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Why Everyone’s Turning Their Backyard Into Another Living Room
Why Everyone’s Turning Their Backyard Into Another Living Room Homeowners are turning their backyards into fully furnished extensions of their homes. Picture sectionals, coffee tables, area rugs and ambient lighting that can give you the same level of comfort as any interior room. This change shows why everyone’s turning their backyard into another living room […]
The Neighbor’s Guide: How to Manage Renovation Debris Without Drama
The Neighbor’s Guide: How to Manage Renovation Debris Without Drama Renovations can bring noise, dust, debris and traffic into the neighborhood. However, with a little planning, you can contain the mess, give neighbors fair warning and get the work done without creating unnecessary friction. Why Renovation Etiquette Matters When you plan a major home renovation […]
Instagram Made Us All Terrible at Home Design
Instagram Made Us All Terrible at Home Design If you scroll through Instagram for five minutes, you’ll probably see the same arched doorway, fluted vase and the same shade of “greige” on wall after wall after wall. Somewhere along the way, home design stopped being about how you live in your space and started being […]
How to Renovate Your Deck Without Tearing It Down
How to Renovate Your Deck Without Tearing It Down A weathered deck doesn’t necessarily need to be demolished. In many cases, the structure underneath is still solid, even if the surface has seen better days. If the frame is in good condition, renovating your existing deck can save you a significant amount of money […]
Removing That Dead Tree in Your Yard Before It Removes Part of Your House
Removing That Dead Tree in Your Yard Before It Removes Part of Your House Dead trees can pose a hazard to homes and lead to costly damage. They might cause problems due to their instability — branches might fall, and dry wood can be highly combustible. They also detract from a property’s aesthetic value. Learn […]
July 4th Cleanup: What to Throw Away After the Celebration
Key Highlights After your independence day party, you can usually toss broken lawn chairs, damaged coolers, cardboard, yard debris, and many July 4th party leftovers. Firework packaging from fourth of july fireworks may be trash or recycling, depending on whether it is clean and dry. You should sort cardboard, plastics, and reusable items before loading […]
Smart Ways to Use Reclaimed Materials in Modern Design
Smart Ways to Use Reclaimed Materials in Modern Design Reclaimed materials have become a staple of contemporary home design. Homeowners and designers are finding creative ways to incorporate salvaged wood, brick, stone and metal into spaces that feel current while retaining a sense of craftsmanship and history. The appeal extends beyond aesthetics. Reclaimed materials can […]
Regional Design Vernacular Makes a Comeback in Outdoor Spaces
Regional Design Vernacular Makes a Comeback in Outdoor Spaces Somewhere along the way, the American backyard began to look like a showroom floor. The same gray pavers, modular sectional and string lights took the stage, regardless of whether you live in the deserts of Arizona, the Kansas plains or coastal Georgia. Regional design vernacular is […]
Garage Sale Tips and Tricks to Attract More Buyers
Key Highlights Here are the key takeaways for hosting a successful garage sale: Plan your garage sale ahead of time. Pick the date and time that will bring in the most buyers. Go through your home and remove things you no longer want. Sort these items into groups. This will help people shop faster. Put […]
AI-Powered Home Renovations: What to Do With All the Old ‘Smart Home’ Tech
AI-Powered Home Renovations: What to Do With All the Old ‘Smart Home’ Tech Because technology is advancing so rapidly, many modern homes already have a lot of outdated AI technology lying around. Old AI tech can be as annoying as locking you out of thermostat features and as urgent as security systems failing to distinguish […]
