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Go Vertical in Your Garden
The famous columnist Doug Larson once wrote, “A weed is a plant that has mastered every survival skill except for learning how to grow in rows.” They say new gardeners learn by trial and error, but...
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Is a Retro Kitchen a No-No?
After 23 years of marriage, my wife and I have met our Waterloo: Our kitchen’s remodel. I’ve always dreamed of having a 50s-style diner kitchen. My wife says they’re tacky and wants a modern, chef’s...
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Four Reasons to Love Kitchen Islands
When someone is crazy for kitchens, like I am, there are a few things you’ll hear them mention over and over again. The wish list usually reads: gorgeous countertops, super efficient storage,...
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Pictures in the Powder Room
My wife likes black and white pictures in the bathrooms. I’ve told her that it’s okay as long as they aren’t pictures of the family. What do you think? – Dan G, TX Photo: HGTV.com, Designer Michael...
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Lighten Up! Understanding Uplighting
The sun, that big light fixture in the sky, shines down upon us, dispersing light from above. When we create lighting schemes for our daily lives, we tend to do the same. Indoor and landscape lighting...
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Not So Fast! Good-Looking Safety Gates
We can all agree that when it comes to our little ones, whether they’re your people or your pets – safety comes first. But that does beg the question – what comes second? And I think the answer is:...
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4 Ways Above Ground Pools Can Look Cool
Summer officially arrives this week, which means it’s time to grab a suit, towel and some sun! This is the time of year that those lucky folks with pools start to entertain a few more guests every...
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Pastels: Yay or Passé?
Photo: Boutique-dasgurias.blogspot.com In all things design-related, trends come and go. Last year we saw a huge rush of neon and neutral pairings in fashion and home décor. This year, another classic...
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Patriotic Palettes: Red, White and Blue for Any Room
Photo: DecorPad.com Last year, I took a look at the different ways we can bring our Fourth of July celebrations outside. This year, I’ve decided to bring the party indoors. I’m talking about the...
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Blog Cabin 2014: Big Winner Week!
Photo: Eric Perry © 2014, DIY Network/Scripps Networks, LLC As some of you may know, this week is a very special week. It’s the week that someone, somewhere is getting the phone call of a lifetime –...
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Blog Cabin 2015: Glass Cabinets – Stunning or Stressful?
Happy Presidents Day! I hope you’re all still voting away on all of the design elements for this year’s spectacular Blog Cabin. I’ve been following the results with baited breath and have to say,...
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