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7 New Bathrooms With A Low-Curb Shower
Low-curb showers have an easy walk-in entry, provide a barrier to contain water and offer an opportunity to add style. Plus, they’re less expensive than true curbless showers, which require additional construction time and money. Here, designers share details on seven stylish bathrooms that feature a low-curb shower. 1. Seeing Double Designer: Krystal Swank of Mountainwood Construction…
Read More8 Tips For Harmony In The Kitchen
There are probably as many ways to handle cooking and kitchen chores as there are people — is it any wonder the kitchen tends to be a hub for minor (but irritating) household disagreements? Whether you and your partner or housemate have been bickering over dishwashing or garbage duty, here are eight strategies for maintaining…
Read More5 Home Design Trends On The Rise In 2024
Change is to be expected. But lately it seems change is occurring at lightning speed. In response, some people are looking to slow life down by creating nurturing homes with warm, neutral colors, natural materials and a style that will last through whatever the world stirs up. You’ll find features that exemplify that sentiment, as…
Read MoreIt’s Time To Prepare Your House For A Spring Listing
If you’re thinking of selling your house this spring, now is the perfect time to start getting it ready. With the market gearing up for its busiest time of year, it’ll be important to make sure your house shines bright among the competition. Here are some valuable tips you can use to get your house market-ready. Declutter and Organize…
Read MoreTo-Dos: Your March Home Checklist
The first official day of spring this year is March 19. So whether there’s still snow on the ground or flowers in bloom, you can rest assured that nicer weather is on its way. Usher in the new season with a bit of spring cleaning, some fresh flowers and — if you can get outdoors…
Read MoreHow To Apply Feng Shui To Your Dining Room
In feng shui, the dining room is a symbol of family harmony. It’s a place where we gather to share meals and celebrations, so it also represents your friendships and community connections. Ideally, you want the energy in this part of your home to support these relationships and gatherings. Using feng shui, you can soften the…
Read MoreWhy Today’s Housing Supply Is A Sweet Spot For Sellers
Wondering if it still makes sense to sell your house right now? The short answer is, yes. And if you look at the current number of homes for sale, you’ll see two reasons why. An article from Calculated Risk shows there are 15.6% more homes for sale now compared to the same week last year. That tells us…
Read More10 Ways to Make Your Landscape More Environmentally Friendly
There’s a lot we can do to make our landscapes more earth-friendly, from planting beneficial native plants to putting fallen leaves to work and making fresh water available to wildlife. We spoke with three experts in the field — Amanda Shipman of Amanda Shipman Designs; Pip Probert, designer of the Contemplation Corner Garden at the RHS Flower Show…
Read MoreYour Guide To 12 Popular Styles
Whether you’re shopping for furnishings or sharing your ideas with a designer, knowing which style resonates with you can be a big help. Read on for the need-to-know details about 12 popular styles, including hallmarks of each look, key differences and — in case you can’t choose just one — tips for which styles work especially…
Read MoreGreat Home Project: Pass-Through Kitchen Window
As spring approaches, it’s time to think about home projects that will help us enjoy the warm weather that’s coming. If you’ve been wondering how to make your home more conducive to indoor-outdoor living, consider a pass-through window. It will cut out those precarious trips in and out the door with trays full of drinks…
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