Articles filed under Decor
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Right at home: Tips for living in a small spaceJul 10, 2014 5:45 am - For many young people, a first apartment might be a cramped studio or just a bedroom in a shared living arrangement. Juggling that room's living, dining and sleeping spa...
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How to choose an outdoor rugJul 10, 2014 1:01 am - The good news about outdoor rugs? They're pretty much foolproof. Thanks to synthetic fibers, such as polypropylene, and acrylic and U.V. inhibitors, they resist moistur...
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Stylists offer easy ways to perk up your porchJul 07, 2014 6:00 am - When this Fox Valley homeowner decided to add a porch onto her house, she knew that it was a case of go big or go home. “I didn't want it to be so narrow that we were f...
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Better chemistry takes us back to natureJul 05, 2014 6:00 am - Q. We have a small, underused patio outside our bedroom. This is the first time I've ever lived in a house, because I grew up in apartments, and I need advice on how to ...
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Icelandic design branches outJul 05, 2014 12:01 am - Being a small, sparsely populated island nudged up against the edge of the Arctic Circle hasn't stopped Iceland from nurturing a rich and varied design industry. While V...
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Think of luxury as a trial run for affordable goodsJul 04, 2014 6:00 am - People all over the world — those who can afford it — want the best of the best for their home. But just what is it that they consider luxury? Every day there is somethi...
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Show your USA spirit with these delightful displaysJul 03, 2014 6:00 am - Bandanna bonanza Easy to find and inexpensive, bandannas provide plenty of decorative bang for your buck. For example, use these colorful hankies to fashion boy-how...
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How to get more privacy in your backyardJun 28, 2014 6:00 am - Those in temperate climates consider outdoor areas extensions of their homes, lounging and eating alfresco as part of daily life. For people in colder climates, being ab...
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New nostalgia: Home decor with a retro vibeJun 28, 2014 6:00 am - If you spent childhood summers on a northern lake, grew up lunching at diners and shake shacks, or took a college road trip, you'll be all over the next big home décor ...
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Open and shut case: Choosing and hanging shuttersJun 27, 2014 5:45 am - Although glass and screens have eliminated the practical need for shutters, they're still popular for decoration. "They add another layer of thoughtful detailing to a ho...