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10 Ideas to Make Every Day at Home a Little Better

September 20th, 2020

When imagining how you can improve your daily life, it’s normal to think big: outfit a new kitchen, redesign the bathroom or extend the loft. But little changes — like giving yourself a future present or creating a “done” list — can go a long way too. Check out these suggestions for more happiness right now. 1. Put Up a Picture We’re not talking about investing in expensive artwork — this i ...

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8 Ideas to Give Your Yard a Boost for Fall

September 16th, 2020

As we stay close to home this fall and grapple with changes to routines, our homes and gardens can offer more than shelter. A pot of brightly colored flowers on your porch can help lift your mood and brighten your street. Setting up a badminton net or hanging a swing gives kids a place to burn off some energy after school, whether or not they’re returning to classrooms this fall. Installing a ...

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Professional Tips for Organizing Your Clothes Closet

September 9th, 2020

Transitioning out of summer means swapping flip-flops for boots, making room for winter coats and trading swim stuff for snow gear. And that’s why it’s the perfect time to clean out and reorganize those closets you’ve been meaning to conquer. Tackle the task with tips from professional organizers skilled in the art of making sense of your space and your stuff.Sort Ginny Snook Scott, custom s ...

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9 Ways to Refresh Your Summer Container Gardens for Fall

September 7th, 2020

There’s no need to completely rework your summer containers to give them fall flair. Instead, check out these nine ideas for updating existing container gardens (or, if you’re inspired, potting up new ones), including one plant to add for instant drama, and a zero-effort, lazy-gardener’s trick for covering a bare spot.1. Add Bold Foliage Plants Swap tired warm-season flowers for richly color ...

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How to Carve Out a Corner Designed Just for You

September 4th, 2020

Having a room of one’s own is an appealing idea — a space just for you, where you can read, journal, craft, do yoga or simply relax, away from the bustle of a busy house. But even if you don’t have an entire room to spare, carving out a special corner designed for you and you alone is something doable. Rev up your inspiration with these 10 creative corners, from reading nooks to hammock hango ...

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To-Dos: Your September Home Checklist

September 2nd, 2020

From the first days, which probably still feel like summer, to the last, when you may notice that first chill in the air, September is a time of transition. Get your home ready for the season ahead by ticking off these to-dos, from adding cozy layers to scheduling necessary maintenance — and then curl up in your favorite chair and savor the comforts of home.Things to Check Off Your List in an ...

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What We Need and Want From Our Homes Today

August 30th, 2020

What makes a healthy, happy home? How can we make an open-plan room more functional? And what factors influence our design choices? These questions and many more were discussed at this year’s Designscape, a three-day London-based virtual event from the creatives behind annual fairs such as designjunction and Decorex. Here’s an overview of some of the ideas explored in the lively panel discuss ...

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10 Design Tips for Planning a Family Kitchen

August 7th, 2020

When planning a new kitchen, it’s important to consider the requirements of everyone who’ll be using it. For family homes, this means having an adaptable space that can meet your needs and those of your children, both while they’re young and as they grow into teenagers. This is just as important for anyone planning a kitchen who hopes to have children in the future. A kitchen is not just a p ...

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To-Dos: Your August Home Checklist

August 3rd, 2020

With the transition from summer to the beginning of a new school year (and maybe some back-to-work blues), August can feel like a sudden downshift. Stretch out these last days of summer by squeezing in a few more home projects, savoring simple pleasures and, when the time comes, preparing the house for fall. Pick from these to-dos to create your perfect August plan.Things to Check Off Your Li ...

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How Your Home Can Help You Get 8 Hours of Sleep

July 31st, 2020

Getting in a good eight hours of sleep promotes good health and longevity, according to Matthew Walker, founder and director of the Center for Human Sleep Science, at the University of California, Berkeley. And yet many of us are scraping by on a whole lot less. How can we improve the nightly total? Maximizing comfort in our bedrooms and keeping them dark to establish good habits are just two ...

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