Welcome to the January 15, 2010 edition of the Home by Design Carnival!

There is lots of great information in this month’s edition.  Whether you are looking for home remodeling information, decorating advice or ways to save money on your home, you are sure to find some interesting reads here.   So grab a cup of coffee and read on for some great ways to improve the place you call home…

Outdoors & Gardens

Wanda Reynolds presents Outdoor Christmas Decor. posted at Garden Decor.

Build A Shed presents Shed Designs: An Overview posted at Build A Shed, saying, “If you’ve got some time over the holidays to undertake some home improvements, building a shed is a perfect way to combine two important goals: spending time with your family and getting more storage for the gardening you’ll undertake in the spring. This post gives an overview of what sorts of designs are available, so that your shed can seem like it’s always been a part of your yard. Enjoy!”

The Backyard Grower presents Saving Seed posted at Bobbie Whitehead.

Brad presents How to Build a Shed posted at Storage Shed Plans.

HtF presents How to Fix and Maintain Your Yard posted at How To Fix.

Renee Benzaim presents Guide to Compost Making, Compost Bins, Compost Tumblers, and Compost Crocks posted at Compost Tumblers & Compost Making.

Home Accessories & Furnishing

Maya Tan presents A Makeup Vanity for the Princess posted at Timber & Textiles, saying, “Picking the right gift for the special woman in your life is never easy, and there’s no time of year that that’s truer than the Holiday season. But you can’t go wrong with a makeup vanity, a beautiful and romantic piece of furniture that she will always treasure.”

Wendy presents Getting Ready For Christmas posted at Christmas Ornaments Guide.

SinDe presents Winter Flannel Bedding for the Holidays and Beyond posted at Bedding Selections, saying, “Flannel bedding for the holidays reflects the winter season with patterns of snowflakes or in colors of bright reds and greens.”

Tanaka presents Magimix le duo juicer posted at household appliance review, saying, “I love making fresh fruit and vegetable juice with my Magimix le duo machine. Juicing is a great way to help us improve our health and it tastes great too. Juicers are handy kitchen appliances we can all benefit from.”

emancave presents Setting up a mancave on a budget posted at e-ManCave.com.

Rod presents Choosing a hideaway computer desk posted at Hideaway Computer Desk, saying, “As more and more people are being laid off or simply seeking to supplement their incomes, setting up a home office has become even more important. Here’s what to look for in a discrete desk that folds away when not in use.”

Maureen presents Top 10 Things I’m grateful for in this Decor World posted at Ingle Talk.

SwissTgallery presents Fireplaces Now | Buy Wood Burning Fireplaces, Inserts, Stoves posted at A blog Wood about Burning Fireplaces, Stoves, Inserts, and Gas Logs., saying, “FireplacesNow.com is dedicated to offering different types of fireplaces, fireboxes, stoves, inserts, gas logs, glass doors, and others.”

HtF presents How to Fix Up Your Christmas Tree to Keep It Fresh posted at How To Fix.

Home Finances

MBB presents Do Electrical Power Lines Cause Cancer? posted at Money Blue Book Blog.

June Tree presents YNAB (You Need A Budget) Personal Budget Software Is 10% Off posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Ideas for handling your home budget.”

Nate Kragness presents My Free Cash | 10 Easy Ways to Save Money in Today’s Economy posted at My Free Cash | Your Guide to Money Management.

Wenchypoo presents Free Heat on the Street posted at Wisdom From Wenchypoo’s Mental Wastebasket.

Home Interior & Decorating

Case Ernsting presents Creating the Happiest Place in Your House with a Disney Themed Bedroom | Home and Decor posted at Home and Decor, saying, “Finding that perfect interior design for your child’s bedroom is a tough task. As they grow up, their tastes and attitudes are apt to change. check out these helpful hints at finding the perfect balance between “Cool” and “Classic”"

Mary Jones presents 25 Best Places to Find Free Knitting Patterns Online posted at Online University Lowdown.

Nathan Veldhoen presents Project :: House Entrance | Nathan Veldhoen posted at Nathan Veldhoen :: Art, Design, Travel, Photography, and Building., saying, “Here is a cheap way to add an interesting entry way at the front of your house. I removed the closet and added a little live garden that visitors see right when they enter the home. The best part is that it doesn’t cost a lot of money. I ended up doing the whole project for about 50 bucks.”

Thailand Breeze presents Thai Hand-Printed Cotton Khomapastr posted at Tip.

Giorgina Devereaux presents Home Theater Decorating posted at Home Decor Blog.

Kerry Fletcher presents How to hide cords and wires posted at Examiner.

Max Viskov presents Unconventional approach to home wall colors & design Part 1 posted at Felicity Art.

Anne Simone presents 50 Best Cookbooks for the College Kid in Your Life posted at Online Schools.

Shawn Taylor presents Nanny Cam ? How to Avoid Misusing this Security Device posted at Hidden Surveillance Camera.com.

Kevin Poulis presents RentalDecorating.com – Decorating Your Home Just Like Changing Your Clothes posted at SiteTally.com.

Remodeling & Home Maintenance

Tabitha Mcivers presents Top 10 Hilarious DIY Home Projects Gone Terribly Wrong posted at Construction management degree.

TSW Blog presents Winterizing Your Home: Do’s and Don’ts posted at The Smarter Wallet.

Lisa Taylor presents Top 10 Extreme Eco-Friendly Homes posted at Construction Management Degrees.

Metal John presents Rockwell RK9000 Jawhorse posted at eShopper’s Blog.

pbmedia presents How to Unclog a Toilet posted at jammer(six).

Jeff Williamson presents Refinishing Old Hardwood Floors posted at The Carpenters Workshop.

Kerry Fletcher presents How to Make Your Windows More Energy Efficient posted at Interior Design Info.

Brenda D. Chapman presents 50 Sites To Help You Remodel Your Home posted at Construction Management Schools.

Mark Donovan presents Small Master Bathroom Remodeling posted at HomeAdditionPlus, saying, “Mark Donovan of HomeAdditionPlus.com explains the process of remodeling a small master bathroom.”

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