About House & Home: A Few Cures For the Winter Blues

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House & Home From Diane Schmidt, your About House & Home Editor I don't know about you, but by mid-January the winter blues tend to set in. I try to avoid them by getting outside more, despite the cold. But regardless of what I do, they still find their way through the cracks and crevices into our home. To help, our Guides have come up with some creative ways to turn those blues into springtime shades of green, yellow and brilliant orange. Paint A Room with (Inexpensive) Designer Colors There's nothing like a fresh coat of paint to turn the old new again. And even better? Creating designer colors yourself instead of paying a high price for those beautiful, rich hues. See More About:  paint color ideas  interior painting tips  Start Planting Seeds Doing some spring planting is a quick cure-all for the winter blues. Not only will early seeding have you playing in the soil again, but it'll also offer you a peek of what's to come: a beautiful garden full of summer sun. See More About:  plants for sun  diy container gardens  container gardening videos Learn Something New: Free Online Architecture Courses Did you know that, with just a click of a mouse, you could be attending MIT, learning everything there is to know about architecture without spending a cent? While you might not earn a degree, you can take courses that range from sustainable design to all-about Gaudi - it's all right here. See More About:  architecture schools  architecture lesson plans  Heat Up Cold Rooms The weather definitely plays a role in producing the winter blues. So when I found myself adding layers of wool, silk underwear and a pair of polar-fleece gloves to my indoor wardrobe, I knew the only way to survive until spring was to figure out how to heat the cold spaces in our house without breaking the bank. Thankfully, I found this informative guide that provides helpful ways to keep me and my home toasty-warm. House & Home Ads Winter Interior Paint Paint Colors Blues Paint Ideas Featured Articles How to Bond With Your Bird Candle and Soap Making Videos What Not to Do in a Hot Tub Is Fair Trade a Fair Deal? Computer Set-up Guide What to Do About Ice on Your Lawn   More from About.com Over the Counter Cold Medications How to choose the right medication for your cold and flu symptoms. More> Should Kids Get Flu Shots? Think your child is too healthy to need a flu shot? Think again. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About House & Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement