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What Is Engineered Wood Flooring?

What Is Engineered Wood Flooring?

Choosing a wood floor can be a confusing experience.  Not only are there hundreds of species, finishes and plank sizes to choose from, but there are also several different types of wood flooring, too.  Engineered flooring is real wood, but has been altered to make it even better. Pin ItContinue Reading

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Tips For Choosing a Bathtub

Tips For Choosing a Bathtub

At one time, every bathroom included a bathtub.  Today, while upgraded showers are becoming the norm, many homeowners still enjoy a nice, long soak in the tub.  Before you choose a new bathtub, read on for some tips on how to find the best one for you. Pin ItContinue Reading

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Guest Post:  Lighting a Room With Purpose

Guest Post: Lighting a Room With Purpose

Today’s guest post comes to us from Ross Donald.  Lighting is one of the most important elements of any room – both in terms of function and of beauty; yet, it’s often the most overlooked and under-planned elements in any design project.  Read on for some great questions to ask BEFORE you begin planning theContinue ReadingContinue Reading

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Pros and Cons of Pleated Shades

Pros and Cons of Pleated Shades

Pleated shades bring softness to a window, while allowing filtered sunlight to brighten a room.  Although they are similar to cellular or honeycomb shades, there are notable differences you should be aware of before deciding which treatment is right for you… Pin ItContinue Reading

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Design Trend:  Mercury Glass

Design Trend: Mercury Glass

What’s old is new again in home decor.  Mercury glass, first produced in the mid-19th century, is all the rage in trendy homes.  Read on to learn more about mercury glass and to find some great sources for new mercury glass…. Pin ItContinue Reading

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What Is a Tension Rod?

What Is a Tension Rod?

With so many different types of drapery and curtain hardware on the market, it can be hard to decide which is best for your window.  A tension rod can be a great, non-permanent option for many applications.  Read on to learn more about it… Pin ItContinue Reading

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Guest Post:  Tips For Creating a Kitchen With Rustic Flair

Guest Post: Tips For Creating a Kitchen With Rustic Flair

Today’s guest post offers ideas for creating a rustic kitchen in your home.  Whether you hope to achieve a country look or wish to add a rustic accent to your modern home, these ideas will help you do just that. Pin ItContinue Reading

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Technology In the Shower

Technology In the Shower

Believe it or not, technology has even invaded the shower!  If you have a simple shower head in your shower, you may be surprised to see what technology is available today – and it’s changing all the time.  Your morning shower will never be the same… Pin ItContinue Reading

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6 Ways To Use Wallpaper That Don’t Involve Walls

6 Ways To Use Wallpaper That Don’t Involve Walls

There are some amazing and gorgeous wallpapers available right now, but so many folks are afraid to install them…too many bad memories of wallpaper removal!  Can’t say that I blame them.  In honor of all the wallpaper I have removed from the walls of my home over the past several years, I thought it onlyContinue ReadingContinue Reading

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New Product:  Retractable Towel Ring

New Product: Retractable Towel Ring

In my design work, I find that folks either love towel rings or hate ’em.  Some people love the fact that their hand towel is easy to reach and tends to dry more quickly on a ring.  Other folks hate the fact that their towels constantly fall out of the ring, and sometimes hang inContinue ReadingContinue Reading

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