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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…
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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…
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9 Ideas for Creating an Inviting Front Porch
There’s nothing quite like a cozy and inviting front porch to crank up your home’s curb appeal and entice visitors to want to stay for a while. But if your front porch is currently bare-bones and lacking in charm and color, it can be tricky to know where to start. Check out these nine front…
Bathroom
8 Questions to Consider Before Your DIY Bathroom Remodel
So you’ve caught the DIY bug and are feeling inspired by the new year to tackle your own DIY bathroom remodel — congratulations! You’ve got this under control and can be confident that you’re making the right decision in remodeling your bathroom to add extra value to your home. Plus, if you’re doing this on…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Accent Walls
Looking for an easy way to add some drama to a room? Look no further than an accent wall. These eye-catching home design must-haves add visual energy and focus attention on the features of a room you most want to highlight. If you’d like to incorporate the pleasing punch of an accent wall in your…
Kitchen
Sure, that antique kettle and lace curtain treatment add Victorian nuance, but if you really want to ratchet up the quaint factor in your kitchen, a beadboard backsplash is one of the fastest ways to get there. Plus, it’s so much more affordable than tile, and it’s super easy to install, to boot! So what…
Bathroom
Using Repurposed Furniture as a Bathroom Vanity
One of the biggest trends in bathroom remodeling today is using repurposed furniture as bathroom vanities. Not only do recycled vanities add a chic and interesting design element, but they are also functional. Here’s how to create an instant focal point in your bathroom using a completely unique piece that’s every bit practical. Furniture as a Bathroom…
Siding
Vinyl Siding Installation Tips and Tricks
Vinyl siding is one of the easiest types of siding to install, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t require skill or knowledge to complete properly. When incorrectly installed, vinyl siding will let water in, and it will become a lovely home for all sorts of pests—which won’t look very good either. Here are some tips…