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…activate lighting, control HVAC levels, open and close window treatments, and manage media components in central locations. Open…
…crisp. The easiest way to address this is with the right window treatments and floor coverings, says Kati Curtis, ASID, LEED AP…

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…them. They re the easiest way to keep hot air inside in the winter and cold air inside in the summer. We open up the window treatments so on warm sunny days we help to heat the house, says Ingram. Ceiling fans. They might not cool you like air conditioning…

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…she chose stain-guarded, relatively inexpensive cottons and rugged denim. And instead of choosing fragile tassels for window treatments, she went with a more practical trim. We used a braid trim on the bottom of the roman shade and saved the tempting tassel…

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…devices for addressing potential cord hazards on older window treatments. Free retrofit kits can be ordered through its toll…
…to replace any window blinds, corded shades, or other window treatments made before 2001 with newer, safer products. Prompted…

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Preparing to Paint Paint preparation starts with clearing the room. Take down window treatments and remove as much furniture as possible. Move the rest to the center of the room and cover with a tarp. Take down artwork…

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…Ceilings can be insulated or covered with sound-absorbing materials. Windows can be covered with sound-absorbing window treatments. Partitions and hallways can be used to prevent sound transfer by breaking its pathway. Homeowners should also make…

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…exposed edges. The same goes for the shelves in your baby's closet, which are likely to be made of particleboard. For window treatments, avoid blinds made with PVC, which has been associated with health problems. Look for blinds made from cotton, metal…

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