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THE WEIRS TIMES 2010 FALL HOME IMPROVEMENT GUIDE


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paints might cost more upfront, you’ll get a solid return on your investment because using a high- quality paint extends the time between repaints and keeps your room looking its best as long as pos- sible. An excellent choice for


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your home’s most well- loved room is Pratt & Lambert. In 2010, Pratt & Lambert was named the interior paint Award Recipient by J.D. Power


and Associates, ranking “Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Interior Paints in the U.S.” Paint companies have teamed up with your fa- vorite local paint dealers to make color selection nearly effortless. Most dealers now offer hun- dreds of color strips in so- phisticated displays and some even offer actual paint samples - 2-ounce containers of paint tinted in popular colors so you can take it home and try


it without the long-term commitment of buying a gallon or more. Next, what about your


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living room? Is it too aus- tere? Does it sit unused? While it might be out of your budget to change the furniture, you can warm it up and make it a space where people want to sit and visit by getting rid of those formal, outdated window treatments. Dress windows with light blinds or sheer curtains that provide privacy but allow light to filter through. You might also want to rear- range the furniture into a grouping that’s less formal and more inviting. Chances are, you and


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your family think your family room is pretty great, but even your favorite lounging space always can use a little upgrad- ing to keep it modern, fun and welcoming. One easy change for this often-used space is new throw pillows. Add a splash of fresh color to the familiar simply by swapping out pillows on couches and chairs or add- ing a nook of colorful floor pillows for family members who prefer to sprawl on the floor to watch TV and play video games. Or, if you feel your sofa looks tired and worn out, maybe you’d rather invest in a new slipcover to bring a fresh look to the room and transform your old sofa into something new and special. New lamps also can update a room almost instantaneously. When you’re doing your


fall upgrades, don’t forget the bathroom. For a small investment, you can trans- form the space with some fresh paint and a new fau- cet. If you’re looking for an even bigger change, you can accessorize it further with a mirror in a finish that matches the faucet, as well as coordinating robe hooks and towel bars. “Putting a fresh spin on


any home’s decor doesn’t always mean you have to think big,” Prebel says. “Small changes can easily transform a space from boring to beautiful in less than a weekend, even on


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