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Archives for August 2013

Install hardwood floor over asbestos tile without a floating subfloor?

August 19, 2013 by Ruthie 3 Comments

asbestos tile hardwood floor composite

One of our readers recently submitted a question to “Ask Ruthie” that I thought would be excellent to share with everybody. Can you install hardwood floor over asbestos tile without a floating subfloor? The answer “YES,” as long as you do it right.

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Filed Under: Design Tips Tagged With: asbestos tile, concrete slab, do-it-yourself, hardwood floor

Fill the void: turn a bowl or vase into an elegant accessory using everyday objects

August 14, 2013 by Ruthie Leave a Comment

A bowl or vase, a little imagination and some things you might have laying around your house are the only ingredients you need to add a refreshing bit of pizzazz to your living environment.

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Filed Under: Design Tips Tagged With: accessories, bowls, vases

Universal Design: a zero clearance shower adds value to your home

August 13, 2013 by Ruthie Leave a Comment

No matter your age, incorporating a few Universal Design elements into your bathroom remodelling project can increase the value of your home while ensuring your new bathroom will be “ageless:” ready for if and when it may be needed.

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Filed Under: Market Trends Tagged With: aging-in-place, universal design, zero-clearance shower

On Green: Pantone Emerald 17-5641 Color of the Year 2013

August 9, 2013 by Ruthie Leave a Comment

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(an earlier version of this post was published in the May 2013 issue of Inland Empire Magazine) It’s no surprise that Pantone chose Emerald 17-5641 as 2013’s Color of the Year. Green soothes emotions and helps people to deal with change. Green is the color of sophistication, growth and prosperity. This color suggests a new […]

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Filed Under: Inland Empire Magazine, Market Trends

Las Vegas Market 2013 Highlights: The Golden Forty-Year Rule

August 7, 2013 by Ruthie Leave a Comment

Las Vegas World Market

Last week I made my semi-annual pilgrimage to Las Vegas to attend the Las Vegas Market. The Las Vegas Market is the only major home furnishings market in the western U.S. offering a unique cross-section of suppliers and buyers spanning the home furnishings, decor and gift industries. Here’s an overview of some of the exciting things we discovered.

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Filed Under: Design Tips

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