- Spring Cleaning
- Spring Cleaning Faster and Better
Resources on the net give great ideas, tips, and how-tos for fast cleaning. - Keeping Furniture Clean
Professionals give advice on caring for a variety of furniture types, including upholstery, leather, and wood.
- Spring Cleaning Faster and Better
- Fresh Cottage Style Decorating
- Interview with Rachel Ashwell
The founder of Shabby Chic, Rachel Ashwell, talks about decorating trends, colors, children's rooms, and of course, Shabby Chic style. - Decorate for a Shabby Chic Look
Learn how to incorporate the elements of Shabby Chic style into your home. - Links on Cottage Style
There are lots of resources on the net to help add the romantic and pretty touches of Cottage style decorating.
- Interview with Rachel Ashwell
- Enjoy Spring With Guests
- Put Together a Perfect Guest Room
Springtime brings travel and visitors. If you're expecting houseguests, read our tips to make your guestroom special, comfortable, and beautiful. - Tips for Entertaining House Guests
Find some ways to stay cool, calm, and collected with a house full of guests. - How to Make Your Guests Feel Really Welcome (and Comfortable)
A comfortable bed, good chair, and a lamp for reading are a good start for a good guest room. See what else to add for a perfect one.
- Put Together a Perfect Guest Room
- Repaint and Refresh
- A Basic Tool Kit
Get organized for household projects by putting together a basic tool kit. Here's our list of the items to include. - Painting Tips
Browse these tips to make your next paint job easier... - Painting Index
Links, tutorials, how-tos, advice, information, and inspiration. - How to Choose the Right Color Paint
So many paint chips, so little time!
- A Basic Tool Kit
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Spring Cleaning, House Guests, and Fresh Spring Style
By Coral Nafie, About.com
Spring is the perfect time to get chores done around the house, rooms cleaned and freshened, and everything ready for the new season. Find great resources here.
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