The change of seasons also means it’s time to spend some time outside preparing your home for spring and summer.
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Renovation (also called remodeling) is the process of improving a broken, damaged, or outdated structure. Renovations are typically either commercial or residential. Additionally, renovation can refer to making something new, or bringing something back to life and can apply in social contexts. For example, a community can be renovated if it is strengthened and revived.
Home improvement, home renovation or remodeling is the process of renovating or making additions to one's home.
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Remodelista
06 July 2020
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Current Obsessions: Craft and Kinship
Mark your calendars: Field + Supply, designer Brad Ford’s beloved modern makers market held twice a year in Kingston, NY, will be going virtual with Summer MRKT, a virtual fair; on Thursday, July 16th, through Sunday, July 19th. Register for the event at Field + Supply. Students at the Harvard Graduate School of Design have […]
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Trend Alert: Handmade Graphic Flags as Decor
In honor of Fourth of July, a roundup of handmade graphic flags for the summer interior. For more flag intel: A Flag for Every Family from a Pair of Paris Artists Design Sleuth: Made-in-the-USA American Flags DIY: American Flag as Window Treatment
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Paddington Pied-à-Terre: A Colorful Small-Space London Design by Beata Heuman
If you ask Beata Heuman, the problem with most rooms is that “people lack an imaginative approach.” The same could not be said of the rising star interior designer. Heuman, 37, is based in London, where she runs her own seven-person firm—in lieu of going to design school, she trained, starting at age 21, in […]
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The Sand-Free Cottage: 8 Ways to Keep the Beach at Bay
In summer nothing beats the feel of sand between your toes. Unless, of course, you happen to be inside. Sandy floors (or worse, sheets) are the bane of every beach cottage. But, as this native Cape Codder has discovered, there are ways to keep the sand at bay. Here are eight solutions to stop sand […]
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Kitchen of the Week: A Laid-Back Courtyard Kitchen Where ‘Family Life Unfolds’
It’s common for clients to create a wish list for their architect before a project starts. An open kitchen, ample storage, sustainable design, a native garden—these were all on the project brief that architect Zoe Geyer, of ZGA Studio, received a few years ago from her clients, a young couple looking to build a new […]
Retro Renovation
Retro Renovation
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Cleaning spree
Update: I’m taking a brief break from the blog to do all manner of cleaning / finishing unfinished projects / tackling to-do lists — you know what I mean! I’ll continue to monitor comments, and may post new stories depending on what comes up. Meanwhile: Enjoy the archive of 3,000+ stories (!) — dive into […]
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New Old Stock Geneva kitchen cabinet badges
Lookie what just showed up on ebay >> New Old Stock Geneva kitchen cabinet emblem badges <<! Update: These sold out soon after I published the story. Thanks to the sellers lionsmountainantiques for giving me permission to archive these images here! Note, the links to ebay earn me a commission if you click and buy. […]
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Dishmaster Bar Boy — a bar sink sold with a Dishmaster faucet, New Old Stock, yum!
We love our Dishmasters — vintage and new — and now, look at this rarity: A Dishmaster Bar Boy — a stainless steel bar sink packaged complete with M-59 Dishmaster faucet, unused and still in its original box now for sale by junqluv on ebay. “For family room, patio, apartment, boat, mobile home” — some […]
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Ugly Duckling House
06 July 2020
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Glowing Butterfly | Free Cross Stitch Pattern
This “glowing” butterfly cross stitch pattern is a nice pick-me-up pattern to complete! Every month, I’m sharing new cross stitch patterns created by me. I’ve been wanting to do a butterfly one for a bit, and have actually accumulated a number of images to turn into a series for my Etsy shop, but I thought... Read More about Glowing Butterfly | Free Cross Stitch Pattern
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Whoa, Baby!
We’ve got some news, friends! You’re reading the title right, and no, this is not a drill! This fall, we’ll be welcoming a new member to the UDH crew. And this time, they (presumably) won’t have any fur. 😉 I’ve had a little time to type out this post, so I thought I’d start with... Read More about Whoa, Baby!
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Ruby’s Revival: Getting Noticed with Custom Decals
This is just a fun, quick update… but you should watch the video to see a sneak peek of what I’m posting about tomorrow! 😉 As we continue to do some polishing and demo on the vintage camper project (new posts coming soon!), we’ve noticed that occasionally, someone else in the storage lot where Ruby... Read More about Ruby’s Revival: Getting Noticed with Custom Decals
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A Quick Refresh for the Guest Bath!
If you have a bathroom with NO windows, you may be looking for a few tricks to make it feel clean and refreshing. After several years of looking at my drab guest bathroom, new paint created an opportunity for just that! Almost every room in my house has at least some source of natural light.... Read More about A Quick Refresh for the Guest Bath!
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Blue Space | Free Cross Stitch Pattern
Stars, space, galaxies, oh my! (I know that’s ridiculous, but I couldn’t think of a better intro.) Every month, I’m sharing new cross stitch patterns created by me. I’ve been wanting to do a “galaxy” or “space” or “starry sky” pattern for a while now, and have collected a few images to turn into patterns.... Read More about Blue Space | Free Cross Stitch Pattern
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