Design

An In-Law Suite Offers Versatility

It may be called an in-law suite, but that doesn’t mean only your in-laws can stay there. For many reasons, an in-law suite may be a good investment and improvement for your property, as well as a place for your in-laws to stay. Approximately 20% of the U.S. population lives

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Arc Fault Breaker: A Life-Saving Electrical Device

by Mario Traina and Amber Traina, Owners, Allied Electric Many homeowners are familiar with standard breakers and what they do. But do you know what an arc fault circuit interrupter is and that they can protect your home and family from the ravaging effects of electrical fires? Unfortunately, electrical fires

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Limewashing Ages a Room – In a Good Way

People have been applying lime-based paint to interior and exterior walls since the days of ancient Rome, and there are lots of reasons why they’re still doing it today. Limewashing is economical, it uses natural ingredients, it’s able to add depth and texture that’s hard to surpass with any other

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Be ‘Smart’ when Watering

by Chris Darnell, ZebraScapes Landscaping The general-use case of technology is to make more efficient what would otherwise be a longer, more painstaking process. This has rang true through time from the wheel to the printing press. Even today, the advent of modern computer systems has advanced innovation to unprecedented

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Moody Colors add Depth & Intimacy to Rooms

So much of interior design embraces natural and artificial light, pale neutral shades and other tricks to make a room appear “airy.” But what if you’re looking for depth? Using darker colors that can give a space either modern or vintage overtones, depending on how you use them. Darker colors

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Take your Movies Outdoors

Watching a movie in your backyard can be a lot more fun and exciting than watching one indoors. But adding a theater to your backyard is more challenging than setting up a media room inside. It can be worth the effort, though, because it allows you to host movie nights

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Style your Laundry Room into a Functional Haven

When you don’t enjoy doing the laundry, it can be difficult to want to put much effort into designing the laundry room. However, ensuring that it’s efficient and attractive minimizes the time you do spend there while making it a little more pleasant. Choose the right appliances Think carefully about

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Tailor Kitchen Islands to your Style

by Blake Herzog Islands are now an expected feature for home kitchens, especially luxurious ones. But as essential as they can be for food preparation, socializing and storage, the boxy, rectangular structure they typically take may not be ideal for your personal use or aesthetics. These features can be shaped

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Cabin Gets Modern Remake

Photo by Austin LaRue Baker by Earth & Images After raising a family and recently retiring, the owner of this home enlisted the help of Earth & Images to modernize his 3,200-square-foot dark, dated Flagstaff cabin. The goal was to update and brighten the interiors with the use of clean,

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