Carpet on Shine

Home upgrades that don't pay off

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Five renovation projects that experts say just aren’t worth your time (or money).

Home office: “If you convert a bedroom into an office, your home will be listed as having one less bedroom―big mistake,” says CNN’s Gerry Willis. Barbara Corcoran, founder…

51st Annual Grammy Awards - Red Carpet Arrivals

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THE SHOW MUST GO ON !2009 Grammy Awards definitely didn’t disappoint.The evening was stunning with performance by U2, and it just kept getting better with other performers like Justin Timberlake and Al Green, Coldplay, Carrie Underwood, Kid Rock, Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers…

Treatments for every type of carpet stain

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<img alt="Wendell T. Webber " title="Wendell T. Webber" src="http://img.timeinc.net/realsimple/i/p/Dec_Jan03/1203_home_carpet_dirt.jpg" align="right" width="180" height="240">No matter what kind of spill (soda, salad dressing) or what kind of carpet (synthetic, seagrass), these all-purpose stain treatments will lift up whatever's underfoot Easy Carpet-Stain Solutions These stain-busters are made of products you probably have on hand. But follow the recipes exactly. "In cleaning carpet, more is never better," says Barbara Wilson, technical-information manager for the Carpet and Rug Institute. And don't approach carpet cleaning the same way you scrub the tub: Rubbing a spot vigorously will not make the stain disappear faster, but it can damage the carpet fibers and make the stain set in deeper. The following pages will fill you in on when and how to use these various solutions to remove beverage, mud, oil, and various other carpet stains.

Cat On Carpet Abuse

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I have a cat who I love very much but she has litter box issues. I brought her in when she was two years old and for the next eight years she had the opportunity to go outside where she did her business. But I've recently moved to a neighborhood where coyotes have been known to roam and I...

How to organize home decor samples

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<img alt="Time Inc. Studios" title="Time Inc. Studios" src="http://img4.realsimple.com/images/tv/how-to/how-to-organize-decor-1_160.jpg?160:165" align="left" width="160" height="165">Save carpet samples and paint swatches to take with you to the furniture store and you'll know just what color that new couch should be. Here's a simple way to keep everything organized and easily accessible. What You Need:

Frustrating cleaning dilemmas solved

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Four effective ways to quickly do away with dirt Disinfectant Wipes for Quick Clean-Up Dilemma: The kitchen and bathroom need constant cleaning attention. Solution: For quick clean-ups in the kitchen, bathroom, and even living room, keep Clorox...

Eva Longoria Red Carpet Pictures at 2008 Emmy Awards

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Actress Eva Longoria in a strapless mini dress and her NBA player husband, Tony Parker pose as they arrive at the 60th annual Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, Ca., the US, September 21, 2008.She looks absolutely goddess and sexy but not in a trashy way, very stylish. More pics

My Design Secrets ~ Easy as Changing Your Mind

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Flooring is traditionally a fairly long-lasting and expensive decision that you want to get right the first time. For many years, the only flooring that was fairly easy to install and inexpensive to replace was linoleum. And let's face it, it was not most people's first choice. I will admit...