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Today, as readers asks:
“I’ve just finished installing my granite tile countertop and now I want a backsplash to go with it, but I need help. I have no idea what backsplash design best goes with my new granite tile countertop? Please help.”
A lot of people ask me for kitchen backsplash ideas after installing [...]

Today a reader asks:
“I love the shape of my arched windows but I hate how much heat they
let in during the summer, what are the best window treatments for arch windows?”
Typically you have four options for window treatments for arched windows. Selecting the best one will largely depend on your particular style and budged. [...]

Today a reader asks:
“I need some shades on my upstairs bedroom window. I don’t want it to look like a cave but I want my privacy too. Any suggestions?”
There are plenty of styles you could go with, just depends on which one most strikes your fancy! Since I don’t know which style [...]

Today, Anonymous writes in:
Flooring Diva,
I read your article about bathroom tile installation, yet I am not sure if I need to buy all the needed tools or if some of them can simply be rented? Please help!
Depending on what is needed for the project itself, you can rent most of the following from popular home [...]

No more pet mistakes, Dog Training And Behavior help

Today Malcolm asks:
I have a dog who makes mistakes on the floor when left inside. What kind of wood flooring is safe for this sort of thing?
Wood flooring is not a good idea if you have a pet that makes a lot of mistakes on the [...]

Today, as readers asks:
Diva, we just finished replacing our laminate flooring, and the floors look great, now I want a new counter top. I can’t afford slab granite countertops after all the money we spent on the flooring. I’ve heard bad things about granite tile countertops. What do you know about them [...]

Hate vertical blinds, but need something on your sliding glass door? Here are some other options.

2 on 1 headrail - this feature also you to have one continuous headrail but 2 separately operable blinds. So you could keep the side the door is on up and out of the way, and keep the other [...]

Today, Jill asks:
Diva, what should I use to clean my laminate floors and wood floors?
I can provide you with some helpful advice. However, you need to consider that your laminate flooring was an investment and in order to protect your investment, I’d recommend calling the manufacturer directly first, to find out what they recommend before [...]

Today, tips for measuring your windows for blinds:
1.) Only use a steel measuring tape. Never use a piece of string, ribbon or a cloth tape - they will not give you an accurate measurement because each of them depend on how tightly you pull them when measuring.
2.) Measure your windows to the [...]

Today, Monica asks:
We just moved into a beautiful custom home and we need some window treatments. I want something “cord free” (I have kids and pets) but I want it to still be elegant. The designer I’ve been working with suggested Hunter Douglas silhouette shades or roller shades. Are there any other options to be [...]