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The day before my house burned down, I was thinking about flags. It was the end of June, and we were in the midst of... more »
by Alison Hodgson May 20, 2013
Calm down, ladies. When a man wants his own space in the house — be it a cave, garage, bar, media room, billiards hall, woodshop... more »
May 20, 2013
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Summer is right around the corner, and it's time to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. From classic square planters to modern and stylish urns, this seasonal selection offers all you need to make your patio and porch stand out. Show off your... more »
May 20, 2013
One of the first things I do when I see a room for the first time is study the options for furniture arrangement. Sometimes there can be more than one great option. Occasionally, things like windows, a fireplace or doorways can limit options and stump... more »
May 20, 2013
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It seems like choices for planter filling have become very polarized these days. Gardeners either opt for a stiff boxwood ball to impart minimalist European flair or an ever-more-complex assortment of carefully studied annuals. I am proudly guilty of... more »
May 19, 2013
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In 1908 in Haarlem, the Netherlands (yes, New York City's Harlem neighborhood was named after this city), architect J.A.G. van der Steur built a neoclassical-style orphanage and a residence next door for its director. By 1988 federal authorities had taken... more »
May 19, 2013
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With a design of the future on top and a nod to the past on the base, this eclectic chair mixes iconic and innovative design in an award-winning piece of furniture. Katie Lee, a product design student at the University of Oregon, designed this "6 Shades... more »
May 19, 2013
Maine architect Riley Pratt estimates that the average energy bill for his home is less than $20 per month. And that’s including the $10 a month he pays just to have service. To put that into perspective, the average homeowner in Maine... more »
May 19, 2013
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A while back we took a peek at the groovy lounge-like basement where this bachelor homeowner entertains during winter weather;... more »
May 19, 2013
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I get a lot of questions from friends and clients about how to finish off their rooms. I am a big believer in a little bit of texture, some pattern, a few layers and the little details. It's those things that tie everything together and help a space look... more »
May 19, 2013
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A love of restoring junk to its former glory led a professional Porsche driver to build this incredible garage. The 3,981-square-foot space is dedicated solely to his collections; everything in here was trashed at some point but now shines after careful... more »
May 18, 2013
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Putting up a wall was anything but easy a century ago. Once you framed a wall or ceiling out of wood and were ready to close it in with a finished surface ready for paint or paper, you'd first nail on small strips of wood called laths, then put on several... more »
May 18, 2013
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This homeowner called interior designer Lisa Konjicek-Segundo of Olive Juice Designs at the last minute, or rather, the last trimester, to transform a junk room into a nursery. They didn't... more »
May 18, 2013
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Using clever DIY methods, Craigslist bargains and materials from big-box stores, interior design couple Percy Bright and Tara Mangini have fashioned a gorgeous custom style for their three-story, early-20th-century row house in South Philadelphia.... more »
May 18, 2013
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As someone who has been subscribing to the Paleo diet for a while, I find that I'm often asked by people who are trying it out for the first time what they should eat on a day-to-day basis. When I think about it, I realize that it's much harder to find... more »
May 18, 2013
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