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Compact Living: Tips and Tricks for Every Room

August 19th, 2013

From multipurpose rooms and smart space planning to flexible, floating and transparent furnishings, our Small Spaces section is brimming with ideas to help you look at your home in new ways. Reimagine a tricky room — or your whole house — with the tips and techniques in these guides. by Tim Cuppett Architects » ...

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September Checklist for a Smooth-Running Home

August 18th, 2013

Whether it's raking leaves in the garden, having applesauce bubbling on the stove or just hanging out late into the evening with friends, September beckons us to spend more time at home. Take advantage of the inclination and devote a weekend or two this month to house projects you've been putting off. Those in chilly climates may want to get a jump on things; if you live in ...

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5 Structural Plants to Frame Your Garden Beautifully

August 18th, 2013

First and foremost a plantsman, I have always been lured by rarity, charmed by botanical minutiae and enthralled by novelty. As I turned my attention to art and design, I learned to look at and think of plants in broader terms — size and silhouette, opacity, durability and so on — qualities that make a plant pop, or not. When you're conceptualizing a new landscape, bolder, s ...

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Simple Ways to Get Your Closet Organized Right Now

August 18th, 2013

Without delving into any psychobabble here, it's safe to say that a messy closet doesn't contribute to anyone's happiness. Conversely, an organized closet can bring forth euphoric joy — or, at the very least, a sense of relief at finally finding that long-lost sweater or pillowcase. by San Francisco Organized Interiors » ...

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12 Fun Backyard Forts Grown-Ups Can Love, Too

August 17th, 2013

While any sort of platform in a tree or a cardboard box clubhouse will make a kid happy, it is a great bonus if this permanent structure is visually appealing for adults. Even better if it's a place we like to escape to from time to time.With the latest in kiddo fort designs, children get the benefits of climbing walls, fire poles and suspended bridges, while the grown-ups get ...

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5 Modern Home Exteriors Tell a Texture Story

August 16th, 2013

Every now and then I like to zoom in on houses and the materials they are made of. This ideabook explores the textures that can be expressed through concrete, stone, wood, metal and even rammed earth.The examples that follow move from the macro to the micro, from the distant view to the close-up, revealing the qualities that may not be apparent at first glance. Check them ou ...

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7 Reasons Why Your Shower Floor Squeaks

August 16th, 2013

There's little that makes me crazier than a squeaking shower floor. Because there are so many reasons your floor could be squeaking, it can be tricky to see how to fix it — or if it's fixable. Your best bet is to prevent squeaks in your fiberglass or acrylic shower base from ever getting started. Here's what to watch out for. by Chris Sn ...

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8 Splendidly Redesigned Home Basics We All Use

August 16th, 2013

Have you ever noticed that there are some things around the house that we always expect to look the same — the hose spigot outside, the plug socket, the light switch? But savvy companies are now bringing high design down to the smallest utilitarian details. Here are a few items that have been catching our attention lately. by Gessato ...

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5 Favorite Granites for Gorgeous Kitchen Countertops

August 15th, 2013

Selecting a countertop material for your kitchen remodel or new build is a big decision. I often encounter clients with a mental block when it comes to making a decision on the numerous considerations, like color and edge detail. Additionally, once the countertop hurdle is over, then there is cabinet selection. I like granite and use it often for its durability and its ear ...

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