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Bicycle-Inspired Decor to Make Your Heart Race

July 28th, 2014

At our house July means watching the Tour de France. We do follow other races throughout the year, but this is the pinnacle event. Admittedly the race, starting July 5 this year, has gone through more than its share of scandals and problems over its 100-plus years, but there’s something about watching the race unfold over three weeks that captivates us every time. And if you lo ...

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20 Outstanding Outdoor Living Rooms

July 26th, 2014

When I was growing up, “outdoor living” consisted of some aluminum folding chairs and a Weber grill. But with the advent of synthetic wicker, all-weather fabrics, outdoor lighting and indoor-outdoor carpets, you can now live as stylishly and comfortably outdoors as you do indoors. To make the most of al fresco living, look at your patio or porch the same way you might approach ...

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Key Measurements to Help You Design Your Dream Bedroom

July 25th, 2014

We spend more time in bedrooms than in any other room in the house. Even though we are sleeping most of that time, we end and begin our days there. An organized and well-considered space can improve your mood when you need to get to sleep, and get your day off to a good start when you wake. Planning bedrooms starts with learning standard bed sizes, which one you prefer and whic ...

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How to Add a Backyard Shed for Storage or Living

July 23rd, 2014

Most of us can use more space, whether it’s for working, storing or doing hobbies. But adding square footage to an existing home can be time consuming and costly. That’s why many homeowners are turning to backyard sheds. These freestanding structures often don’t require permits and are quick and easy to set up; their basic construction means a short installation time. Meanwhile ...

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8 Last-Minute Additions to a Summer Edible Garden

July 22nd, 2014

If that beautiful garden you dreamed of planting in January is still a bare patch of ground in the hot July sun, don’t despair. While gardening articles and books generally recommend spring planting for summer vegetables — the standard caveat of “once the soil has warmed and all danger of frost has passed” is almost a cliché — it’s not too late to get your garden going. Here ar ...

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25 Ways to Make the Most of Your Staycation

July 20th, 2014

Taking time off from work to stay at home is a wonderful way to save cash while still getting the R&R of a vacation. At least it can be … as long as you commit to enjoying yourself and don’t just spend the time catching up on household chores. To make the most of your time off, it’s important to do what you can to shut off the outside world and rid yourself of your usual routin ...

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How to Pick Out a Coffee Table

July 1st, 2014

A coffee table does a lot of work. It needs to hold books, magazines, drinks, food — even games on game night. You might want to put your feet up on it, or the kids might need a place for coloring. Plus it’s usually smack dab in the middle of the room, where you can’t miss it — so make sure it’s a good one. Here are a few things to keep in mind when you’re picking a coffee table. ...

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10 Great Ways to Unplug and Tune In to Nature

July 1st, 2014

As part of the National Wildlife Federation’s conservation efforts, the Great American Backyard Campout aims to get kids outside and to connect people with nature, both near and far. From stargazing on blankets and pillows on the deck to taking a nature walk at dusk, no act is too small or insignificant.On June 28 join the 200,000 people the NWF hopes will pledge to camp out for ...

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28 Great Homes Smaller Than 1,000 Square Feet

June 30th, 2014

Home size is a tricky thing. What seems small to one person can feel like a palace to another. But after looking at these homes — which range in size from 68 square feet (seriously) to 980 square feet — it’s easy to see that what goes into making the most of what anyone considers tight, compact or tiny is pretty much universal. Multipurpose furnishings, clever layouts and, most ...

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How to Set Up a Craft Room

June 29th, 2014

Is your kitchen covered in confetti-like bits of paper from last night’s scrapbooking session? Do you often look down in the middle of a meeting and discover you’re covered in a light dusting of glitter from your kids’ most recent art project? Or are you just looking for a quiet space in which to sew?If any of these scenarios sound like a page from your life, then it’s time to ...

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