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		<title>Transforming a Closet</title>
		<link>http://www.openingdoorsllc.com/2010/07/27/transforming-a-closet/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:28:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chrismusial</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.openingdoorsllc.com/2010/07/27/transforming-a-closet/"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3401" title="closet" src="http://www.openingdoorsllc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/closet-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>Due to the limited options for storage in most closets - clothes rods, shelves and the floor - this almost inevitably contribute to a crowded clutter. If you want to really revamp a closet then first make a list of everything that needs to go into it and decide whether you need an extra stack of drawers and a shoe-rack or a brand new organizational system. ]]></description>
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		<title>Wallpapering Around Windows And Doors</title>
		<link>http://www.openingdoorsllc.com/2009/11/12/wallpapering-around-windows-and-doors/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:25:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chrismusial</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[how to install wallpaper]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wallpapering around corners]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Where casing partially intersects with a panel, paste the strip over the rim. Make a diagonal relief cut at the outside corner of the trim so that excess paper can be laid back below. ]]></description>
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		<title>Applying Wallpaper: Hanging The First Panel, Trimming And Rolling</title>
		<link>http://www.openingdoorsllc.com/2009/11/11/applying-wallpaper-hanging-the-first-panel-trimming-and-rolling/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:52:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chrismusial</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In hanging the first panel, unfold the top section - place the pasted side on the wall with 2 inches overlapping the ceiling. Align one vertical edge with the plumb line and gently smooth the upper section with a brush... ]]></description>
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		<title>Applying Wallpaper: Pasting And Booking</title>
		<link>http://www.openingdoorsllc.com/2009/11/10/applying-wallpaper-pasting-and-booking/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:41:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chrismusial</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In applying wallpaper, remember that your starting point will also be where you finish. Because it is almost impossible to have the pattern of your first and last panel line up perfectly you want this joining place to be where it is least likely to be noticed - which is along the edge of a door or a built-in cabinet, or at an inconspicuous corner...]]></description>
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		<title>Estimating Wallpaper Quantity</title>
		<link>http://www.openingdoorsllc.com/2009/11/09/estimating-wallpaper-quantity/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:45:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chrismusial</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[estimating wallpaper quantity]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Before starting work, buy all the paper you need at one time because color can vary from print run to print run. To determine how many rolls a room will need add together the width of walls in feet and then multiply by height. Divide by 30 which is the average usable square feet in an American-made roll, or by 25 if you are using a European-made paper.Subtract a half roll for each normal-sized window and door. You now have a working total, just add one roll for good measure and future patches.]]></description>
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		<title>Choosing The Wallpaper</title>
		<link>http://www.openingdoorsllc.com/2009/11/06/choosing-the-wallpaper/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:52:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chrismusial</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Keep your first project as easy as possible if you are new to paperhanging. Choose a paper designed with a do-it-yourselfer in mind. Here are some characteristics to look for.]]></description>
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		<title>Wallpapering Basics</title>
		<link>http://www.openingdoorsllc.com/2009/11/05/wallpapering-basics/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:50:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chrismusial</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[how to prepare papered walls]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[how to strip old wallpapers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tips on wallpapering]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[No material can transform a room as quickly as fresh wallpaper. And with practice, the proper tools and the right selection of papers, even a novice can master the basic techniques needed to do a good job. For your first project, choose a smaller room out of the public eye, like a bedroom for example. And start on a wall with a minimum of windows and doors because the measuring, hanging, and fitting will be easiest there. Many do-it-yourselfers also find that working with a helper makes everything go more smoothly.]]></description>
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		<title>Selecting Paint: Latex Paint Finishes</title>
		<link>http://www.openingdoorsllc.com/2009/10/23/selecting-paint-latex-paint-finishes/</link>
		<comments>http://www.openingdoorsllc.com/2009/10/23/selecting-paint-latex-paint-finishes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:55:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chrismusial</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Walls & Ceilings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[latex paint finishes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[paint finishes]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Almost all professional painters favor flat latex paints these days for most walls and ceiling jobs. They usually choose latex semi-gloss or gloss paints to paint woodwork. Latex has a number of advantages over the older, natural oil-based and synthetic alkyd paints which contains solvents that cause pollution. Because latex is water-based it means that it rarely has to be thinned. Brushes and any paint drips clean up easily with soap and water. It also emits no fumes or vapors when applied and most important of all - it dries fast.]]></description>
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		<title>Retaping A Drywall Seam And Patching Plaster Walls</title>
		<link>http://www.openingdoorsllc.com/2009/10/22/retaping-a-drywall-seam-and-patching-plaster-walls/</link>
		<comments>http://www.openingdoorsllc.com/2009/10/22/retaping-a-drywall-seam-and-patching-plaster-walls/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:25:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chrismusial</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Walls & Ceilings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[how to fix damaged walls]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A wall itself may sometimes be in fine shape but a section of drywall joint tape used to cover joint seams is peeling away. Repairs to this are actually easy and here they are.]]></description>
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		<title>Patching A Wall</title>
		<link>http://www.openingdoorsllc.com/2009/10/21/patching-a-wall/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:11:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chrismusial</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Plaster walls can take a beating a from repeated contact with chairs, doorknobs and the general mishaps of daily life. Plaster ceilings are prone to small cracks, the result of vibrations from the floor above or from the house settling. If you are planning to paint or to hang wallpaper, now is the time to examine your walls and ceilings, determine what they are made of and undertake the appropriate repairs.]]></description>
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