lor decorating-si- x weeks, six months, one year? You .one, most homeowners need the an- plan that sets swer to the age old question of; need a "Where do I begin? What can I do to a series of reasonable goals. A simple, binder will written plan in a loose-lea- f turn this house into a home? maktrack. While on remain when you help enough, Strangely it dry. in various ing the work in progress, consider the advice need homeowners 2) The removal of mineral deposits of the home, professionals are scope of the project: a simple coat of from faucets, showers, bathtubs, and areas in such as consultants in plumba new wall color to complete room called toilet bowls is one of the most imporand makeover with new window treattant jobs when cleaning the bathroom. ing, heatingcooling, landscaping You will recognize these deposits as cleaning to name a few. Why then do ments, paint or wallpaper, a few fureither a white film, a crusty scale or so many homeowners still shy from nishings. etc. No matter how small or rusty colored stains. The primary cause using the services of a professional large the project, ideally at this point of these minerals is interior decorator when making im- you should schedule a complimenof the build-u- p hard water. design consultation with portant decorative decisions and pur- tary According to Luepke, nearly nine chases for the home? "Once consid- a professional. At home consultations out of 0 households have some de- ered a luxury for the wealthy, decorat- alleviate any questions in regard to gree of hard water. With gallons of ing services are more of a necessity the size of room, lighting, privacy or water passing through the bathroom for todays busy homeowner whocan't sun problems for window everyday, stains and rust can develop afford to make costly mistakes, states treatments. A professional will ask quickly and heavily. The removal of Carol Donayre Bugg, ASID. author of questions and assist you in determinthese minerals is fast and easy with a Smart & Simple Decorating" (1999, ing not only your design style but your which is product like functional needs as well. There are TimeLife). safe for septic tanks and plumbing With so many products available to many professional decorating sersystems." Luepke notes the followconsumers, most find the options vices that offer a complimentary coning areas and objects as ones to target overwhelming and do one of two sultation - if you don't know of a with rather than tackle a project service, the Yellow Pages is a good remove stains and things: Shower doors-T- o will place to start. y will also remove making difficult decisions, they film. or an move oil' 4. Balance Practicality with important protect put buildup from vinyl shower curtains. In decorating terms, panache times manv forward, making costly the Shower heads-Detac- h the that is to mistakes. that "Its point personal touch you give the gotten showerhead and soak in all'oid not to can't homeowners today Rinse and replace the showerheH ordinary by turning it into something tackwhui seek adu.c the back into shower. professional uniquely your own. Adding fringe shades to an average chandelier, disthe ling a decorating Sinklaucet scrcens-Remov- e rinse project," Bugg stales. "Complimenscreen and soak in playing a special personal collection and replace, (works great on kitchen tary decorating services such as Decogathered over the years, painting a Den with than and laundry sinks too). more Interiors wall an unusual bold color all are rating y with Chrome faucels-Spra- y 700 decorators throughout North examples of how to personalize your and replace the shine to dulling America offer homeowners professurroundings with your own dash of faucets. Rinse thoroughly and dry with sional, complimentary consultations panache. Best of all, panache docs not a soft cloth. in the convenience and lighting of have to be expensive, and practicality y on just about any their own homes and offices. This does not have to be mundane. Spray surface that has hard water stains (but 5. Study the French - Fabulous fak-er- y type of service relieves homeowners remember, when in doubt, try it out). of the a with of has always been a part of French working pressure Clean or replace soap dishes or disdecorator as the only cost is for the design. pensers as well. Faux finishes are ever popular and they may choose to purchase. Use Lime-a-Wa- y Toilet Bowl product To ensure homeowners new or old can be implemented in many areas of Cleaner to remove rust and hard water off to the right start, Bugg offers the home. They are popular for walls, stains. Using the unique curved neck get Seven Keys to Great Decorating fabrics and accessories. For example; her y Toilet Bowl Cleaner, on to ensure theyll get the results they do you wish to wake up a bare wall dispense the product under the toilet with a window with a pretty view but bowl rim. The product will seep down are looking for. Observer-ma- ke Be Keen a I. think you can afford the renovat, don't nptc , the sides of the toilet bowl coaling if attention. what of catches and Most ions your landscaping? Have a local evenly, Briish witli alqilet brusli and that look! to attracted artisan likely Hush to rinse. youre paint one! Most local artisans what note of catches with paint almost