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Maximizing Home Value: Converting Your Garage into Livable Space
The garage is becoming a growing opportunity for homeowners to expand…..often converting their garages into living rooms or indoor-outdoor entertainment areas. (NY TIMES) 10/6/2025
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Hot Days, Cool Paint: A New Way to Beat the Heat
Doucet, an inventor, discovered that the inside temperature of a house painted black was on average 7 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than a white one. In summer, the white model house was 12 degrees Fahrenheit cooler. Now he has invented a paint that changes color via a thermochromic response, which refers to how chains of liquid…
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Outdoor Baths Are Booming — And They’re More Than Just a Spa Day Upgrade
Yes, outdoor baths are indeed gaining popularity as a luxury home amenity, adding a unique spa-like element to backyards. While outdoor showers remain popular for their practicality and connection to nature, the trend for outdoor baths is emerging, especially in the context of: However, it’s worth noting: In summary, while outdoor showers are certainly not “last…
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5 Common Bathroom Renovation Mistakes to Avoid
What are 5 mistakes people make when renovating a bathroom? 1. Overhead rain showers with insufficient water pressure that produce a trickle not a shower…2. Niches in shower and bath areas that are difficult to keep clean.3. Sleek linear drains that are often forgotten in the cleaning process…. until they are not.4. Wall mounted faucets without…
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Lessons from a Serial Renovator: 10 Rules for Smarter, Safer Home Upgrades
Here are some thoughts about successful renovating from a serial renovator:
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The Art of Lighting: Adjusting Your Home’s Atmosphere to the Changing Light
The color of light changes throughout the day, from bright bluish light in the morning to warm, yellow light in the late afternoon. In the morning, the light from the east is cooler and in the evening, as the sun goes down, it gets warmer. So the mood and ambience naturally changes across the day.…
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Top Kitchen Design Trends: Blending Functionality, Style, and Earthy Elegance
Here are some KITCHEN design trends worth noting: Big, functional vent hoods that blend in….Exposed beams and visible means of support… Earthy Neutral colors…. Fabric Panels on cabinets…. Long sculptural Island lighting…. Wooden hardware….Gleaming bistro racks for storage…. Chic, Camouflaged storage….Impervious stone: a revolution against boldly patterned or Calacatta marble? (WSJ) 2/26/2025
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50% of Renovators Exceed Initial Budget, Survey Shows
50% of the renovators surveyed by Houzz in 2022 who had set an initial budget said they’d overshot it, with 12% overspending by 25 – 49%, and 5% going over by more than 50%. (FT) 2/3/2025
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Renovation 101: Expert Tips and Action Steps for a Successful Home Makeover
Thinking about renovating? Here are some action steps from the pro’s: