http://www.homedesign.com/blog Articles, videos, products, and services for home design and improvement - interior design, exterior design, the eco-friendly home, real estate, and home entertaining Tue, 21 Jun 2011 01:39:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en (ARA) - As the temperature continues to rise and the dog days of summer head our way, you'll want to keep your guests refreshed with frosty drinks, cool appetizers and buffet items when entertaining this season. Following are a few tips to keep in mind when planning your party menu for a fun, relaxed event.]]> http://www.homedesign.com/blog/2011/06/20/quick-tips-for-summer-entertaining-made-easy/ With sales of new and existing homes remaining slow nationwide, many homeowners are looking for ways to add value now. Installing stylish interior doors and replacing old exterior trim are two great ways to make your home look even better today and sell it for more later.]]> http://www.homedesign.com/blog/2011/06/20/small-remodeling-projects-that-add-value-new-doors-and-trim/ The term "home theater" used to mean a small room designated for the enjoyment of watching movies. Then gigantic flat screens and HD technology came along, and the video game industry upped the ante with Xbox, PlayStation and Wii products that appealed to every age group. With so many different uses, the home theater has morphed into an auxiliary family room. ]]> http://www.homedesign.com/blog/2011/04/01/illuminate-your-home-theater-with-easy-lighting-tweaks/ http://www.homedesign.com/blog/2011/03/10/the-flip-side-of-foreclosure/ http://www.homedesign.com/blog/2011/03/10/bed-bugs-tips-to-stem-the-invasion/