See how home deconstruction can reduce the amount of project debris, benefit the environment and leave some extra cash in your pocket.
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Renovation (also called remodeling) is the process of improving a broken, damaged, or outdated structure.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
30 October 2020
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A Dream Dressing Room from Sweden
A perfect combination: a dressing room with built-in closets, a place to perch, and a mine-and-yours sink (plus an adjacent bath). This paneled, shades-of-gray design is the work of Kvänum of West Gotland, Sweden, specialists in traditional millwork and an official supplier to the Swedish Royal Court. It’s in one of their showrooms—so it’s a […]
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5 Insider Secrets to Using a Paint Roller
My boyfriend works as a professional art handler, which sometimes involves painting museum walls to seamless perfection. When I decided to paint a wardrobe for our apartment last month, he kindly let me flail away with a roller for a few hours (doing it my way) before he politely asked if he could give me […]
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Kitchen of the Week: Life Imitates Art in a Swedish Painter’s New Kitchen
Swedish painter Emma Bernhard‘s kitchen is much like her art: minimalist, bold, honest, with a fondness for black. Known for her large-scale works featuring evocative black brush strokes, Emma collaborated with Nordiska Kök to design the space, choosing the firm’s streamlined Valchromat cabinets for a sleek look that offsets the natural warmth of the home’s […]
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10 Easy Pieces: Traditional Wall-Mounted Faucets
We admit to a weakness for traditional utilitarian faucets for the kitchen or the bath; these ten would work equally well in either venue. For more faucet styles see our posts: 10 Easy Pieces: Architects’ Go-To Modern Kitchen Faucets 10 Easy Pieces: Editors’ Favorite Kitchen Faucets 10 Easy Pieces: Best Budget Kitchen Faucets 10 Easy […]
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A Moveable Feast: The Wanda Dinner Party Box from a UK Entertaining Guru
“The qualities of a good night are warmth, charm, shared conversation and generosity of spirit—all sloshed down with a gin martini. Wouldn’t you agree?” That’s “Wanda” speaking, the fictional hostess who inspired Natalie Jones, the owner of design shop Caro in Bruton, Somerset, in the UK, to launch her experiential dinner-party-in-a-box. Each Wanda Box is […]
Retro Renovation
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Retro counter top edging — using inexpensive auto body molding trim
Props to reader Anna for sending this tip: She used adhesive auto body trim to create the look of chrome edging on her vintage counter...
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Nationaline steel kitchen cabinets — our 96th brand of vintage metal kitchen cabinets — sort of
Here’s our 96th brand of vintage metal kitchen cabinets, but not really (explanation to come): Nationaline brand steel kitchen cabinets. Thanks to reader Jim for..
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Vintage nursery rhyme wallpaper — now reproduced by Bradbury & Bradbury
Old Mother Hubbard's cupboard surely had shelves and drawers wallpapered in whimsical vintage wallpaper -- just like one of these four new/old designs from Bradbury & Bradbury Art Wallpaper now being reproduced based on original document designs in their archives.
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Ugly Duckling House
30 October 2020
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Our Son Has Arrived! Introducing…
Surprise! Huge news: our little peanut has arrived six weeks EARLY! Read his introduction and birth stats here.
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12 Easy Desk Builds for Distance Learning
Since remote learning is at an all-time high right now, I figured you might be looking to get organized. Here is a list of desks that are stylish and easy to build, and all made by my DIY pals! While I’m not a parent (quite yet — November is so soon! Aggg!), I know a... Read More about 12 Easy Desk Builds for Distance Learning
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Top 5 Simultaneous Projects Going On Right Now
Take a look at where we’re at with the 5 biggest things on the to-do list right now! You long-time readers already know the drill: I’m never doing just ONE project. It’s not just that I get bored; delays with one project inevitably happen. So rather than stay stuck, I skip over to something else... Read More about Top 5 Simultaneous Projects Going On Right Now
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Palm Frond | Free Cross Stitch Pattern & Library Update
I’ve got a new simple cross stitch pattern to add to the leaf series, and some updates on accessing the library — please be patient! Every month, I’m sharing new cross stitch patterns created by me. As many of you guys already know, I really love plants and have created a cross stitch version that... Read More about Palm Frond | Free Cross Stitch Pattern & Library Update
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Buying Houseplants Online: What to Look For & My Fave Shops
If you’ve ever been tempted to buy a houseplant online but have been a little too afraid, I’ve got a little experience to share and some of my favorite resources to find unusual varieties for budget-friendly shopping! Welcome to the #houseplantclub! Whether you’re new to the houseplant craze because they’re cheering you up during quarantine... Read More about Buying Houseplants Online: What to Look For & My Fave Shops
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