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A Place of His Own: Boy's First Bedroom

November 22nd, 2013
Let’s face it, a boy’s bedroom is simply the first iteration of a future man cave. Take my oldest grandson, Matia, who is 10. The first time my son laid him in my arms, it was mutual love at first sight, and he and I have been best buds ever since. Matia has twin sisters who, although he loves them dearly and defends them fiercely, are nonetheless the bane of his existence. S ...

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November 21st, 2013
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November 21st, 2013
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Bedroom Lounge Spaces for Daytime Luxuriating

November 21st, 2013
The bedroom is where you can completely relax and let your cares melt away. But why should the bed get all the glory? By transforming an open corner or wall space in the bedroom into a lounge area for your awake hours, you can turn the room into an oasis that serves all of your relaxation desires. These ideas can help. Warning: Side effects of such inspiration may cause you t ...

You Said It: 'Don't Use Your Phone' and Other Tips of the Week

November 20th, 2013
This week Houzz stories reminded me that my cat is worth the torn up hand-knotted rug, taught me about an artist making amazing chandeliers from reclaimed bicycle chains, and introduced me to a genius invention called the Corkcicle, among other things. As usual, there was so much great information it was hard to remember it all, but here are a few favorite sentiments, tips, rem ...

7 Strategies for a Well-Designed Kitchen

November 19th, 2013
What's the most important room in your house? For me it's the kitchen. I love to eat, cook and spend time with family, and the kitchen is where I can do it all. With today's busy schedules, mealtimes are often the only times families have to spend with one another. So how can you have the perfect kitchen for your lifestyle, stay within your budget and maximize resale value? One ...
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15 Ways to Warm Up Your Bathroom for Winter

November 19th, 2013
Oh, that dread — you wake up in the middle of the night to take a trip to the bathroom, but you know that cold tile will chill all the toastiness right out of your feet. Or you come in from a chilly football game longing to take a luxurious soak in the tub, but the thought of shedding your layers of fleece stops you in your tracks. Soon it will be that time of year when you wan ...
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6 Green-Roof Myths, Busted

November 18th, 2013
Green roofs, living roofs, vegetated roofs, ecoroofs — whatever you want to call them, they are sprouting up everywhere lately, including atop residential homes. And with that increase in popularity comes general assumptions and misconceptions. For example, that green roofs are only for ecobuffs, they're high maintenance and they're experimental and risky. All untrue.Let's take ...
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15 Ways to Warm Up Your Bathroom for Winter

November 18th, 2013
Oh, that dread — you wake up in the middle of the night to take a trip to the bathroom, but you know that cold tile will chill all the toastiness right out of your feet. Or you come in from a chilly football game longing to take a luxurious soak in the tub, but the thought of shedding your layers of fleece stops you in your tracks. Soon it will be that time of year when you wan ...
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The 15 Most Popular Closet Luxuries on Houzz

November 17th, 2013
Clothes on the floor, piles of stacked shoes, overburdened clothing rods — sound familiar? They're all common closet afflictions, and they can quickly turn a closet into a disaster zone. You're not alone; we all can relate. After all, it's hard to find space for all of our goodies, and most of us are more than willing to sacrifice perfect order for just one more pair of killer b ...
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