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You can of course start decorating your home at any time but especially during your Christmas holiday, you will find everybody exceptionally involved in decorating their homes and on the lookout for unique ideas for the same. As Christmas season is an yearly event, everybody tends to outsmart themselves, going all out to fill their homes with decorations and festive ornaments.

Home decorating ideas are numerous but finding special ways to decorate your home is not as easy as it sounds. Here it helps a lot if you give your imagination a free hand. You could have a beautiful vision of what your home should look like, but realizing that vision may seem very difficult. But when it comes to decorating your home uniquely, things are easier to accomplish. With the right help and materials, you can begin to work on your unique ideas for home decorating this Christmas holiday.

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Luckily, most home decor businesses and professional home decorators are aware of the need for help in this task of decorating your home. That is why there are so many magazines and websites dedicated to home decoration which give valuable tips which are unique for the Christmas holiday. In fact, these specialists in home decor publish seasonal decoration material. Christmas holiday season deserves a special publication. A lot many sources also exist on the internet for unique ideas for home decorating for Christmas season. All that remains is a run to the department store and purchasing whatever is in vogue this year, but people also prefer to have their special decorations at Christmas time.

Traditional green and red theme is quite common when decorating your home for Christmas holiday. There is no reason why you should opt for this as there is a wide array of beautiful colors that could enhance your home at Christmas time. Decorating magazines most likely would suggest use of any color of your choice to make your decorations unique. So it is that you may encounter blue and yellow, or purple used in store windows which display Christmas presentations. Your individuality is the origin of the uniqueness of your home decorating ideas. Giving a free reign to your imagination and ideas, you can really create masterpieces in Christmas home decorations, something most individually unique and hence totally different from any other decoration. If the outcome of your creation is superb, it may not stay unique during the next Christmas holiday, as most likely somebody or the other will pick up the style.

One can make use of traditional things like poinsettias, cranberries and holly berries, or pine cones for creating unique home decor for the Christmas holiday. These items lend the traditional touch which looks great with Christmas arrangements, table settings, trees, wreaths and everything connected with home decoration. Irrespective of the materials used in it, unique ideas for Christmas holiday home decorating can provide an excellent conversation topic when your guests appreciate them. When the conversation revolves around these home decorations, quite a few unique ideas get exchanged. It would be prudent to make a note of any suggestions or new ideas for Christmas decorations. Since these ideas would remain dormant till the next Christmas season, it is likely that you would forget the great suggestions and tips and start your search for unique home decor ideas for the next Christmas holiday all over again.

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Homes will change in the coming years. And I'm not just talking about green building. As the population ages, more and more products and designs are being influenced by the needs of the elderly.

 

What can you do to get a jump on this?

 

Whether you need to renovate your own home or your parent's, these tips and ideas will help you with your planning. They will not only help make the home more livable for those in need, they will likely increase the home's value in the long term. People will always treasure their independence and it starts with their homes.

 

Most of the ideas presented are inexpensive and cost effective to incorporate, as well as easy for most handy people to do themselves.

 

Making the Mobility Challenged More Independent

 

Here are several ideas, in no particular order, that have proven to be advantageous for those whose mobility has made living more challenging. When simple things become difficult, it often requires only simple changes to remedy them.

 

BATHROOMS

• Taller toilets or raised toilet seats: This can be a quick and easy change. As the body gets weaker, there is a need to limit the distance and frequency with which joints bend.


• Grab bars: As we've seen in public restrooms, grab bars really help around the toilets. They are also very effective in the shower and tub areas.


• Shower improvements: Adding grab bars is one thing but it is also important to provide easy access, a chair to sit on, and a hand-held shower device that is easily reached from a sitting position.


• Wall Mounted Sink: This will make access from a wheelchair far easier. Take care to install at the proper height for a seated person. Also, it may be necessary to cover exposed pipes underneath the sink.

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KITCHEN

• Multi-level counter tops: If possible, it is a good idea to have a portion of the kitchen counters lowered to allow for kitchen work from a seated position. Changing cabinets to allow better access to silverware and other more commonly used items is a great idea as well.


• Space for wheelchair or scooter: Sometimes it becomes necessary to remove an island to create more open area for the maneuvering of wheelchairs.


• Lower the profile of upper cabinets: The highest shelves in the kitchen become just so much wasted space. Also, cabinets with roll-out shelves become far more useful.

THE HOME'S INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR

• Entry and exit door accessibility: Ramps to and from porches, decks, and entry doors are vital. These can be crafted from cement or wood normally and often require professional installation.


• Small threshold ramps: Very often small ramps from a porch or deck into the home are needed to ease a one or two inch bump which can be very awkward if in a scooter.


• Smoother but non-slick floors: The floor surface can be a problem. Thicker rugs make both walking and rolling difficult. Slick surfaces can be very dangerous when walking alone or with a can or walker.


• Wider doorways inside the home: Sometimes you'll have to build a wider doorway but very often you'll be able to simply change to off-set door hinges to allow doors to open a couple inches wider. Doors to bathrooms, bedrooms, and closets are the ones most often changed.


• Hand rails in hallways: Hallways can be dangerous as young children and pets often try to squeeze by. Hand railings can really add to the safety of maneuvering down the halls.


• Closet shelves and rods: Lowering the hanging rods will make them more accessible. A more extensive remodel would be to add hydraulic, movable shelving.


