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Todd Vendituoli
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paint, bathroom
Choosing Colors for Your Bathroom
By Todd Vendituoli on Jan 08, 2013
Color is an important element when designing a bathroom. As color psychology suggests, the colors you choose for your own bathroom can have an effect on emotions and even people’s behavior. Once you understand the... Continue reading
interior design
Decorating Solutions for Tiny Living Rooms
By Todd Vendituoli on Dec 20, 2012
Having a small living room can be a challenge when you are trying to fit everything in and make it look good at the same time. Here is a look at some of the tips... Continue reading
doors
Primer: Interior Doors
By Todd Vendituoli on Dec 13, 2012
Interior doors come in a variety of offerings today as well as an assortment of styles and widths, but there are differences that you should be aware of. Some doors are what are known as... Continue reading
construction
Salt, Concrete, and Steel
By Todd Vendituoli on Dec 10, 2012
Here in the Bahamas, a great number of buildings are constructed with concrete and steel rebar. The photos below are all too common in many of the buildings and are the effects of salt and... Continue reading
diy, seasonal, maintenance
Winterizing Your Home to Reduce Energy Costs
By Todd Vendituoli on Nov 16, 2012
Making sure your house is ready to take on the coming winter can save you loads of money on your energy bill by eliminating wasted energy. With these tips, your house will be able to... Continue reading
furniture, diy
Restoring Your Kitchen Table
By Todd Vendituoli on Nov 13, 2012
Restoring an old wooden table is time-consuming and requires a good degree of patience, but the end result is always worth it. Even a worn grey table with deep pitted scratches can typically be sanded... Continue reading
decor
Decor Through the Ages: 5 Tips for Decorating with Family Heirlooms
By Todd Vendituoli on Nov 12, 2012
Family heirlooms framed on a wall, sitting on a shelf or displayed in a shadow box are an ideal way to decorate your home with what matters most to your family. Serving as conversation pieces... Continue reading
seasonal, maintenance
6 Winter Preparation Checks
By Todd Vendituoli on Oct 31, 2012
Well for many fall is almost done but there is still time to take some basic measures before Ole' Man Winter arrives. Cleaning gutters Fall is the time that you really need to make sure... Continue reading
remodeling, interior design
5 Tips for Creating an Open Floor Plan
By Todd Vendituoli on Oct 27, 2012
The total square footage of a home is a great indicator of space and manageability. However, the type of floor plan you have is really what counts when it comes to achieving the type of... Continue reading
architectural history
Sunday Funday Photos: Barns
By Todd Vendituoli on Sep 16, 2012
This Sunday I think we'd have a look at some barns just for fun. Older but still in use Newer barn that reflects the changes in farming I would assume that there are many cows... Continue reading
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