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Demystifying contemporary home decor and design
Mixed up by modern? Confused by what’s considered contemporary? With more emphasis on home design today, it can be difficult for homeowners to distinguish between the array of design styles. Contemporary (or “modern”) is characterized by clean lines and smooth surfaces without intricate details. But that doesn’t mean your home will look stark, cold and [...]
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Simple fixes deliver resort style to your own backyard
Sure you would like to live the fantasy this summer, spending a week lounging at a luxury resort, sipping colorful beverages, sinking into a plush chaise lounge beside a crystal blue pool while a cool breeze wafts through the fronds of a nearby palm. But … there’s this whole thing about the economy. Even though [...]
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Post-modern homes are systems of efficiency
Just as it was only a generation ago when a computer filled an entire room, we’ve come a long way from the days when the average home wasted vast amounts of energy. Many older houses still do – due mainly to antiquated building methods rather than occupant neglect – so if you’re about to build [...]
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‘No renovation required’ bathroom update
You can give your bathroom a fresh update without blowing the budget on renovations. Consider these four simple tips from Hilary Farr, designer and host of W Network’s Love It or List It. Paint or Wallpaper A fresh coat of paint will instantly uplift your bathroom and can be the inspiration for designing around a [...]
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The land of make-believe: Creating playful kids’ rooms on a budget
Most parents can relate: Redecorating your child’s room often turns out to be far more challenging than freshening up the decor in other areas of your home. After all, kids have their own personalities and tastes – and what you like might not mesh with their ideas of the world’s coolest bedrooms. Obviously, as parents, [...]
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Home Building Tidbits
Which Came First?
Which came first, the land or the house? That's a tough question, and can happen in either order. Obviously there was land before there were houses, but should you pick your house plan first or buy your property?
The ideal situation would be to find a piece of property you like, then find a house plan that will fit on that property. This gives you the most options.


