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Photo/Dallas Alice.My family currently lives in a neighborhood that has a community swimming pool and a homeowner’s association to which we pay dues, which in turn pays for the upkeep of t... swimming pools backyard renovations outdoor living space Sat, 18 Apr 2009 12:56:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2798-Dallas-Home-Improvement-Examiner~y2009m4d18-To-swim-or-not-to-swim-so-youre-thinking-about-putting-in-a-pool?cid=exrss-Dallas-Home-Improvement-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2798-Dallas-Home-Improvement-Examiner~y2009m4d16-Things-to-consider-when-its-time-to-replace-the-kitchen-sink?cid=exrss-Dallas-Home-Improvement-Examiner New sinks aren't just pretty, they take the messiness and some of the work out of doing the dishes. Photo/Dallas AliceMost products in the average new home will probably be serviceable for about 10 years of wear and tear, with little or no servi... kitchen renovation granite going green storage cabinets clutter appliances recycling Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:24:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2798-Dallas-Home-Improvement-Examiner~y2009m4d16-Things-to-consider-when-its-time-to-replace-the-kitchen-sink?cid=exrss-Dallas-Home-Improvement-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2798-Dallas-Home-Improvement-Examiner~y2009m4d9-Add-a-touch-of-glass-to-your-kitchen-or-bath-project?cid=exrss-Dallas-Home-Improvement-Examiner  Water glass brings a soft ripple to cabinet contents. Photo/Dallas AliceIt is possible to add glass to your cabinet doors without buying new cabinets, or even new doors. 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Photo/Dallas Alice. When I renovated my last kitchen, I addressed every possible need and planned solutions to every problem that the old kitchen had and the new one would solve. Lighting was an interesting cha... kitchen renovation backsplash lighting cabinets appliances Thu, 02 Apr 2009 21:21:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2798-Dallas-Home-Improvement-Examiner~y2009m4d2-Let-there-be-light-especially-in-the-kitchen?cid=exrss-Dallas-Home-Improvement-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2798-Dallas-Home-Improvement-Examiner~y2009m3d27-Window-covering-options-bring-privacy-and-energy-savings-to-your-home?cid=exrss-Dallas-Home-Improvement-Examiner  Simple lines of pleated shade. Photo/Dallas Alice I still like Venetian blinds, a.k.a. horizontal or mini blinds, because they allow me to take a quick peak outside my windows by just lifting one of the slats. And I also like being ab... entry foyer windows energy savings Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:33:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2798-Dallas-Home-Improvement-Examiner~y2009m3d27-Window-covering-options-bring-privacy-and-energy-savings-to-your-home?cid=exrss-Dallas-Home-Improvement-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2798-Dallas-Home-Improvement-Examiner~y2009m3d25-How-to-simplify-the-tough-decision-of-picking-a-paint-color?cid=exrss-Dallas-Home-Improvement-Examiner  Ralph Lauren Suede paint application. Photo by Dallas Alice. Can’t decide what color to paint a room? Are you afraid to paint the front door a bright color? Don’t want to waste time, effort, and especially money painting a room... paint bedroom entry foyer lighting bathroom renovation living room dining room home theater man cave Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:03:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2798-Dallas-Home-Improvement-Examiner~y2009m3d25-How-to-simplify-the-tough-decision-of-picking-a-paint-color?cid=exrss-Dallas-Home-Improvement-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2798-Dallas-Home-Improvement-Examiner~y2009m3d22-Got-Styrofoam?cid=exrss-Dallas-Home-Improvement-Examiner I’m an avid recycler, but there’s still room for improvement on recycling in general. For example, what can we do with all that Styrofoam that comes in the boxes for many of the products we buy – the padding that protects them durin... paint going green furniture tools recycling Sun, 22 Mar 2009 