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Bohemian Home Inspired by Organic 1970s Design

November 1st, 2015

A Artist Adam Porterfield bought a 1906 fixer-upper in the northeast corner of Portland, Oregon, with his father in 2008 and knew it was just the type of home he’d been patiently searching for. The two embarked on an intensive DIY renovation, updating the plumbing, heating and electrical systems and even reinsulating the house themselves. At one point, they had the place stripped down to t ...

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The Hidden Problems in Old Houses

October 31st, 2015

W Whether you live in an older home or are considering buying or remodeling one, there are old-house problems you should familiarize yourself with. Some may be seen as mere nuisances (charming even), but others can be downright dangerous. Before you take the plunge, get to know the signs and costs associated with the repair of some common problems. Ryan Linnegar Photography ...

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7 Striking Paint Colors for Your Powder Room

October 30th, 2015

I Interested in adding dramatic color to your home but worried about going too far? Rather than dialing down the vibrancy of your favorite bold hue, think instead about using it strategically. An intense color on the wall of a living room or bedroom may be too much, but it can be a fun option for rooms we tend to pass through or spend less time in, such as the powder room. Bre ...

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2 Ways to Rethink Kitchen Seating

October 29th, 2015

K Kitchen seating seems simple enough. Scoot in a few bar stools around an island or a peninsula and you’re done. But when you’re trying to create something flexible for small and large gatherings, accommodate a view or make the most of a compact layout, it’s time for something a little more outside the box. Here, two designers explain how they rethought mealtime in the kitchen. ...

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To-Dos: Your November Home Checklist

October 27th, 2015

W With the days growing shorter (and chillier) and holidays coming just around the corner, November is bound to fill up fast with necessary preparations for winter and the holiday festivities. Stay on track during this busy time by checking these to-dos off your list, and you can greet the turn of the seasons with calm. Rikki Snyder Do a winter safety check. Prevent slips ...

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Architects’ Office Just Steps From Their Home

October 25th, 2015

Some people are lucky enough to have jobs in which they can exercise their creativity. Architects Heidi Seemann and Peter Rush are among those who do. The Sydney, Australia, couple are business partners who work full-time out of their backyard office designing homes. Their studio was featured recently in our story about architects around the world and their creative home offices. Here’s ...

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How to Clean and Care for Your Mattress

October 24th, 2015

American s leep an average of 7.7 hours a day, according the U.S. Bureau of Labor. That’s a lot of mattress time. And the caliber of that sleep depends a lot on your mattress — mainly its quality and how well you take care of it. Once you’ve bought the right mattress, you’ll want to know how to properly maintain it. “Taking proper care of your mattress will help you to protect your investm ...

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4 Kitchens That Embrace Openness and Raw Materials

October 22nd, 2015

Looking for a kitchen that feels airy and simple? Embrace openness and raw materials. Here, open shelving, open floor plans and an open ceiling assert these kitchens as accessible hubs of the home, while raw materials like brick, steel, concrete and wood grounds them in simplicity. SuzAnn Kletzien Design 1. Industrial IngenuityDesigner: SuzAnn Kletzien of SuzAnn Klet ...

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What to Do After a Hurricane or Flood

October 22nd, 2015

was Hurricane Irene; in 2012 it was Sandy and now Hurricane Patricia is expected to be one of the strongest hurricanes — if not the strongest — recorded in the Western Hemisphere. While there isn’t agreement on the causes of climate change, there does appear to be agreement that climate change is real, and the changes to our shorelines and our built environment are likely to be profound. And ...

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Slow Living 101: Tips for Turning Off the Chaos

October 1st, 2015

Why do Urban gardens, the home canning craze, the resurgence of vinyl records and the renewed popularity of old-timey crafts have in common? They’re all ways of addressing the same issue: rushed modern life. Boiling farm-fresh berries on your stovetop for jam lets you experience the satisfaction of producing something for yourself that you would normally buy in a store. Knitting a scarf durin ...

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