Think ‘double duty’ for small spaces
Credit: Houzz By Houzz I want to assure you that all the pain and effort of downsizing is really worth it. One of the many joys you’ll discover is that you’ll use all of your rooms,...
View ArticleDecorating 101: How much will it cost me?
By Fred Albert – Houzz Editorial Staff You’ve just moved into a new home, and you’re ready to decorate. Or you’ve been in your home for a while and want to give the place a whole new look. And you want...
View ArticleReplace garage doors for more curb appeal
By Laura Gaskill – Houzz Contributor A garage that faces the street (especially a large two- or three-car garage) can take up a lot of visual real estate. If your garage doors are in poor shape, clash...
View ArticleWildlife-sensitive ways to light a coastal landscape
By Falon Mahalic – Houzz Contributor A well-lit beach garden creates a place for relaxing and listening to the ocean waves in the evening. But artificial lighting disrupts coastal animal behavior in...
View ArticleYour July home checklist
By Laura Gaskill – Houzz With backyard barbecues, clambakes and beach days, July is a time when many of us spend (or wish we were spending) more time outdoors than in. This month’s checklist offers...
View ArticleFirst-time buyer’s guide to home maintenance
By Christine Tusher – Houzz When you buy your first house, you have a lot going on with moving in, perhaps buying some furniture, hosting your first party at the house and getting used to those...
View ArticlePaint bookcases to transform a room
By Laura Gaskill – Houzz Because of their sheer size, bookcases make a natural focal point in a room. Why not take advantage of that fact and treat your bookshelves to a colorful makeover? A fresh lick...
View ArticlePeek inside LeBron James’ Miami home
By Katie Doyle – Bankrate.com Price: $15 million Amenities: 12,178 square feet 6 bedrooms 8.5 bathrooms Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James is still trying to unload his Miami manse, according to...
View Article5 kitchens to inspire your own chef’s dreams
By Dana Dratch • Bankrate.com Dreaming of a new kitchen? Maybe you have visions of a large center island and plenty of space to make cookies or roll out pastry dough. Or you want to trade a cramped,...
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