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Kitchen DesignHouzz Quiz: What Kitchen Countertop Is Right For You?
The options for kitchen countertops can seem endless. Take our quiz to help you narrow down your selection
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MaterialsAn Architect Shares His Go-To Materials
Aluminum doors, porcelain tiles, polished concrete. Here are the features and finishes this professional returns to time and again
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MaterialsKitchen Ideas: How to Choose the Perfect Backsplash
Backsplashes not only protect your walls, they also add color, pattern and texture. Find out which material is right for you
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WoodDesign Workshop: Plywood as Finish
Trendproof your interior with this sensible guide to using this utilitarian material indoors
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Budget Decorating8 Cost-Effective Ways to Get a High-End Look
Don’t discount that expensive material yet. By using a small amount in a strategic way, you can get a luxurious look without the expense
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Green Building11 Reasons to Live in a House of Straw
Don’t be fooled by the old folk tale. Straw bales are a strong, functional and good-looking building material
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Kitchen Countertops10 Countertop Mashups for the Kitchen
Contrast or complement textures, tones and more by using a mix of materials for countertops and island tops
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ArtSee Winning Modern Quilts on Display at QuiltCon 2015
Top quilts have been chosen from among hundreds at the international show in Austin through February 22. View them and others here
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MaterialsMaterials Workshop: Polycarbonate — a Low-Cost Alternative to Glass
Looking for something lighter, stronger and less expensive than glass? Multiwall polycarbonate may be a good option
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Materials35 Makers Show Us What They Do With Their Favorite Tools
Houzz readers express their creativity in an astonishing range of ways. View their tools — and their works — here
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BrickHow to Make an Interior Brick Wall Work
Learn how to preserve, paint, clean and style a brick wall to fit your design scheme
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