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Avente Tile Talk: A New Year, A New Goal

Tile Talk

However, in the wake of the recent tragedy in Connecticut, and the heartbreak and confusion that continues to this day, I am more determined than ever to make the most of each moment, especially when it comes to my boys. Portuguese Braganza Green Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile. design standards. hand painted tile. at 6:00 AM.

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What to Know About Exterior Functional Wood Window Shutters :: History, Styles & Curb Appeal

Building Moxie

In the article, I’ll also check in with Carpenter, Lenny Addario of Reputation Builders , working in Coastal Connecticut. He recently completed a shutter restoration job in Milford, Connecticut. In it, I discuss – Removing Paint , Painting , Restoring Shutter Hardware & More! Paint the Shutters.

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One on One with Lynle Ellis of Lynle Ellis Design

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

When Lynle Ellis was just a girl growing up in Connecticut, she already had the makings of a future interior designer. There’s one thing I always do green, and that’s paint. I always do low-VOC paints, and luckily the paint companies have listened and now most of their standard paints are low VOC.

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Refinishing & Hanging Functional Exterior Wood Window Shutters

Building Moxie

When we initially painted the home’s wood siding , we first removed some 24 sets of Antique Wood Shutters. I also mentioned it briefly here (from the same series) – Removing Paint: Working with a Professional Refinisher. Paint Exterior Wood Shutters , including: Setting Up a Paint Station. &

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The Best Solar Panels for 2016 — and beyond

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

When Chris and Diane Murphy began planning their house in Greenwich, Connecticut, a few years ago, they decided that “it was going to be green, and it was going to be beautiful.” For them, solar shingles were a natural fit. His thoughts on renewable energy and ethical consumption echo Sedovic’s, and Sethi’s too. Look at the simple toilet.