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While the people of north Texas have not been hit as hard by
the economy as many other areas of the country, people here in
Ft Worth are still asking themselves when will things get
better? We are asking ourselves how might we cut back, tighten
the belt or pinch our pennies? Well, my friends, we might
not have the answers. But one thing I can tell you is that
people in and around Ft. Worth are definitely spending more time
at home these days because of the lack of finances to go out.
What does this ultimately lead to? Normal homeowners like you
and I are finding ourselves wanting to update our homes since we
are spending more time there instead of out for the evening in
downtown Ft Worth.
What are some ways we can make changes to our home without
breaking the bank? I thought you�d never ask. One of the best
updates that we can make to our homes begins with a simple new
coat of paint. Even if you can�t afford to paint the whole
house, begin with just a single wall or a single room.
Call a professional painter, such as
Arlington based
Bruce Roberts Painter. Bruce has been in the business for
over 27 years. Not only does he do a wonderful job at an
affordable price, but he can come to your home and help you
select the right paint color.
Instead of going to the local paint store and bringing home
different swatches, Bruce will bring his collection of paint
colors and faux finishes. Then in
your home with your lighting, he will help you select the best
color combination for the project.
Secondly, fill in bare space on the walls. Check out Ft.
Worth Starving Artist art shows and you can find some really
good deals on some very good artwork. By just adding one or two
new pieces, it can totally changed the ambiance of the room.
Next, may I suggest getting new curtains in at least one of the
main rooms of the house? By adding a little more contrast
between the walls (are they newly
painted?) and the curtains, it make a formerly drab room
seem brand new. Many Ft Worth area window covering stores are
having big sales just to draw people in and who better to take
advantage of this, than you?
Adding accessories to a room is another inexpensive way to
improve your home. A new lamp, shelving fixture or
candle set, for example, would be a great way to add a change to
any room in your home. New throw pillows or an area
rug can also have the same effect.
Finally, adding a full length mirror to the entryway or
bedroom can not only
modernize the look of any room, but can make the room look
immensely bigger than it actually is. Plus, you can get a good
look at yourself before heading out the door in the morning to
conquer the world and conquer the day. (or at least conquer Ft
Worth rush hour traffic?)
Check out discount stores anywhere in the Ft Worth metroplex
area. There are many stores like Wal-Mart, Target, Kohl�s,
Bed,Bath and Beyond and IKEA that offer
modern updates at
reasonable prices. Who knows? By just implementing one or
two of the updates, your home might be the next stop on the Ft
Worth Tour of Homes.
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