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Modern Sleekness and Serenity in Austin

April 8th, 2013

After renovating their downtown Austin, Texas, salon, Chris and Leigh Cortinaz decided it was time to give their house a modern makeover, too. They just needed a little motivation. "We were inspired by the visual effects of downtown Austin's skyline changing before our very eyes," says Chris. "That motivated us to follow through with our remodel." Working with architect Jare ...

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20 Ways to Work White Magic in Your Yard

April 8th, 2013

Like a perfect white shirt or a string of pearls, white gardens exude a timeless charm. They're classically elegant and never seem to go out of style. If you're looking to spruce up your property or try something new this year, it isn't hard to add a touch of white with flowers, fences and other elements for some oh-so-sweet cottage style, to create a soothing backyard retre ...

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Bright Serenity for a Beachfront Tel Aviv Pad

April 8th, 2013

An ocean view dominates the design of this contemporary bachelor pad. Set right on a beach, close to a nature reserve outside of Tel Aviv, Israel, this remodeled duplex was designed to make the most of its location. Architect Lihi Gerstner and brother Din Gerstner remodeled this home as a soothing space for the busy owner to come home to and as a spacious venue for entertain ...

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From Dated Southwestern to Serene Minimalism in a Cleveland Bathroom

April 8th, 2013

When a Cleveland couple saw this house, their imaginations ran wild ... yet minimalist. Its original style was Southwestern, not to their modern tastes, but it had great bones. The renovation, designed by architect Ryan Duebber, included a bathroom that inspires moments of Zen (in fact, a wall-mounted TV near the tub means the homeowners can enjoy that segment of The Daily ...

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The Easiest, Cheapest, Nontoxic Way to Unclog a Drain

April 8th, 2013

Forget everything you know about clearing clogged sink and tub drains. Throw away your snakes, plungers and drain cleaners. (OK, maybe not your plunger.) There are only two methods you need to know to clear clogs, and neither one of them costs more than a few gallons of tap water. First, it’s a good idea to be proactive. If you notice that the water is draining more slowly, ...

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14259 PARK AV, White Rock, BC

April 8th, 2013

I just finished uploading this House for sale, 14259 PARK AV, White Rock, BCQuiet Cul de sac location. Nice large sun deck with private fenced yard west facing. Living room fireplace flanked by quality Cabinetry, wide plank hardwood floors, Spa bathroom off master bedroom. Great river rock fireplace down in family room, super cozy *Newer 25 yr* Roof, h/e furnace, thermo windows, hot water on ...

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12 Ways to Make Your Home Feel New Again

April 7th, 2013

Shopping is the easy part for some — the thrill of the chase, the flutter of excitement at bringing a new treasure home, choosing a new paint color or materials for a remodel. But what happens to those glorious finds and finishes months or years later? Before you give in to the urge to shop for new stuff, consider some home maintenance to show off what you have in the best p ...

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20 of the Coziest Home Offices

April 6th, 2013

“Cozy" might not seem like the first word you'd use to describe your ideal office; it may make you think of quilts and clutter that don't inspire efficiency. However, "cozy" can mean a room that's inviting, warm, layered and, yes, even organized. For instance, personal objects, a comfortable seat and a rich blend of textures all offer the comfort that "cozy" implies. Here are ...

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Original Drawings Guide a Midcentury Gem's Reinvention

April 6th, 2013

While helping their friends move to Ellensburg, Washington, Scott and Emily Faulkner fell in love with a midcentury home there. Designed by architect James Cowan in 1957, the house nodded to Frank Lloyd Wright's Usonian style, with its L-shaped plan, native materials, flat roof, clerestory windows, and large cantilevered overhang for passive solar heating and cooling. Before ...

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Turn Your Kitchen Counter Into a Touch Screen

April 4th, 2013

The futurist consensus is that someday household surfaces, like kitchen counters and refrigerator doors, will function like giant iPads, with Internet-connected interactive touch displays. No, not built-in displays. Entire surfaces will be usable as interactive computers. It sounds like far-fetched, space-age technology, and expensive, too. And the idea of replacing choice pie ...

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