16:11:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2798-Dallas-Home-Improvement-Examiner~y2009m3d22-Got-Styrofoam?cid=exrss-Dallas-Home-Improvement-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2798-Dallas-Home-Improvement-Examiner~y2009m3d20-Bring-Zen-to-your-shower-with-pebble-floor?cid=exrss-Dallas-Home-Improvement-Examiner Shower Zen with natural pebble floor/Dallas AliceIf you have a free-standing shower that doesn’t have a fiberglass basin, and your shower floor tiles are looking particularly tired, consider the natural look of naturalpebbles to perk ... tile bathroom renovation flooring Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:36:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2798-Dallas-Home-Improvement-Examiner~y2009m3d20-Bring-Zen-to-your-shower-with-pebble-floor?cid=exrss-Dallas-Home-Improvement-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2798-Dallas-Home-Improvement-Examiner~y2009m3d18-Refrigerators-and-wine-coolers-arent-just-for-the-kitchen-anymore?cid=exrss-Dallas-Home-Improvement-Examiner  Custom cabinet for wine cooler. Photo/Dallas AliceEven the kitchen standard for a refrigerator isn’t so standard these days. Only the most basic units fail to provide chilled drinking water and ice at the touch of a button. And whether it... kitchen renovation storage appliances home theater game room man cave Wed, 18 Mar 2009 21:47:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2798-Dallas-Home-Improvement-Examiner~y2009m3d18-Refrigerators-and-wine-coolers-arent-just-for-the-kitchen-anymore?cid=exrss-Dallas-Home-Improvement-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2798-Dallas-Home-Improvement-Examiner~y2009m3d16-Check-your-homes-foundation-health-by-checking-water-flow-in-your-yard-when-it-rains?cid=exrss-Dallas-Home-Improvement-Examiner  April showers bring May flowers, but in Texas those rains start in March, and it’s the perfect time to check out your home’s foundation. 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And what abo... tile bathroom renovation clutter Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:36:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2798-Dallas-Home-Improvement-Examiner~y2009m3d11-Create-a-niche-to-hold-soap-and-shampoo-when-replacing-shower-tile?cid=exrss-Dallas-Home-Improvement-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2798-Dallas-Home-Improvement-Examiner~y2009m3d10-Curb-appeal-starts-with-a-lush-green-lawn-and-a-pop-of-color?cid=exrss-Dallas-Home-Improvement-Examiner  Daylilies. Photo by Dallas AliceSpring will soon be upon us, so it’s time to tune up the lawnmower and cut back the pre-season weeds. 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Within a few years of ... going green lighting Fri, 06 Mar 2009 20:42:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2798-Dallas-Home-Improvement-Examiner~y2009m3d6-Go-green-with-compact-fluorescent-lights-that-look-like-incandescents?cid=exrss-Dallas-Home-Improvement-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2798-Dallas-Home-Improvement-Examiner~y2009m3d3-Turn-your-clutter-into-cash-and-give-yourself-more-breathing-room?cid=exrss-Dallas-Home-Improvement-Examiner Okay, I’ll admit it. Money is very tight these days. So we’re looking for every possible way to stretch our dollars, even our pennies, until the next paycheck. We’re trying to find ways to compensate for the loss of jobs and pr... clutter garage sales Tue, 03 Mar 2009 21:20:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2798-Dallas-Home-Improvement-Examiner~y2009m3d3-Turn-your-clutter-into-cash-and-give-yourself-more-breathing-room?cid=exrss-Dallas-Home-Improvement-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2798-Dallas-Home-Improvement-Examiner~y2009m3d2-Locally-available-granite-options?cid=exrss-Dallas-Home-Improvement-Examiner  New 18"X31" granite sections. Photo Dallas AliceFloor & Decor, an outlet store that has only recently come to the Dallas/Fort Worth area, carries granite tile and edging, a way to bring granite to your kitchen or bath remodeling p... kitchen renovation granite tile backsplash Mon, 02 Mar 2009 22:01:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2798-Dallas-Home-Improvement-Examiner~y2009m3d2-Locally-available-granite-options?cid=exrss-Dallas-Home-Improvement-Examiner