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Meet the Winner of the SHUR-LINE Sweeps

Guest: Irwin/Shur-line

After lots of anticipation and buildup, we finally have our winner of the Shur-Line $20,000 Dream Bedroom Makeover. Melany Alexander and her family, who live in Spring Hill Florida, couldn't be more excited - or deserving of this prize. Watch celebrity interior designer Shannon Kaye and her team transform an ordinary bedroom with four white walls - into a luxurious, comfortable refuge for Melany, her longtime companion Levar and four children.

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The Gift of Health Special

Guest: Zuvo Water

If you want to live a healthy lifestyle, one simple but powerful habit that helps tremendously is simply staying hydrated! While we all may know we need to drink water, approximately 75% of us in the United States are chronically dehydrated! In this segment we’ll find out why not drinking enough water is bad for your health… your weight… and your appearance!
Plus, find out about how the Zuvo Water replicates nature's water-cleansing process to reduce contaminants while preserving your water's natural and healthy mineral content. Plus, learn how the
Zuvo system is better for your wallet and for the planet!


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Bathroom Makeover Made Easy

Guest: SHUR-LINE

The Bathroom is one of the first rooms homeowners look to for easy, DIY, home improvements, and in this segment we will demonstrate how much time SHUR-LINE products can save you in a smaller room with a lot of tile, accessories, edging, and taping work required. We will also highlight the Bulldog picture hanging hardware in this piece; speaking to the plastic components that wont rust or mildew in this heavily trafficked, moist environment and how the rubber picture prevents rubbing marks on the moist wall.

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Hardware Kit

Guest: Irwin Industrial Tool Company dba SHUR-LINE

The Best Laid Plans Work Best When You’re Talking Picture Hanging Hardware.

Keep A Small Kit Handy With Various Sizes Of Nails And Hooks. And Throw In A Small Level, Hammer, Pencil And Measuring Tape So You’re Ready For Action Whenever You Find That Perfect Piece.
You’ll Never Be Left Hanging Again!


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Hanging Art Work

Guest: Irwin Industrial Tool Company dba SHUR-LINE

Think You Can’t Change The Size Of A Room? Well, You Can With The Right Artwork!

To Make A Room Feel More Spacious, Fill Smaller Walls With Large Art Pieces And Fill Large Walls With A Collection Of Images And Paintings. Unite Various Styles With Color Or Subject Hanging Large Items Towards The Center. Lay Out The Frames On The Floor To Design The Display, Before Making Holes In Your Wall.

Wow, Your Whole Family Has Just Been Framed – And You’re Loving It!


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Hanging Art Work

Guest: Irwin Industrial Tool Company dba SHUR-LINE

Don’t Leave Your Artwork Hanging!

Look For Clever Ways To Display Your Favorite Photos And Art Pieces. Lean Family Snapshots Along A Shallow Picture Ledge, Or Hang A Flea Market Frame On The Wall With Your Favorite Postcard Floating In The Middle.

Use Ribbon, Wire, Or Decorative Pins To Show Off Your Prized Posessions. Symmetric Displays Appear More Organized And Formal While Free Flow Arrangements Feel Casual And Fun.


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Hanging Art Work

Guest: Irwin Industrial Tool Company dba SHUR-LINE

When It Comes To Hanging Artwork, Placement Is As Subjective As The Artwork Itself!

In General, Women Hang Art To Low For Men And Men Too High For Women. So Make A Compromise, Hold Your Artwork Where You’d Naturally Place It, Then Nudge It A Bit To Accommodate The Opposite Sex – So Everyone Can Enjoy The View!


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Low V.O.C. Paint

Guest: Irwin Industrial Tool Company dba SHUR-LINE

Remember When We Used To Love That “New Paint” Smell?

Now We Know That These Odors Are Unhealthy For People And The Environment. But Luckily Most Paint Companies Today Offer Low And No V.O.C. Options That Reduce The Harmful Chemicals Commonly Used In Paint.

So Choose The Best Quality Low Or No Voc Paints You Can Afford -And Enjoy A Healthier Happier Home.


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Cleaning Painted Walls

Guest: Irwin Industrial Tool Company dba SHUR-LINE

Regardless Of Where You Live, You Can Get Ugly Mold And Mildew Splotches.

