Don Dinerstein

Don was born and raised in Los Angeles, California and attended both Santa Monica College and Art Center College of Design. After College pursuing a career as a graphic artist, Don eventually felt led toward design/contracting, scenic art and custom home construction. In 1990 Don relocated to Paris France, where he worked as a field Art Director, and Production Designer for the construction of Euro Disneyland. Returning in 1992, Don settled in Stonington Connecticut, where in addition to custom home construction, and commercial project management, Don pursued many artistic endeavors, ranging from faux antique furniture design and manufacture, to wooden boat restoration. Don was featured as a special guest on National Public Radio with Faith Middleton. Presently, residing in Los Angeles, Don works as a freelance writer for several online publications, and also writes fiction short stories for children, and young adults.

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Ceramic Tile Walls and Counters Material Options

When installing new ceramic tile for counters or wall/surrounds in your Kitchen or Bath; there are a few things to consider.  In this article (part 1 of a 2 part series) we will discuss the material options available. Using ceramic tile for kitchen counter tops have long been an excellent choice for a number of …

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Sale Advantage!

With the housing market in such a slump, you may wonder how to be competitive and make your home really stand out among the rest when trying to attract a buyer.  Here are some very simple, cost effective modifications you can make to your home that will make a huge difference when attracting a buyer’s …

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Work At Home? Why Not!

Work at home? Why not? With the limitless access to communication, both audio and visual Internet systems can now allow most individuals, self employed and new entrepreneurs an opportunity that was simply unavailable a decade ago. Rather than pay rent month after month for some cubicle office far from home, why not reinvest that rent …

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Play Time!

Remember those lazy summer days…the distant sound of  lawn sprinklers, the smell of fresh cut grass,  maybe the chiming melody of the neighborhood ice cream truck as it turned the corner, the warmth of noon-day sunshine, and the joyful glee of kids as they ran about the back yard, eager to get a push on …

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Save Energy and Save $$$

If your home’s energy bills seem to be rising along with your thermostat setting these days, it may be time to perform a little home maintenance.  Energy costs are indeed increasing nationally, but with a few simple home improvement strategies you can reduce your energy costs, and still beat the summer heat! Check out the …

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Protect Your Home!

Sadly, but true, this year has been a record breaker for all sorts of natural disasters.  From extreme flooding and tornadoes throughout the mid-west, violent storms in the north-east, and south, and massive fires out west.  Now more than ever, rural homeowners need to seriously consider both an emergency readiness plan, and better ways to …

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Simple, Easy, Affordable, Beautiful!

There is no question about it; from coast to coast the housing market has never been as competitive as it is today.  With so many homes on the market at reduced prices you might think that it’s just not the right time to try and sell your home.  Then again, if selling your home would …

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Be Prepared!

With Hurricane season officially open there is no excuse to not be prepared!  Now is the time to be sure you have the basics on hand in the event of an emergency.  Bottled water, fresh batteries, portable radio, flashlights, blankets, a first aid kit, and an evacuation plan in place just in case! These are …

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The Grand Entrance!

Nothing quite sets the architectural theme of a home than a grand entrance.  So why not consider a simple upgrade that will enhance the beauty of your home, while working with a modest budget.  Installing new architecture, while adding security to your home is as easy as replacing your old worn out front door! Replacement …

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Kitchens Un-Cluttered!

For those of us that love to entertain, preparing great meals for family and friends; a well organized, uncluttered kitchen allows us to keep our sanity amid the heat of the stove, bleep of the microwave, and the unforeseen distractions of curious children, hungry guests, demanding pets, and telephone solicitors! Well, maybe it’s not that …

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