Style and compassionate living starts at home. This week we explore the ins and outs of DIY Lighting, and show you how to enhance your aesthetic tot cut down and save energy. Links in this episode: Pearl River – pearlriver.com Paper Lantern Store – paperlanternstore.com Enderby Nest – enderbynest.blogspot.com Studio Tord Boontje – tordboontje.com Adam Frank – adamfrank.com Robot Candy – www.etsy.com Modest Designs – www.etsy.com Honeysuckle Creations – www.etsy.com Sidedish – www.etsy.com

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How to use lighting grids for professional studio photography. Hosted by Light Tec in Dallas, Texas.

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Good video production has a lot of details, especially in lighting. Learn how to use outdoor lights for videos in this free video clip about lighting tips for film makers. Expert: Drew Noah Bio: Drew Noah has a bachelor’s degree in Radio, Television, and Film from the University of Texas in Austin. He has been an Expert Village filmmaker for over two years. Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIA

Every homeowner will undertake house painting ideas as a vital home preservation at one instant in their life. Either by choice or requisite, not only owners but renters and leaseholders may engage this job as well. One of the chief concerns of a homeowner is choosing the exact color of paint. An ordinary layer of paint can rejuvenate your abode in one simple step. Through paint you can change your boring house to a house that is magnificent.

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How to choose paint color?

If you’ve never attempted a painting project in your home before it may seem like a daunting task, and even if you’ve done it a couple of times it can still be intimidating. Paint is a fairly permanent and there are so many color and finish options to choose from. Just remember that it’s only paint, which means it can be painted over if you don’t like the results. And by using the do-it-yourself paint selection tips below you’ll get the painting basics you need to create a finish that will be similar to what you’d get if you hired professional painters.

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Top 10 Decorating Mistakes:

Toliet rugs- Hate to see them down!!! They should all be replaced with a pretty area rug or gorgeous textured rug that feels great to walk on barefooted. Never skimp on the details.
Fear of color- In one fan deck from your local paint store, there are over 3000 colors to choose from.

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