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Forgo that summer vacation in favor of a retreat you can use right in your own backyard. Decks, patios, landscaping and gardens, and swimming pools and hot tubs can provide a daily relaxing escape from your everyday routines for years to come. 1. Decks: Outdoor Living Decks have become an extremely popular, low-cost way to…

As responsible parents, we want to give our kids every chance to succeed in life that we can: nutritious meals, a good education, a sense of right and wrong. An integral, and sometimes overlooked, aspect of these opportunities is your kids’ activity level. Of course, there’s no one answer to increase your kids’ activity levels,…

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…

Dining room decorating or a formal room makeover is one household task where it’s okay to get a little formal. The dining room is, after all, meant for more elegant entertaining than a living room or den. It should show off the best your home has to offer, but still remain comfortable enough for company…

What do people think of your house when they drive by? If you’re unsure, your curb appeal could probably use a quick overhaul. Fortunately, giving your home an outdoor update doesn’t have to require thousands of dollars and a professional landscaping crew. Here’s a quick checklist to help you improve your home’s curb appeal. ☐…

The mark of exceptional home décor is attention to detail. If you’re looking for home decoration that will set your home apart from your neighbors’, custom metal detailing is your solution. Here are three tips to help you choose the best look for your home — and find the perfect pro to design it. What…

Wood beams are a stunning addition to any home. On top of their beauty, they also add character and a sense of history wherever they are used. And if the cost of real wood causes you to pause, there are other options out there. Structural beams can be framed in decorative wood to create the…

Frosted glass is not just for shower doors anymore. Sure, the bathroom still tops the list of living spaces where frosting is used by homeowners, but there are a number of other places in your home where this glass can provide light, privacy, and great looks, as well. Frosted Glass: Manufacturing and Uses Frosted glass…

Many homeowners are familiar with the scenario of having wood furniture that would be beautiful if not for the countless scratches, dents, and dings in the finish. Similarly, classic wood furniture that has lost a bit of its original charm due to poorly applied paint or stain may also spend its time in storage rather…

Details are what separate magazine-quality designs from mediocre décor. If you’re after professional-grade decorating, consider hiring an interior designer. Here are five ways they can help you create the interior design you’ll love: Spatial solutions. Oddly shaped or cramped rooms are no match for an interior designer. Designers will provide individual solutions for any home,…