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inside My home re-boot I’m not too proud to consult the experts at the Parade of Homes cally terrorAs a proud homeowner in the town of ize the landManlius for 16 years scape. Much of our origiand counting, I’ve been nal home furthrough many chapters nishing and in the “book of home dwelling” including: decor choices Editor Chapter One - “The were made Hunt For The Perfect Home;” Chapter with safety and durability Two - “Initial Setup Of The Household;” in mind. My husband and and Chapter Three - “Preparing For I now have the luxury of being able to make choices Baby(ies).

I have now entered into a new stage, based on personal taste, not better known as Chapter Four - “House- whether fingerprints can be eradicated from painted hold Re-Boot.”

There are new, exciting differences to surfaces.

Secondly, we are not be had in this chapter.

First of all, my kids are now enter- the struggling, fresh-froming their teen years, and are less likely to college-and-home-withwrite on walls, break furniture and basi- the-folks youngsters we were when we first set up camp. Not to say that we have an unlimited budget, just one that doesn’t necessarily include “thrift store” or “hand-me-downs” in its description. (Don’t get me wrong, if I see a bargain at a garage sale, I will definitely is a supplement to: include that item in my master plan.)

So now, our house is a construction zone. My husband has replaced our worn, carpeted stairs with fresh hardwoods, we are starting to put a fresh coat of paint on the 2501 James St., Suite 100, walls and have even gone so far as to reSyracuse, N.Y. 13206 place the refrigerator that came with the Phone: (315) 434-8889 house (and, I suspect, was the original Fax: (315) 434-8883 when the house was built in 1986) with a fancy, French-doored stainless beauty. eaglenewsonline.com I most definitely have a style plan in mind when it comes to this “re-boot,” Publisher: David B. Tyler but will be looking for guidance from exManaging Editor: Jennifer Wing perts, whether it be online, on television Circulation Manager: Lori Newcomb or, coming up, at the Parade of Homes.

Creative Director: Sean Haney Yep, that’s right. This event is not only for the newbie buyers who are shopping Baldwinsville Messenger or dreaming of shopping for a house, or Cazenovia Republican those who have recently bought one and Eagle Bulletin are looking for ideas on decor.

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True, the homes themselves - done by premiere Central New York builders - are beautiful and, if you are in the market for a home, prime examples of everything that is amazing about buying a new home.

But, as someone not in the market, this event is a great source for ideas, such as color schemes, window and floor treatments, wall art and other decor and even the placement of furniture in a room.

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By Tresa Erickson You’ve been bitten by the decorating bug, and you’re ready to redecorate the major living areas in your home. You don’t have a lot of money to spare, so you’re going to have to cut costs where you can. Not to worry. With some thought and careful shopping, you can create beautiful rooms on a small budget.

When shopping, you want to put the bulk of your budget toward any large furniture pieces you need.

Don’t cut corners when it comes to these. Sure, you may save some money now, but you will have to shell out more later when the furniture breaks and you have to replace it.

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Instead of a sectional, buy a sofa bed that you can use for extra guests. Should you need some smaller furniture pieces, consider buying them used and redoing them.

Once you have the furniture all set, study your living areas carefully and look for inexpensive fixes. Instead of replacing your carpet, consider redoing the hardwood floors underneath.

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floors until you can save enough money to have them refinished. Instead of papering your walls, paint them to look like linen using a faux finish. Instead of replacing your cabinets, have them refaced or paint them yourself. Add some new hardware, and they will be good as new.

One of the easiest fixes involves the use of paint and trim. Both are relatively inexpensive, and you can use them to transform almost anything from drab white walls to plain side tables. Add drama to your living room walls by wrapping a chair rail around the middle and painting the upper half beige and the bottom half chocolate brown. Dress up your plain side tables with some molding and light blue paint, and set them against the freshly painted brown walls for a pop of color.

Along with paint and trim, fabric is another inexpensive fix.

Don’t have any art? Stretch a piece of interesting fabric across a canvas, staple it into place and hang it up for instant artwork.

Need new pillows? Make some out of some fabric and batting, or sew slipcovers for the ones you already have. Drapes ragged at the bottom? Cut off the damaged ends and sew on new bands of fabric. When shopping for fabric for your rooms, start at the remnant table. Chances are you will find exactly what you need for all of your sewing projects at a fraction of the cost. Combine various patterns, styles and textures for a unique look.

When it comes to accessories, think outside of the box and look for bargains. Don’t be afraid to use the unexpected. Go ahead and bring in that old garden gate and hang it on the wall.

Take advantage of sales, clearance aisles and bargain bins. Shop at flea markets and thrift stores, and remember, you can redo almost anything you find. See a chandelier you like that’s tarnished? Go over it with some tarnish remover or give it a quick dash of spray paint. Add some new shades, and voila, you’ve got a new light at a low cost.

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