Having a small bathroom doesn’t limit your creative options as much as you might think, but actually increases the possibilities for style. You may not be able to have a separate bath and shower, for instance, but combining the two saves space and provides for imaginative ideas. You could even use the corner of the room for this shower/bath combination, allowing more space for storage and other bathroom surfaces. Here are a few small bathroom design tips which will work in any sized room; Firstly, maximize light by leaving windows bare or sparsely decorated, and incorporating large and multiple mirrors into your design. You can also allow light to travel more freely, but not sacrifice privacy, with obscured glass shower doors. Lighter colored walls and surfaces will also give the illusion of a bigger space. Get creative with your storage space, like this bathroom in which vertical cabinets are used for a modern effect. It is due to restriced space that some of the most unsual and personal bathroom ideas have come about, so come on - think outside the box!

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Today marks the inauguration of the Spooning Test Kitchen . First recipe: thyme-marinated grilled squirrel, inspired by Steven Rinella’s hunting story. Perhaps this summer some of you will find yourself with a bunch of dead squirrels…now …

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Link to YouTube Video: Bedroom Decorating Tips   When decorating a room, either from scratch or to change what you already have, it helps to have an idea of the big picture in mind. Another way to come up with idea about how you want the room to looks is by taking inspiration from an object already in the room, such as an area rug or the color of the sheet. If you are still uncertain how you want the room to look, get some inspiration from decorating magazines. If you tear out the pictures you like and keep them in an idea book, you will eventually find a pattern to the pictures you have selected, and will be better able to decided how to style the room. In this video from www.upholsterystudio.com…, we are given some quick tips on how to personalize a bedroom. A girl’s bedroom design tip stems from the pink sheet already in the room. To complement these sheet, the walls can either be painted pink, green or cream. If you look at a color wheel, an essential tool for any house decoration projects, you will see that these three colors all complement the color pink. Another bedroom design tip to made rooms more personal is to use a decorative techniqwue on pillows, or create your own artwork. In this video we are show a piece of art created from a shower curtain and a pink frame.

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The summer months are perfect for trying out new kitchen gadgets, and none more so that that sparkling BBQ you bought in winter for a great price, but haven’t had a chance to use yet. When deciding what accessories to buy to go with your outdoor kitchen, consider this exclusive basting pot from Williams-Sonoma. It is perfect for adding flavors to steaks, chicken or other meats, and you don’t have to wonder where to put the brush when you’ve used it. What’s more, the Williams-Sonoma Basting Sauce Pot & Pan is heat-resistant up to 550°F, the silicone brush won’t absorb flavors or colors, and its long handle dissipates heat, so your hands won’t get burned. This basting pot includes two brushes - one thick and one thin - for all your cooking needs. The basting pot is made of stainless steel, making it durable, rust-resistant and dishwasher safe. So, when you are thinking of what to buy Dad for his next birthday, consider this basting brush and pot.

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There are many ways to participate in home recycling , from reusing items, to recycling paper and plastic. A new contributor to this economical trend is battery recycling. Through the national program Call2Recycle , the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) can help you recycle your old portable rechargeable batteries and used cell phones. This corporation is dedicated to preventing rechargeable batteries and cell phones from ending-up as waste, therefore contributing to the preservation of natural resources. With the popular Richard Karn, a.k.a. “Al” from TV’s Home Improvement , as their spokesperson, this campaign is sure to have success. Batteries that can be recycled include those found in remote control toys, cordless power tools, laptop computers, digital camcorders, cell and cordless phones and digital cameras. The following battery chemicals are accepted by RBRC; Lithium Ion, Nickel Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride and Sealed Lead weighing less than 2lb per 1kg. For more information about how to contribute your batteries, visit www.rbrc.org… to find your nearest drop-off location.

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To have the most amount of kitchen fun, multiple gadgets are a necessity. Or are they? What with rice cookers, waffle irons, the almighty kitchen aid stand mixer and ice cream makers, you are bound to have more kitchen gadgets than you know what to do with. Not to mention a cupboard’s worth of manuals which you will have to search through any time you want to use any of them. Look at most wedding registries, and you are bound to find a request for at least two of the above mentioned kitchen necessities - but are they really crucial? In this modern world when we want everything done instantly with as little effort as possible, it seems the answer is yes. However, any good chef can make a gourmet meal with a knife and a few pots and pans. Understandable if you make waffles on a regular basis, it makes sense to own a waffle iron. But how about that ice cream maker you last use when you kids where 5? Maybe it’s time to Spring clean the kitchen…

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Too Many Kitchen Appliances?