Check out the new Donco Designs Video – Beta Version
This video features a Pompano Beach Condo remodel
The pompano beach condo remodel project consisted of:
- Kitchen Remodel
- Bathroom Remodel
- Crown & Base Moulding
- Painting
- Tile Flooring Remodel
Video – Pompano Beach Condo Remodel (Beta)
February 12, 2013 by ·
Home Repairs for the Winter Weather
February 10, 2013 by ·
Winter can be bad for your lawn, roof and deck. You can do more harm than good if you don’t know the proper way to care for your home and yard. Listed below are three necessary tasks that every homeowner should implement to prevent damage from Old Man Winter.
Lawn Restoration
If you are blessed with having four seasons, then you know that blankets of snow and frigid temperatures can be a cold blight to your lawn over the long winter. Once the blades of grass reemerge from months of wintry cold weather, they will need help to reach full restoration for the seasons ahead. Pull out your lawn mower from the shed and examine its condition. Better Homes and Gardens suggests a riding lawn mower for yards larger than 1/2 an acre.
Machines like a riding lawn mower, garden tractor and zero-turn riders are geared for mowing large lawns and can perform a number of useful functions such as seeding and fertilizing. Sharpen the blades, change the oil and refill the gas tank to get started. Use a dethatching add-on to further open the turf to promote greater amount of UV rays, moisture and air to grace your lawn through its restoration process.
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Kohler brings Music to Shower with Moxie
January 10, 2013 by ·
The Bold look of Kohler has done it again with the new genius out of the box showerhead, Moxie. This new showerhead creates a musical experience in the shower and syncs with any Bluetooth-enabled device—smartphones and mp3 players—and streams the sounds directly into the shower.
This little addition is great to add to your bathroom remodel project. There are so many great features of the new Moxie showerhead by Kohler. One of my favorite is that it is simple and easy to install. The next thing is the sleekness of the design. You can’t leave out the attractive pricing of this fabulous showerhead, $129 speaker and $199.00 for the showerhead with speaker.
You can control the audio with the Blue-tooth enabled device. The clever Kohler design team put the on/off button directly into the speaker’s design. I like this feature because you can have control without having to leave the shower.
Check out the ever so engaging Kohler Video for the Moxie showerhead by Kohler. Once again the marketing team and creative agency deserve a round of applause for a fabulous video. The music is great, but the show and tell features really excite the senses and make you want to go out and buy this product. The eye candy in the video also makes one want to get out and exercise. Two thumbs up for the Moxie Showerhead inspiring exercise for the masses.
Click on the link below to view the video.
Painting Tips from the Pros on DIY Exterior Home Painting
January 7, 2013 by ·
As a Professional Painting company, we understand that when it comes to home makeovers, applying a fresh, revitalizing coat of paint can be transformational to a renovation project. After completing several exterior and interior paint jobs for satisfied homeowners, we always get asked to provide “Best Practices” on painting.
For a successful DIY exterior home painting project, a homeowner needs proper preparations, tools and know-how, to beautify a home and protect it for years to come. This blog post provides a few helpful tips for the DIY homeowner interested in Exterior Painting of their home. Remember, if you are not willing to take the time, adequately prepare, use the proper techniques and purchase the proper products, you should consider hiring a professional painter to do the exterior paint job.
Preparations
The first step in the process of a success paint job is proper preparations. Exterior prep work can be labor-intensive, but if you start painting without taking the proper steps, you’re likely to get unsatisfactory results.
Washing – Paint will best adhere to your home after purging the walls of grime, mildew and excess residues. Pressure washers are one option, but in the wrong hands may do more harm than good. Instead, use this effective trio: a pump sprayer, hose and scrub brush.
Scraping – The tedious process of scraping peeled or blistered paint by hand is more effective than convenient—yet more damaging—sanders and power grinders. A heating gun will expedite the process. Should your exterior paint contain lead, you’ll need to take further precautions than simply wearing goggles and a respirator mask.
Home Safety Tips Resource for Every Homeowner
November 16, 2012 by ·
Home-Safety-Tips
As many of our readers know, improving in the home is near and dear to our hearts at Donco Designs. Over the years, we have shared many articles and links to helpful resources for the homeowner.