anything can create the Consciously as your 4) As long you are cleaning as that you can imagine. decorative take lime mildew. combat to flip you through decorating eye shower, ing 6. Give Change a Mildew builds up in showers and on magazines, watch decorating shows on cable check well or as even be as as TV, can showercurtains(as you may vinyl many simple simply rebathroom window curtains). out interesting Internet sites on the moving- a piece of furniture, or the home such as homearts.com or take a most dramatic change usually comes To wash away mildew on shower virtual tour of room makeovers on from introducing a strong new color tiles and shower curtain liners, use a clecotvtiiixdM.com. Make note of the or a different pattern. Just remember special cleaning agent, such as Scrub colors, patterns and designs that at- that all change - even for the better Free Mildew Remover. Follow the tract you. Clip pictures and start a requires a period of adjustment. Howdirections on the product's container file. You may notice a style of a winever, most homeowners who have and pul it away as soon as you are dow treatment in one picture, a fabric decorated their home or any portion Finished. Like- all cleaning products, or color of it will tell you I should have done remember to store it away from chilcombination in another, a comfortit sooner! dren and pets. Clean up any spills as able looking chair in another, and so 7. The Joy is in the Doing Dont soon as possible. on. Clip and track these for a brief allow the constraints of the size of 5 ) Take this time to wash or replace period of one to two months; you will your house or your budget stop you the toothbrush holder (many are dishthen he belter able to draw a conclu-i-,- n from v i n g beau 1'u y an d we . The re washer sale' (in Vdiir l:ise and stvle. are decorating schemes, furnishings, 6) Finish ol f your cleaning by sprayDe2. Take an Honest and Inventory accessories for e.very situation e ing areas with a glass termine room which or rooms for and you cleaner. Wipe off the areas and rinse every budget. well. Dont miss sink splashes or toi- would like to improve and lake an Decorating is an ongoing and evolvlet bases. Also, dust off photos and objective inventory of what you aling state. Start by doing one thing that clean decorations. ready own. Assess your furnishings will revive a tired room, even if you 7) Clean the floors last, f weep or the way you seasonally review your just paint the walls a new color. Rewardrobe. Next, lake out your camera member, the first step is the hardest: vacuum first, use a multi-ppose bathroom or everyday .cleaner and a mop and take snapshots of the room(s); each additional step will become or sponge to clean tile or other floorphotos never lie. Study the photos easier. ing surface. Most bathroom rugs are carefully, and keep the furniture and Carol offers more insight on turnmachine washable and certainly worth accessories you truly love. The easiing your house into a home in her the extra load of laundry. est and least expensive way to make a recently released book', Smart & What is usually the smallest room notable change is to move some Simple Decorating, available in in the house can be the hardest to or room-fto another both bookstores nationwide, or call pieces clean. But with these tips from Gerry function and (800)686-639- 3 extension 2003. design! can be Luepke an autumn clean-u- p 3. Make a Is Those with Internet access can use the quick, easy, and rewarding. there a special family event or holiday interactive Smart .Makeovers secFor more tips and information concoming up that you would like your tion at vruu'. dcconitiiixdcii.com. tact Gerry Luepke at (800)284-202- j! ijf ss When doing holiday cleaning, start with the bathroom tain to the area you are cL....mg: Clean rags, a soft sponge, toilet bowl brush Rubber gloves A glass cleaner A special product for toilet bowl tARA) - No room in the house gets duty faster than the bathroom. When you eonsider the busy traffic of an entire household, and the lough dirt that accumulates throughout the day, its no wonder that bathroom cleaning can give pause to even the heartiest of homemakers. To make cleaning easier, home-car- e folexpert Gerry Luepke offers the the on bathroom, tackling lowing tips all at once or just one area at a time. I) Gather up the supplies that per multi-purpo- cleaning A specialty product designed to clean mineral deposits, such as Profes- sional y Lime, Calcium, Strength and Rust Cleaner. A product for removing mildew Lime-a-Wa- Note: Know your surfaces: with all mey people spend on bathroom fixtures, being aware of which products are safe for certain surfaces is very important. Be careful of using cleaning products on marble, granite, slate, terrao and natural stone surfaces. The best advice, according to Luepke, is when in doubt, test it out. Use the product according to instructions and test a small area hidden from view. Evaluate your re sults after rinsing the area and letting the timo Lime-a-Wa- y, Lime-a-Wa- Lime-a-Wa- Lime-a-Wa- Lime-a-Wa- Lime-a-Wa- Lime-a-Wa- pOPui & Carpet & Recliners Vinyl Starting at $1395sq.yd. $299 Installed Lime-a-Wa- L 41 S. Main, maa, w- -j JJlj ;s. OLrf 4 vD S. 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