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14 Design Tips You Might Have Missed

June 25th, 2017

Sheffield Sustainable Kitchens 1. Put that corner cabinet to use. Most corner kitchen cabinets are like purgatories for rarely used pots and appliances. If you could use that extra storage space, consider a pullout solution like the one shown here from Peka. Read more about this kitchen mango design co 2. Consider a tile floor welcome mat. This Victorian in Vanc ...

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11 Designer Secrets to Work Into Your Kitchen

June 24th, 2017

Designers have many secrets they deploy for a successful kitchen remodel. Recently I shared 17 of my favorites, and here I offer 11 more. Read on for ideas that will make your kitchen more beautiful as well as more functional. Tanner Vine - 2Go Custom Kitchens Inc Before we get started, here’s a bonus piece of advice: I highly recommend you invest your dollars in the best ...

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10 Ways to Make Magic With Succulent Centerpieces

June 23rd, 2017

Why bother with flowers when you can have a fresh focal point that’s just as beautiful but lasts for years? If you haven’t already hopped on the succulent bandwagon, perhaps we can convince you with this roundup of 10 stunning and diverse succulent centerpieces. Bliss Garden Design Perfect as a display on an outdoor table or an accent on a sunny windowsill, these miniature ...

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What to Look for in a House if You Plan to Age in Place

April 6th, 2017

Hunting for a house that will work for you now and allow you to stay safely and comfortably in your home as you grow older is no easy feat. If you’re looking to age in place, consider putting these 10 things on your home buying wish list to ensure you can happily stay in your home for many years to come. Karnak Pro Builders 1. Covered, zero-step entry. A well-lighted, step ...

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The Joyful, Clutter-Free Home: Dining Room

April 5th, 2017

The dining room is a place to gather for good food and conversation. But between meals, it can also become a free-for-all drop zone for random clutter. In this series, we’re approaching each room in the house by identifying what sparks joy there, to borrow a term from famed tidying expert Marie Kondo. Here, we look at ways of clearing the clutter and creating a warm and welcoming dining roo ...

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Love Pets? Here’s What to Look for in a House

April 4th, 2017

When your pets are like family, you know that when you buy a house, you’re also looking for a space where your furry (or feathered) friends will be safe, healthy and happy. From tough flooring to “catio” potential, here are 10 things to put on your home-buying checklist if you love pets. Meriwether Inc 1. Tough flooring. Cat claws and doggy toenails can wreak havoc on floo ...

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7 Builder Upgrades to Skip in a New Home

April 2nd, 2017

When selecting builder upgrades for your new home, you need to be strategic. You want to choose the upgrades that will save you hassle and money by doing them upfront. But many potential upgrades will have to fall off the priority list as your budget reaches its limit. Here are seven that you can feel comfortable skipping. They may or may not be cheaper to do later, and they may take some t ...

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How to Care for Your Clothes to Make Them Last Longer

April 1st, 2017

Saying goodbye to a favorite dress or T-shirt that has seen better days can be, frankly, kind of a bummer. Though that day will inevitably come for most pieces, the good news is that we can push it back by handling our garments with care. Making clothes last longer is good for your pocketbook, good for the planet and, best of all, good for the things you love to wear. Here are my tried-and- ...

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A Lakeside Retreat for Modern Living

March 7th, 2017

While taking a car ride to calm her young son, this homeowner found the perfect lakefront lot for a new home. She’d grown up on a lake in northern Minnesota and wanted the same experience for her kids. The couple, a teacher and a dentist, are self-described modernists. Therefore, they called on architect Tim Alt to fuse casual lakeside living with modernist sensibility. Alt designed a home ...

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4 Envy-Inducing Laundry Rooms With Clever Storage

March 6th, 2017

A lot goes on in laundry rooms. Folding, sorting, hanging, drying, not to mention other tasks like sewing and gift-wrapping. Some of us use these spaces as extra pantry storage, as mudrooms, as home offices, as locations for feeding pets. The list goes on and on. And a lot of what makes a pleasant experience in these spaces versus a negative one comes down to how storage and function are ha ...

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