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Bathrooms Revisited Apr. 02, 2022
Aside from kitchens, bathrooms are the rooms that take the hardest use and can become dated in just ... Read More
The High Cost of Procrastination Mar. 28, 2022
Recently, another tale of woe landed in my inbox reminding that it's a story old as time still being... Read More
Family Rooms Mar. 26, 2022
Historically, the first family rooms appeared in floor plans about 50 to 60 years ago. This room was... Read More
A Paler Shade of Gray Mar. 19, 2022
Over the last five to 10 year years, designers and homeowners have seen a shift in the go-to neutral... Read More
A Remarkably Effective and Safe Do-It-Yourself Option for Pest Control Mar. 17, 2022
There is an old adage out there that promises, "Teaching teaches the teacher." I believe that with a... Read More
Styling 101 Mar. 12, 2022
It's the smallest details the make the difference between average interior design and something outs... Read More
When It Comes to Storing Bananas, Don't Believe Old Wives' Tales Mar. 09, 2022
For years, I believed an old wives' tale that bananas will turn black and spoil almost instantly if ... Read More
14 Surprising Ways a Bar of Soap Can Make Your Life Easier Mar. 08, 2022
If you're a fan of liquid soap for hand-washing and prefer to use body wash in the tub and shower, b... Read More
Cheap Source for Quality LED Lightbulbs and More Great Reader Tips Mar. 07, 2022
Not all companies are starving for business these days. If my mailbag is a good indicator, businesse... Read More
Organized Organization Mar. 05, 2022
Organization is an interior design's best friend. Unsurprisingly, human perception is almost entirel... Read More
Keep Important Papers in the Freezer Mar. 01, 2022
I am always entertained and often educated by the tips readers mail in. Today is no exception. I'm p... Read More
A New Hot Date Feb. 26, 2022
Who hasn't been there? After a while, things become routine and the things that you found cute and q... Read More
Paint Savvy Feb. 19, 2022
How you want to feel in your home generally determines the way it looks. Choosing a style that is ap... Read More
Friend or Faux? Feb. 12, 2022
Although tile that looks like wood has been around for years, I don't think there is a home improvem... Read More
Propagating Vegetables From Table Scraps Feb. 09, 2022
Science fair season is coming up. Many kids want to work with plants. One set of experiments that is... Read More
Design Destination: San Miguel de Allende Feb. 05, 2022
San Miguel de Allende is not just another picturesque, rustic town in Mexico. It is a place where cr... Read More
Face to Face With the Junk Drawer Feb. 03, 2022
I'm going to go on a limb and assume that you have a junk drawer. We all have one, and I don't know ... Read More
Add an Additional Bedroom Wall Shelf Feb. 03, 2022
Dear James: Our extra bedroom has just become a junk room with stuff piled all over the place. I wou... Read More
A Machine That Gets Pet and Human Hair Out of Carpet Like Magic Feb. 02, 2022
How often have you been vacuuming and then turned off the vacuum only to see stray hairs — you... Read More
Groundhog Day Feb. 02, 2022
Feb. 2 is Groundhog Day. On this day, if a groundhog sees its shadow, there will be six more weeks o... Read More