To Remove Them, Dab With Diluted Household Bleach; Or Mix One Cup Household Cleaner And Two Cups Hydrogen Peroxide In A Gallon Of Warm Water. Rinse With A Vinegar And Water Mixture. When Dry, Lightly Sand And Seal With Oil-Based Sealer.

This Easy Method Of Banishing Mold And Mildew May Really Grow On You!


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Cleaning Painted Walls

Guest: Irwin Industrial Tool Company dba SHUR-LINE

If You’ve Got Kids, You’ve Seen Your Share Of Crayon Marks.

To Remove Them, Place An Old T-Shirt Over The Mark, Then Iron On Medium Heat. Or - Heat The Mark With A Hair Dryer And Blot. Seal With Two Coats Of Sealer, Sanding Lightly Between Coats.

For Ink Scribbles, Dab The Spot With Nail Polish Remover. Rub With A De-Glosser, Then Sand And Seal.

Let’s Hope From Now On, Your Little Artists Express Themselves On A Different Canvas!


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Color Choices

Guest: Irwin Industrial Tool Company dba SHUR-LINE

Don’t Leave Your Color Choices To Chance. Choose Success!

Pick Colors That Go With Your Pillows, Artwork, Collections, Etc. Brush Out 2 To 4 Potential Colors In Small Patches On Each Wall Of The Room And Observe Them Throughout The Day, As The Light Changes.

Many Paint Companies Offer Sample Jars Of Their Color Collections, Saving You Time And Money.


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Measuring For Paint

Guest: Irwin Industrial Tool Company dba SHUR-LINE

Measure Twice, Mix Once!

To Determine How Much Paint You’ll Need For Your Walls - Multiply The Height Of Your Ceiling By The Length Of Each Wall. Add These Together And Subtract The Measurements For Doors And Windows. To Find Your Ceiling’s Square Footage, Multiply The Width Of The Room By The Length. For Trim – Add Up The Measurements Of Every Specific Length.

Your Pocketbook And Gas Tank Will Be So Glad You Did!


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Painting Trim

Guest: Irwin Industrial Tool Company dba SHUR-LINE

Does Your Trim Have You Feeling Framed?

Regardless Of The Color You Choose For The Walls, Architectural Details Can Make Or Break The Look Of Your Space. Nothing Says Clean And Classic Like Crisp White Trim - But For A More Artful Approach, Try Framing The Room With Bold Black Or Metallic Gold Crown Molding. For A Smoother Look, Paint The Trim With A Satin Or Semigloss Finish In The Same Color As The Walls.

Staying In The Box Never Looked So Good!


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Cleaning Dingey Walls

Guest: Irwin Industrial Tool Company dba SHUR-LINE

Nothing cleans up dingey walls like new paint.

So whether you’re applying a fresh coat of the same color or aiming for an entirely new look, start by wiping walls and trim to remove dust and cobwebs. Use mild cleaning agents to remove grime and always prime filled nail holes with a small roller before painting.

With a little extra effort, but you’ll feel good as new!


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Get Rolling

Guest: Irwin Industrial Tool Company dba SHUR-LINE

Start your paint job rolling!

1. First, set the roller in the well of the paint tray and pull it towards you, bringing some of the paint up onto the ridges to cover the rest of the roller.
2. Continue rolling back and forth until the roller is evenly coated.
3. Roll paint onto the wall with even pressure working in 3-4 ft sections.
4. Then start on the next dry section -working the paint back into the wet edge.

You’re really on a roll now!


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Managing Home Design

Guest: Memorex Products Inc.

This segment offers some great tips for making the installation of your home entertainment system blend in with your décor by streamlining the mounting of your TV and eliminating the clutter of cables. By simplifying your home entertainment system’s appearance you can focus on the enjoying what you’re seeing and hearing.

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The Quest For A Happy Marriage

Guest: Tim Kellis

Renowned Wall Street analyst and author of the book "Equality: The Quest for the Happy Marriage", explores relationships today...


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Simple Solutions For A Homier Home

Guest: QUOTESCAPE, INC.

Write your favorite poems, quotes and inspirational words on your walls! Quotescape offers personalized decorative lettering for your home decor.

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Jockey Person To Person: Designed For Your Life

Guest: Jockey Person to Person

In this segment we speak with Debra Waller, CEO and Judi Thomas, Senior Director of Jockey Person to Person. They share their insights about starting a rewarding career as a Comfort Specialist.

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