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Windows
Best Windows for Small Bathrooms
Bathroom windows can pose a bit of a design dilemma. You want ultimate privacy in the bathroom, but natural light is helpful for most personal grooming tasks. In small bathrooms, there aren’t always options when it comes to the location or size of the window. Plus, bathrooms located at inner areas of the home prevent…
HVAC
5 Tips For Negotiating Cost with Air Conditioning Contractors
Installing a new air conditioning unit is a large investment. Especially now, with inflation skyrocketing and long wait times on many home improvement items. Currently, in 2023, HVAC installation costs typically range from $6,423 to $11,800. But homeowners can reduce the cost of a new air conditioning unit by negotiating the contract price and terms…
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Soundproof Drywall: How to Make a Room Soundproof
There are many reasons why you might want to create a sound barrier in your home. Maybe your home is on a busy street or intersection. Maybe you have thin walls between bedrooms. If you are looking for increased privacy, quiet, and comfort inside of your home, there are many ways to make a room…
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5 Steps for Designing a Mudroom
Okay, so maybe you aren’t exactly herding cattle all day, but that doesn’t mean your shoes don’t get a little dusty. And if you can think of better things to do with your time than cleaning up a trail of muddy footprints, then read on for tips for designing a mudroom. These spaces are designed…
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Homeowner 101: How to Patch a Drywall Hole
Patching a drywall hole is a skill that intimidates a lot of people—I know because I used to be one of them. But don’t worry, because patching a hole in your drywall seems tougher than it actually is. No matter what your experience level is with home repair, this is something almost everyone can do.…
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No VOC Paint: Why It’s the Best Option for Your Health and Your Home
Whether you’re redecorating your living room, finally covering up the screaming lime green you painted the bedroom, or just doing a little touch-up, there’s more on the line when you repaint your home than simply adding some beautiful color. The paint you choose affects your health and the environment, too. Conventional paint contains pollutants called volatile…
Bathroom
When we built our home two years ago, I told the designer that the bathrooms weren’t my first priority. Since we had limited resources and a tight budget, I planned to DIY our bathroom upgrades later, when it was more realistic. Now that time has come. I’ve been focusing on designing a beautiful guest bathroom, and…
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We’re all familiar with the old adage, “Less is more.” In the design world, nothing embodies this saying quite like minimalism, a style that attempts to strip a design down to its essential elements. Maybe you hear the word “minimalism” and immediately think of a cold, sterile, and uninviting space. We’re here to change that…