http://naplesnews.com/blogs/ask_ann/Design expert Ann Porter gives advice on dressing up your home.en-ushttp://naplesnews.com/blogs/ask_ann/2008/aug/17/2009_color_trends/As a design professional, it is critical to have the earliest access to leading color trend information. Here’s a summary of 4 distinct color trends for 2009. Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:31:34 -0000http://naplesnews.com/blogs/ask_ann/2008/aug/17/2009_color_trends/http://naplesnews.com/blogs/ask_ann/2008/aug/03/green_lifestyle/Home Automation systems control AV components, home security systems, lighting and HVAC, so why not add energy conservation. Sun, 03 Aug 2008 15:38:43 -0000http://naplesnews.com/blogs/ask_ann/2008/aug/03/green_lifestyle/http://naplesnews.com/blogs/ask_ann/2008/jun/25/granite_radon/Recently, a video has circulated online that has created widespread consumer confusion and concern about radiation levels occurring in granite used for residential countertops. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:19:41 -0000http://naplesnews.com/blogs/ask_ann/2008/jun/25/granite_radon/http://naplesnews.com/blogs/ask_ann/2008/may/28/interior_redesign/Q: I want to sell my home but the inside is kind of plain and boring. A friend suggested I try Interior Redesign. Is it different than Interior Design? Wed, 28 May 2008 23:51:18 -0000http://naplesnews.com/blogs/ask_ann/2008/may/28/interior_redesign/http://naplesnews.com/blogs/ask_ann/2008/may/10/landscaping_crub_/Curb appeal is very important. Great curb appeal gets potential buyers out of their cars and into your home. Often, significant improvements can be made for very little money because you can do it yourself. Sat, 10 May 2008 13:49:54 -0000http://naplesnews.com/blogs/ask_ann/2008/may/10/landscaping_crub_/