Archive for September, 2010

KILZ Launches Pro Painter Sweepstakes Contest

Posted by admin September 28th, 2010

By Mark J. Donovan KILZ, the paint and primer company, announced last week their first ever National Pro Promotion contest. It is a contest targeted only to professional painters and offers them a chance to win a new Ford F-150 truck as the grand prize. There are also other prizes to win including BRAVIA 46” [...]

Home Construction up 4% in August, But Stormy Skies Still Ahead

Posted by admin September 21st, 2010

By Mark J. Donovan Though not a grand slam, seeing single family home construction increase 4% in August over the previous month was a welcome sign. Apartments and condominiums also shot up a whopping 32% during the same timeframe. This said new home construction starts are still down 78% from their peak in January of [...]

Trip to Annecy, France and Classic Stone House

Posted by admin September 20th, 2010

Spent the Week on the Shores of Annecy Lake in a Classic Chateau Style HotelBy Mark J. Donovan Last week I was in Annecy, France and had a chance to climb a mountain in the foothills of the French Alps. Along the way to the mountain I was able to snap some gorgeous photos. Shown [...]

What to Look for in a Lighting Shop

Posted by admin September 9th, 2010

Online lighting shops are the ideal place to find all your home lighting. They are easy to use and much cheaper than high street alternatives.

This article provides information about what to look for in an online lighting store. Information includes what savings should be available and things to look out for to ensure a good retail experience.

How to Clean a Chandelier

Posted by admin September 9th, 2010

People often procrastinate on the task of cleaning the chandelier. If you want it to sparkle however you need to do it regularly.

There is a quick and easy way to clean all the lights in your home which this article discusses. Read this article to learn how to make easy work out of cleaning your chandelier.

5 Tips to Create Good Bathroom Lighting

Posted by admin September 9th, 2010

This article provides the top 5 tips for getting it right with bathroom lighting. If you want to learn how to create the perfect look, read on.

From where to buy lights to making a plan, this article has step-by-step instructions on what to do to create your dream bathroom. Lighting is an important part of the design and should not be overlooked.

Update your Kitchen with Modern Kitchen Lighting

Posted by admin September 9th, 2010

If you want to know how to cheaply and effectively update your kitchen then this article is for you. Learn the tricks on how to get the lighting just right.

Kitchen lighting needs to be both effective for carrying out tasks but also needs to be attractive to look at. There are some important considerations to make and this article explains them all.

Wall Lights for the Home

Posted by admin September 9th, 2010

Wall lighting in the home can be a truly great way of lighting it. All types of houses, large, small, old or new can benefit from a few wall lights scattered around. Both the inside of the house and the outside too are able to have wall lights attached to the house, and many people [...]