Articles filed under Decor
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Barn doors add style to spaceJul 23, 2017 7:01 am - Barn doors are a brilliant way to conserve space. The idea has been around for a while now, so it's not the hottest news. Still, I'm a huge fan of this type of room clos...
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Decorate a dorm to feel like homeJul 23, 2017 7:01 am - I've got two years to go until my 16-year-old is off to college. Sometimes, I don't know if I'm actually looking forward to those quiet days or if I will languish in dep...
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Be sure to plant dependable perennialsJul 23, 2017 6:00 am - Gardeners love the hunt for new plants, whether the plants are new to the industry or just new to them. While it is fun to be the first in the neighborhood to have a new...
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Why it's wise to upgrade downstairsJul 23, 2017 6:00 am - Feeling pressed for space? The solution might be right under your feet. Finished basements are a low-cost way to add resale value to your home at a fraction of what it c...
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Don't trash these garbage cansJul 22, 2017 6:00 am - At its most basic level, a trash can "has to work," says Julie Carlson, founder and editor-in-chief of Remodelista. But that doesn't mean it can't please the eye. When C...
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A dorm for grown-ups built in a historic mansionJul 21, 2017 6:00 am - WASHINGTON — Remember when apartment buildings with pools and gyms were a big deal? Then real estate developers threw in flat-screen TVs and free wireless. Then concierg...
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Renovation can be costly, but often satisfyingJul 16, 2017 6:01 am - Converting an old house into a luxurious dwelling that includes everything you have always imagined is - without a doubt - a most satisfactory feat. Of course, to launch...
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1905 steamship menu a collectible mementoJul 16, 2017 6:01 am - Q. This 1905 ocean liner steamship menu belonged to my great-grandmother. According to family history, she would have been around 12 years old when they were traveling h...
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An art lover's make-it-work momentJul 16, 2017 6:00 am - When George Dant decided to downsize, he didn't go far from home. He moved from the upper two floors of his Washington, D.C., row house to the basement. But when you des...
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Create an outdoor room for summerJul 16, 2017 6:00 am - Dining al fresco is at the heart of celebrating the warm weather. Here are a few bits of advice to create an outdoor room that might add to your overall enjoyment of sum...