• Raise the floor outlets and lower the light switches: While not always a necessity, this can be a real advantage to some people in some homes.

Naturally, there are more things that can be done. I hope that this gives you a good start in your preparations to consider the handicap remodel for your home.

 

Professional Help

 

If your remodel is more extensive and costly, it pays to use the services of building industry professionals. As always, I support owner builders and encourage the use of a home building coach.

 

Whichever way you go, a home improvement that favors the elderly will be worth your efforts. Do your research, make wise additions, and you'll be ready for whatever comes your way as the years roll on.

You can learn so much more about home building and remodeling online. One great option is to take advantage of a very informative yet simple to follow *free* e-course that you can find by clicking here http://www.DreamHomeCreation.com You will also find other tips and tools, surveys, videos, and additional articles by Mel Inglima.

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Choosing the right technology

Plasma and LCD TVs look the same, but they are not. Some features or options don't differ a lot, but these are the major differences:

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Size

If you arfe looking for an extra large TV, go for a plasma. Plasma TVs are the current size champions, particularly when comparing TVs that consumers can easily purchase. LCDs are catching up in size with their developing technology, however, and may surpass Plasmas in the near future. This may be due to difficulties in producing glass large enough for larger plasmas.

Burn-ins

With the latest plasma technology, this is less of an issue than ever before. The Pixel Orbitor, for example, is a method of reducing burn-in used by plasma manufacturers. It requires no additional programing from the end user as some older burn-in prevention techniques did.

Note: If you plan to use a plasma for gaming, some games with permanent 'dashboards' may still cause some burn-in. If you will be using the television for display use only, go for an LCD. Plasmas are more likely to get burned-in pixels.

Miscellaneous

- LCD TVs are far less fragile than plasmas. This is also an advantage when the tv set has to be shipped or moved to a different location.

- LCD TVs are also much easier to install than plasma TVs.

- LCD TVs have a better performance at high altitudes.

- LCD TVs are often cheaper than plasma TVs. The difference in pricing is getting smaller, however.

Ofcourse, all this information is available all over the web. For a detailed comparison sheet, I recommend using Wikipedia's comparison sheet.

Flat Screen TV comparison, don't get it wrong

If you have made a choice between plasma and LCD (I'll name it Flat screen TV from now on), you can pick a TV of your choice. Flat screen TV comparison will able you to find out exactly what you want and what'll fit the budget.

Brands

The following brands are being considered as the best manufacturers of Flat screen TVs:

- Hitachi

- Panasonic

- Philips

- Pioneer

- Samsung

If you are looking for a product with outstanding quality, we recommend choosing one of these brands.

Features

Different Flat screen TVs have different features. Most of these features look the same, but there are a couple of unique features as well:

- Ambilight

- HD ready or not?

- Picture in Picture

There are lots of comparison website available, but you will have to know how to use them. Filter the models by brand, price and features and the choice will be a lot easier.

About the author:

Kensington Perry currently owns a Philips Plasma TV [http://www.consumer.philips.com/plasmatv/] (because of the Ambilight [http://www.consumer.philips.com/televisions/2/ambilight.html] feature), but has tried out different brands as well. He is always interested in the latest features and the latest technologies, and an absolute Hifi-geek. Occasionaly, Kensington writes for a large reviewing website as well.

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Everybody wants a beautiful home. For most people, it is not enough to keep up with home repairs and maintenance; they want to go the extra mile. If you have money to spare you may want to renovate your home to increase its value. Home improvement can be a smart investment especially if you have good home improvement ideas like the ones below.

Remodeling

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If you want to remodel your kitchen or bathroom it may be a good idea to let a professional do the changes. A kitchen makeover can involve installing new kitchen cabinets, a kitchen island, counters and tops, sinks, etc. When renovating your kitchen, try to imagine the best layout for your kitchen. Consider the workflow and plan where you want to locate the stove, refrigerator and sink.

A bathroom renovation is also an excellent home improvement idea. You may want to de-clutter a small bathroom to make it look bigger. A professional can suggest colors, tiles, accessories, bathroom furniture and fixtures to give your cozy bathroom a new and modern look.

Landscaping and Outdoor Decor

Decorating your yard or patio is a great idea to improve your home. Outdoor furniture will help you to relax on weekends. A beautiful, landscaped yard will make your home more inviting and increase the value of your property.

Home Lighting Fixture

You can make a big difference on the way your home looks with the right home lighting fixtures. Home lighting must be suited to the room and its purpose. Kitchen lighting must be well distributed to illuminate all working areas and cabinets. A pendant light over the kitchen table or island is a good idea.

For the bathroom, you will need shadow free light. Your bedroom will require soft lighting. Other rooms will require different type of lighting fixtures. As a rule, you should buy lighting fixtures based on the location and amount of light you need in that room. In addition to cost, aesthetics and quality should also be considered as they are important factors in improving your home.

De-Cluttering Your Home

Smart home improvement ideas can help you manage clutter and keep your home neat and clean. Extra shelves and cabinets go a long way in getting clutter organized. Decorative boxes, baskets, storage bins, sorters and similar containers can hold your stuff so you know where to find everything. Get rid of clothes, magazines and other stuff that you don't need. Remember, the first step to having a beautiful home is to make sure it's clean and neat.

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