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13 Extra-Cool Things to Do With a Backyard

March 1st, 2014

If you’re bored of the typical lawn-and-patio backyard, then maybe it’s time to add some fun to your outdoor living space. From surfboard showers to freestanding bathtubs, here’s how you can put some character back into your backyard. Clement Desylva 1. Add a built-in mosaic bench. This gorgeous built-in mosaic bench reminds me of the whimsical desig ...

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How to Make Your Garage a Storage Powerhouse

January 20th, 2014

Garages often turn into repositories for everything from sports equipment to holiday decorations. But with planning you can turn your garage into a harmonious space with room to actually — wait for it — park the car. Organized Living Project: Get professionally designed garage storage.Why: “The garage is definitely the most underutilized space in the ho ...

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15 Tips for Small-Space Living With Baby

December 2nd, 2013

Living in a small space is challenging enough as it is — add a baby into the mix, and even those who thought they had their space all figured out can be thrown for a loop. Between the tiny clothes, toys and books and the big stuff, like strollers, swings and gear, figuring out where everything can go is like playing a giant game of Tetris … but sleep-deprived and with a small p ...

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December Checklist for a Smooth-Running Home

December 2nd, 2013

With winter officially beginning on December 21 and holiday festivities around the corner, there is a lot to prepare this month! For those in cold climates, it’s time to begin thinking about snow and ice removal, blocking drafts and getting cozy indoors … and we can all use a good dose of Zen as the busy holiday season gets rolling. Here are 13 home tasks to consider adding to yo ...

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The Absolute Right Way to Hang Toilet Paper. Maybe

December 1st, 2013

Confession: I’m hung over. No, I didn’t drink too much alcohol last night. What I mean is, my toilet paper hangs over the front of the roll, rather than under (or behind) it. And according to a recent Houzz poll, I’m in the majority. As of this writing, the poll has topped well over 13,000 votes, with nearly 11,500 (around 85 percent) saying they prefer (demand?) that the roll hang ...

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A Contractor's Secrets to Hanging Holiday Decor

November 30th, 2013

Whether you're looking for a spot to put up your Christmas wreath for a week or need something more permanent, hanging decor on the exterior or interior of your home can be tricky sometimes. Where you're hanging it makes all the difference. Here are a few of my favorite ways to hang things on sheetrock, wood and brick — without hurting your walls. Dawn Hea ...

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9 Ways to Boost Winter Curb Appeal

November 29th, 2013

For those of us living in cold climates, our homes (at least the outsides) tend to look a little sad once the trees have lost their leaves. And if you are trying to sell your home in winter, it can be especially challenging, because most of the usual curb appeal tricks (add pots of fresh flowers; landscape) don’t apply. That’s why I’ve rounded up nine elements to add to boost ...

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How to Commission Custom Upholstered Furniture

November 27th, 2013

If you can’t find that perfect furnishing to complete a room’s design, commissioning an upholstered piece is an optimal way to solve size, comfort and aesthetic issues. But before you rush out to purchase that fabric you’ve been eyeing, you need to understand the technicalities involved in the creation of a custom piece from frame to final trims. This knowledge will be the ke ...

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Have Yourself a Rustic Christmas

November 26th, 2013

It’s hard to ignore the allure of the “old-fashioned” Christmas. Many of us grew up with the fantasy of the good old days, when everyone traipsed through the snow to get a tree, decorated the cabin with live pine branches, hung simple yet classic homemade ornaments and sipped hot chocolate while singing carols around the fire. We’d love to re-create it, even if, as in my case, ...

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How to Create Your Own Semicustom Media Wall

November 25th, 2013

Have you ever priced a built-in? I had 17 feet of wall space in my basement for a TV and storage for DVDs, board games and books. One of the contractors bidding on my basement renovation quoted me about $9,000 for the built-in alone. That wasn’t in my budget, so I moved to plan B. Christina Katos A combination of pieces from the Ikea Hemnes line be ...

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