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Spring Home and Garden Easy home makeover ideas (NC)--Instead of making major renovations, transform your home by simply rejuvenating and modernizing. Hilary Farr, designer and host of W Network's Love It or List It, offers six simple tips for upgrading your living space without breaking the budget. Update Your Furniture ­ Give a favourite old couch a new look. Add some throw pillows in all sorts of colours and textures. Why not give your old chairs a new look too? Reupholster them in a rich-looking new fabric. Declutter and Organize ­ You'd be amazed by how great a space can look once it's cleared of knick-knacks, paperwork and random items. Why not plan a thorough spring-cleaning and, while you're at it, be ruthless and toss or give away what's no longer needed. Organize what's left by investing in storage such as decorative baskets and boxes. This will help you show off those special pieces such as coffee tables, bookshelves and cabinets. Then rearrange books, picture frames and vases where they can now be seen and enjoyed. Paint ­ Fresh paint on the walls can instantly open up and appear to enlarge a room while also creating a dramatic or even subtle change in décor. Be adventurous, but choose colours that will enhance your furniture and floors or carpets. For that finishing touch, paint your old furniture and picture frames a bold new colour that complements the room. Rejuvenate Baseboards and Walls ­ Baseboards frame the entire space of your home, so keep them looking fresh and bright by vacuuming and cleaning. Keep walls looking their best with Vim Cream, which is specially formulated to remove scuff marks, dirt and stains. Special Treatment for Windows ­ Plastic blinds and paper shades can do the job but won't make the most of your windows or décor. Use options which will not only do the job but also look gorgeous. Choose roman blinds in a beautiful fabric, wooden plantation shutters or luxurious looking curtains. Any of these affordable options gives long-term value--whether you plan to stay or sell. Restore Floors ­ If your home is older, try lifting a small piece of carpeting. You might find gorgeous hardwood floors beneath. It will be worth the work to remove any carpet adhesives to be ready to finally sand and finish. Rejuvenate and add a shine to existing hardwood, laminate or linoleum flooring by using Vim Oxy-Gel all-purpose cleaner, which leaves a fresh scent. Painters Place announces special `Envision Colour 2010' seminar Now is the time to have all of your colour and décor questions answered. In honour of their 10th anniversary, Painters Place is proud to announce a special "Envision Colour 2010" talk hosted by Benjamin Moore Paints Colour Consultant and Representative, Sharon Grech. During the presentation, Grech who is an integral part of CityLine on Thursdays - providing styling tips and trends to viewers will be discussing the forecast colours for 2010/2011. She is a strong believer that colour is the most affordable and influential factor to creating harmony in the home. Do you prefer elegance/ luxury, an earthy fresh perspective or are you bold and unexpected? The colours in your home say a lot about who you are as a person. During her discussion on the forecast colours Grech will also discuss what the colours in your home say about you Over the last year, Painters Place has been incorporating more décor items into their store to stay on the pulse of the latest colour and décor trends. They have also introduced their newest lines Aura and Natura ­ `The Finest Paints Benjamin Moore has ever made.' The evening will be full of useful information that you can relate back to your everyday style needs and everyone who attends will receive a gift bag, a chance to win fantastic door prizes and receive complementary hors d'oeuvres and wine - what a great excuse for a ladies night out! This is the second of their seminar series, following a successful staging seminar. To reserve your seat and for additional information about new trends and what's happening contact Painters Place at 905-257-2061, email info@paintersplace.ca or visit www.paintersplace.ca 29 · Friday, May 7, 2010 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.oakvillebeaver.com Benjamin Moore Paints Colour Consultant and Representative and "Envision Colour 2010" seminar host, Sharon Grech and how to use them - from paint to accent colours and textures - properly. Behind the scenes Grech has led the development of many of Benjamin Moore's colour marketing pieces such as the Designer Classics Colour Collection, the Toronto Heritage Palette and annual colour trend brochures. Quick tips for successful patch repair (NC)--Grass seed is a great solution if your lawn is thin and patchy ­ but just throwing some seed on it is not going to work. Take a look at these quick tips from leaders in the field, Scotts Canada: · Early spring is the right time, after the last frost. · Prepare the patchy areas with a strong raking to remove thatch and to loosen the soil. Aerating your lawn improves results. · Mow the lawn short around the patches to make it easy of new seeds to make contact with the soil and take root. · Use the most advanced seeding products available. Top quality grass seeds improve the results exponentially and the newest developments can also make the entire process much easier. Painters Place presents AN T NI EN VE TH RS AR Y SPONSORED BY REDUCE with Sharon Grech of Benjamin Moore and CityLine AWNINGS YOUR BACKYARD SPECIALIST Residential, Commercial Awnings, Canopies, Portable Shade Structures Enjoy the outdoors relaxing under a Sunguard awning manufactured with your choice of fade proof Sunbrella fabric, and powered by a reliable Somfy remote controlled motor. Wednesday, May 19, 2010 St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre 1280 Dundas Street West Wine & hors d'oeuvres! Door prizes! Gift bag! (value $50) 7-9pm. Tickets: $30. For tickets call Painters Place, 905-257-2061 or e-mail us at info@paintersplace.ca Portion of the proceeds donated to the Canadian Cancer Society: Relay For Life ­ Team Marino recycle REUSE ORDER before Friday May 15th & WE PAY THE TAXES FOR YOU! OTHER SHADE PRODUCTS TOO Call us or visit our showroom at: 4090 Ridgeway Dr. #10, Mississauga 905-569-8566 Monday-Friday 9:30am to 5pm Saturday 10am to 3pm www.sunguardawnings.com 2010