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Top Prospects for Alternative Insulation in the Home

Insulation is a critical aspect of home construction, but traditional materials are far from perfect. If a product could be affordable, environmentally friendly, and convenient to work with – and offer an unprecedented R-value – then it could corner the insulation market.

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Great Tips on Creating the Best Outdoor Living Space for Your Home

For many homeowners, the coming of warmer weather means enjoying time outside on a cozy and inviting patio, porch, or deck. Color, furniture, outdoor kitchens, outdoor fireplaces, and more all go into creating a relaxing space for you and your family to enjoy. But which space is best for you?

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Sensational Ways to Put Focus on the Bathroom Floor

Add a dash of splash to your bathroom with a fascinating and eye-catching floor finish. Go all out with porcelain and ceramic tiles, marble, engineered wood, natural stone, vinyl, or colorful new designs in mosaics. Whatever you choose, you can create an amazing and sparkling atmosphere in your home.

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Top Reasons to Close Up Your Chimney Permanently

Love fireplaces? Brace for some bad news: a fireplace and the subsequent chimney aren't the blessing you might consider them to be. Many home improvement professionals see your chimney as a liability instead of a commodity and actually recommend sealing it up permanently. Here are some reasons driving that suggestion.

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Rising Women Architects Push Forward Modern Style House Design

They are residential architects, passionate about their work. They are also women – who have excelled in a male-dominated field and continue to shake the status quo to attain influential positions in architecture. During National Women’s History Month, we acclaim the exceptional achievements of these extraordinary architects of the 21st century.

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Hygge: How to Create a Cozy Ambiance in Your Home

In Denmark, an entire way of life is built around hygge (hoo-gah) – creating a comfortable ambiance, a home where you can relax and into which guests are welcome. A few simple tweaks and additions to your home can help to create your own cozy atmosphere.

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President James Madison’s Montpelier: Distinctive Southern Style

Perhaps as complex as the man who called it home, Montpelier – President James Madison’s Southern style plantation mansion – is as much a cultural institution as it is an estate that’s been transformed and re-shaped throughout the years to capture its history and the legacy of the Father of the Constitution.

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How to Design a Family Room around a Wall-Mounted TV

Creating the perfect design for the family room in your floor plan is already a serious challenge, but what do you do when a wall-mounted TV is added to the mix? Our tips will help you design a space that makes that new flat-screen the shining star of your home.

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Fun and Smart Designs That Define a Timeless Kitchen

As you step into your dream kitchen, imagine it a few years from now. Will it still be as stylish and attractive as it is today? Remember, a lot of money rides on kitchen renovations. To ensure your a “kitchen for the ages” that never loses its appeal, consider these elements

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Top Interior Home Design Trends for 2017

Interior home design trends may not be as fleeting as they are in fashion, but there are still strong popular styles that ebb and flow each year. We highlight 6 of the most essential interior decorating trends of 2017. All of them have slowly gained momentum during the past year.