Over the years, customers and website visitors have asked our opinion on the best paint types and finishes for busy family spaces, nurseries and kid’s rooms. While we’re not professional painters, many at KidSmartLiving.com seem to make a hobby of painting our homes, so we feel qualified to tackle this question.
Happily, it’s an easy answer…
Since paint formulation...
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If you have more than one child sharing a bedroom -- or are just plain short on space (and who isn't these days?) -- here are a few easy, fast and inexpensive tips to keep little clutterbugs organized.
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You can create a new look, add pizzazz or a make decorative statement on even the tiniest budget. Just add your own creativity to some helpful tips from a few innovative decorators. Here are some great ways to make the most of shoestring-budget decorating projects.
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Ah, the kid's table... the spot where, if lucky, you might corral busy youngsters for a whopping seven minutes during Thanksgiving dinner. It's always just enough time for them to smear potatoes across their face, drop their plate on the floor, then materialize at the grownups' table just as you're getting seated... But we...
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What Mom doesn’t want a fresh-smelling house? If you’ve been down the air freshener aisle at the grocery store lately, you’ve seen that air fresheners have come a long way in the past few years - but some are definitely better choices than others if you have small children or busy kids.
Our Sensible Scents video...
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Ok, that’s an easy one! Of all the different plastics used to make plastic glasses, tumblers, stemware and dishes, only three are really unbreakable under impact: Polycarbonate, Tritan and Polypropylene.
When it comes to looks and pricing, Polycarbonate and Tritan plastic glasses are very similar. Glasses made from both of these plastics are rigid with glass-like clarity, are dishwasher-safe, and...
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If you enjoy the ambiance and great scents that candles add to a home, you're not alone. In fact, I'm enjoying a fragrant soy candle right now. Candle sales are up and they're more popular than ever in home decorating, but there are a few things to remember before you light up.... especially if...
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Cooks everywhere, especially those of you navigating tight kitchens, prepare to rejoice! A new generation of space-saving collapsible kitchen tools has arrived to make even the stingiest kitchen cabinet seem downright expansive.
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When painting interiors in a busy family home, paint formulation and finish have as much impact on long-term satisfaction as color choice. Selecting paints and finishes that can stand up to busy kids is not difficult, as long as you're armed with a few facts about interior paint types and decorative faux finish options...
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Parents can maintain stylish decor even with a busy toddler at home. It just takes a few sensible decor choices and strategic placement for decorative accents in a room. Choosing decor crafted in more durable materials will help you maintain kid-smart style in any room.
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