We came across a comprehensive resource list on home safety tips, that was brilliantly written by the team at Compliance and Safety. We were so impressed with how extensive this list on home safety that we just had to share our new find, with our readers.
Design Advice: Creating a Sitting Area in Your Bedroom
November 1, 2012 by ·
If your home has a large master bedroom, you should consider using the extra space for a “sitting area”. Bedrooms are more than just for sleeping in today’s hectic world: they can be a great place for reading, writing, watching movies, or spending time with the family (or a retreat from them). Take the plunge — transform that large, unused extra space into a seating area. Here’s what you need to know down below:
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Bold Kitchen Sinks with Color – Kohler
October 23, 2012 by ·
I could not resist sharing this brilliantly blue sink from Kohler when I came across this photo on KBBonline.
They say a picture tells a story, so I will let this photo tell the story.
Just in case you are dazzled by this unusual kitchen sink, I will share a few snippets about this Jonathan Adler Kitchen Collection from Kohler:
Kohler partnered with the ever so talented Jonathan Adler and created a limited edition of sinks with colors that literally pop and cause immediate joy and delight. These colors are fresh, original and bold and can add instant design cred to your kitchen remodel. I can’t wait to see one in person to touch and feel. [Read more...]
Behr Paints Portrait of Color Trends 2013
October 22, 2012 by ·
Color Trends for 2013 from Behr Paints does not fail to impress the most discriminating tastes. The 2013 Color trends collection introduces 20 amazing new original colors. The 2013 color trends also includes four inspiring design styles that will bring a sense of flair and style to any room. The vibrant color palettes help the homeowner put a new spin on an old and dated room.From kitchens, to bathrooms, to living rooms, to bedrooms, to accents and chair rails, every inch of a room’s decor can have a fresh and lively update.
The four decadent color trends and styles that Behr Paints showcases are listed below:
- Classic Caprice: a formal look with old-world charm and an added spice
- Color Metric: a combination of cool, modern tones and geometric elements
- Sweet Jazz: a retro and art deco theme with feminine colors
- Après Ski: a cozy, woodsy trend complete with lived-in comfort
How to Use Color as a Pick-Me-Up Inspiration in Your Bedroom
October 17, 2012 by ·
When it comes time to redecorate your bedroom, do you struggle with the decision of what colors to use? People spend more time in their bedrooms than any other room in the house, so it should be decorated using relaxing, inviting colors. However, sometimes just picking your favorite hue or the latest trend may not give you the desired effect from your bedroom.
Depending on what you are looking for, whether it is a Zen and tranquil or bold, sexy and seductive, paint, bedding and decor play a huge part in the energy and feel of your bedroom.
Purples
Decorating in purple is sophisticated, sexy and dramatic. Purple is also a very versatile color. Using different shades can achieve your desired effect by pairing with complimentary design pieces. Dark purple says drama and elegance and can be paired with jewel tones for accents. Lavender, along with other pastels, can look juvenile if you use too many of them in a space. Cutting pastels with neutrals creates a mature and restful look.
Blues and Greens
Utilizing blue and green hues can create a peaceful energy in your bedroom and help you sleep better. Depending on the shade and decor, blue and green virtually go with any style whether it be country cottage, coastal bungalow or city loft. For the ultimate spa-like, relaxing atmosphere, a bedroom in blue or green will help you feel restful and harmonious when you need it most.
5 Ways to Accessorize Your Home for Organization
October 8, 2012 by ·
For many people, organizing their home simply means an efficient way of storing items so they’re kept out of the way and they can be easily found when needed. However, organizing your home is also a great opportunity to utilize solutions that are unique and attractive, lending an extra-special touch to your home in the process. Whether you need to organize the kitchen, the garage or your home office, there’s no shortage of ways you can achieve this!
A Cord In The Hand…:
As anyone with a computer at home or a handful of other electronic gadgets all plugged into the same power strip can attest, cords are a necessary evil that get tangled up or like to slip behind your desk when they’re unplugged and necessitate a fishing expedition. Fortunately, there are plenty of great options to handle the clutter. Try little cord clips that can be stuck anywhere and keep a misbehaving cord in place so it doesn’t move or cable storage tubes that can be used to bundle a group of cords together neatly and avoid a messy tangle.
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