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Good article from ElleDecor written by Tim McKeough
The joy of purchasing a new piece of art can quickly turn to stress when it comes time to hang it. How high should it be mounted on the wall? How can it be arranged with other pieces to create an inspired statement? And, crucially, how can [...] [...]
DEAR GAIL: I just bought a 15-year-old home and it’s in a dire need of a new kitchen. My main problems are storage and countertop space. The island/breakfast bar has the old-fashioned upper cabinets. I need more storage, but I know those uppers must go. I’d also like more countertop space as [...] [...]
DEAR GAIL: We’d like to replace our carpet with a wood or laminate floor. We understand the basic differences, one’s wood and one’s not, but beyond that we’re lost. What other differences or information should we look for to help make our decision? — Roger and Kim
DEAR ROGER AND KIM: There are significant differences between [...] [...]
As I was looking for a chandelier for a client, I got sidetracked. Which is something that easily happens when I’m searching online. But I just can’t help myself. I get pulled into all the wonderful things that are out there and before I know it an hour has passed by. I did [...] [...]
What a fun way to re-purpose history. NapaStyle has transformed Vintage key plates into hook holders, house numbers and my favorite, a pendant light. They range from 60 – 100 years old, all with their original paint and patina.
You can mount the hook hangers in your kitchen or mudroom for aprons, towels, light [...] [...]
DEAR GAIL: I just moved into a new home and have no idea how to hang my artwork. I bought everything to fit in specific places in my last house and now nothing works. Where do I start? — Lynn Ann
DEAR LYNN ANN: This is a question I get a lot. It’s sometimes hard setting [...] [...]
So how can you customize your fireplace? Read today’s Guest Post from Jason of www.grill-repair.com
Custom outdoor fireplaces and fire pits have become a coveted luxury for backyard designs. Matching a homeowner’s imagination to the necessary safety features of a fireplace takes a very talented designer and often a large budget. However, there are [...] [...]
If you have a large wall and want to make a dramatic impression, think about a wall mural. I’ve used Murals Your Way many times and love their product. Here’s a mural I used in a Dental Office.
CLICK HERE to page through Murals Your Way Idea Book
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These are some amazing colorful animals found in nature. They’re from this morning’s www.Oddee.com post. Life is short, so remember to “Color Your World.”
The Atelopus frog is known by many names such as the clown frog or the Costa Rican Variable Harlequin Toad. Whatever you call the frog, it is a neo-tropical toad that [...] [...]
The new year is upon us, and I’m sure we’re all thinking about what resolutions we’re going to make, and then probably not keep. There’s something about the word resolution that I have come to dislike. Instead I like steps. “This year, these are the steps I’m going to take to…”
To me, resolutions are a [...] [...]
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