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Archive for January, 2012

“Cosmopolitan craftsman” style in the living room

Homeowner Denise felt stumped on how to update her living room into a space with a more modern feel. Angelo Surmelis of HGTV’s Rate My Space intervened. He updated the decor and furniture while keeping the overall look harmonious with the home&#… Continue reading →

Tax time is here

Around this time of year, tax forms for 2011 are trickling home through the mail. Continue reading →

Winter is the perfect season to organize

If the cold and wind are keeping you indoors this season, there are a slew of small household projects that can have significant impact on the family’s comfort and ease of living. Martha Stewart Living suggests 21 simple ways to divide and conquer oft-forgotten areas Continue reading →

Keep out the winter chill

Elle Decor Fireplaces add aesthetic appeal to the house as well as warmth throughout the winter season. Continue reading →

Winter Gardening

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Winter Gardening

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Best places to live car-free

“The majority of cities that are easy to maneuver on foot or by public access also have relatively large bicycling communities. For example, more people bike to work in a city like Portland, Ore., than in a city like San Antonio, Texas, which is not very pedestrian or bicyclist friendly. Continue reading →

Bottoms up

If the real estate market has hit bottom on the East coast, then there’s nowhere to go but up. The Wall Street Journal reports that cost-conscious buyers are not just surfacing in and around New York suburbs. They’re “storming” the market. In Westchester County, the number of buyers in contract for homes has dramatically increased Continue reading →

A studio for the future

Seattle Times When architect, painter, and photographer David Hall constructed his work studio in the Samish River flood plain, he drew the curiosity and admiration of others in his craft. Continue reading →

Kitchen remodel tips

Homeowners who want to refresh their kitchen spaces often hire professionals to tackle the job. Before consulting with a remodeler, homeowners can save time and money by doing some initial research of their own. Homestyler.com is one of many web tools that enable the user to design floor plans, insert furniture and appliances, and visualize spaces [...] Continue reading →