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Roofing
Take a look up at your roof. Whether you see roofing shingles, metal panels, clay tiles or another sturdy roofing material, you probably think that barrier is the only thing that safeguards you from nature’s elements. And while your roofing material does most of the work to keep your home dry, there’s another lesser-known component…
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Inspired by the everyday lifestyle of the industrial working world, industrial style celebrates pared-down architecture and utilitarian forms. Industrial style is all about the marriage of form and function. It favors practical materials and straightforward designs and manages to remain effortlessly chic and edgy in spite of its simplicity. If you’ve ever dreamed of living…
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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…
Kitchen
Everything You Need to Know About Range Hoods
Range hoods can be a quick, affordable way to hip up a kitchen on a budget, but with so many models and styles, they’re not always easy to parse through. There are so many questions. What’s the best brand for your wallet? What’s a downdraft range hood? We heard your queries ringing across the internet…
Flooring
Eco-Friendly Wood Flooring: The 6 Most Sustainable Choices
Many homeowners today seek sustainable, eco-friendly hardwood flooring for their home. What is it that makes some wood flooring sustainable, and puts others on the “do not buy” list? What Counts as Eco-Friendly Wood Flooring? For starters, sustainable wood is legally sourced. In 2008, the U.S. banned the import of timber from illegal sources —…
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How to Improve the Energy Efficiency of Your Sunroom
How to Make Your Sunroom Energy Efficient Thinking of building a sunroom but concerned about skyrocketing energy bills? Or perhaps you already have a sunroom but struggle to use it year-round due to temperature issues? Whether you’re retrofitting an existing space or constructing a new one, there are several ways to make your sunroom energy-efficient…
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Go from Blank to Beautiful With Fabric Wall Art
Just moved into a new apartment? Upgraded to a bigger house? Take a moment to congratulate yourself—moving is a big deal! Okay, now that you’ve patted yourself on the back, it’s time to get down to business. After all, that blank wall space isn’t going to decorate itself! Fabric wall art, however, comes pretty close…
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In the interior design world, terms like “modern,” “contemporary,” and “minimalistic” get thrown around a lot. But what do they actually mean? Are they all different design styles? Modern design homes tend to favor certain elements like straight lines and sharp edges, but they can also have lots of color. They differ from both contemporary…