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Left: © bradleyhebdon / iStock / Getty Images Plus / Getty images. Right: © Tuomas Lehtinen / Moment / Getty images. The biggest difference between engineered hardwood versus laminate floors is the materials they’re made of. Engineered hardwood floors have a top veneer made of real hardwood, so it looks like solid wood flooring. On…

Left/Top: ©Tuomas Lehtinen / Moment / Getty images. Bottom/Right: © Zephyr18 / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images. When it comes to laminate flooring versus hardwood, there are several key differences. Both are popular floor coverings, but each excels in different areas. Laminate is a good fit for basements, kids’ spaces, and moisture-prone rooms where hardwood will…

Q: Our new home has an awful, bright security light out in front. I’d like to create a more appealing entry after dark. Where do I start? A: The curbside entry to any home is equally important, day or night, if visitors are to feel welcome. Unfortunately security lights sap both color and ambiance, making…

Too often people don’t take the time to properly consider and adorn their home’s entryway. This is because the entryway is a hallway and not a room in the house. Yet, you should remember that an entryway is the first impression a visitor has of a home’s interior. It needs to be functional but also…

An attractive, welcoming entrance does more to greet friends and family than any other element of your home’s exterior. But, don’t forget that your entrance is much more than just your front door. Your walkways, your landscaping, your lighting and your front porch are all part of that first entry impression. Most front entrances do…