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23.10.2013

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7 Low-Maintenance Lawn Alternatives (8 photos)

Posted: 23 Oct 2013 11:00 AM PDT

Lawns make sense in some areas of the U.S. those regions that receive adequate rainfall, so additional heroic measures aren't necessary to create that swath of green. But what if you live in an area with low rainfall or periodic drought, or you simply want to reduce your landscape maintenance or...

My Houzz: Raw Aesthetics Rule in a Toronto Duplex (12 photos)

Posted: 23 Oct 2013 11:00 AM PDT

Like many new homeowners, Michelle and Todd Temporale moved into their duplex with grand remodeling plans on the horizon. They stripped back the finishes, removed walls and put in new windows. But their attention soon shifted gears when their two kids came along. So their temporary...

Small Luxuries: Wine Refrigerators Offer Handy Storage (11 photos)

Posted: 23 Oct 2013 11:00 AM PDT

You don't need to be a wine connoisseur to appreciate the little luxury of a wine cooler. This small refrigerator helps keep wine at the proper serving temperature for short-term storage. Most wine experts recommend that wine stored in a wine refrigerator should be consumed within a year these appliances...

5 Qualities of a Happy Designer-Client Relationship (5 photos)

Posted: 23 Oct 2013 11:00 AM PDT

There's a rumor going around about designers and decorators that we're all bossy people who roll into your lives, whip together a design plan, slap on a hefty fee and then steamroll through your house executing our vision, client be damned. Truth be told, most of us have strong opinions it comes...

6 Focal Points to Build a Beautiful Interior Around (8 photos)

Posted: 23 Oct 2013 07:00 AM PDT

Well-designed rooms often have a focal point the first thing your eye sees when you enter. Choosing the right item to emphasize sets the tone and mood for a space. Whether it's an architectural feature, a texture, a color or a light fixture, putting the spotlight on one of these...

Simple Pleasures: Wake Up and Smell the Coffee (8 photos)

Posted: 23 Oct 2013 07:00 AM PDT

The rich scent of ground coffee beans, the steam rising from your cup, that first strong sip really, what could be better than a cup of perfectly brewed coffee first thing in the morning? For coffee lovers like myself, the answer is obvious: nothing. But how often do you really slow down and savor...

Basement of the Week: Games, Guests and Ship-Shape Storage in Toronto (16 photos)

Posted: 23 Oct 2013 07:00 AM PDT

Interior designer Karen Sealy has spent a lot of time on boats, which served her well when it came time to finish the basement of her small Toronto bungalow. She approached the space like it was a ship's cabin, integrating entertaining...

Guest Picks: An Arsenal for Urban Gardeners (20 photos)

Posted: 23 Oct 2013 06:55 AM PDT

Urban gardening has been a trend for a while, but I truly believe that it is here to stay, because urbanites are striving for more nature in their everyday lives. What started out as buying freshly cut flowers regularly kept going one step further: buying potted herbs, then planting greens and finally...

My Houzz: Parents-to-Be Whip Up an Apartment Overhaul, Hold the Color (15 photos)

Posted: 22 Oct 2013 03:00 PM PDT

Graphic designer Karlijn de Jong works with color all day long. So when she arrives home, she prefers to unwind in a "calm, subtle environment," she says. In others words: no bright colors, please! Drawing from strong Scandinavian influences and a monochrome palette of black, white and gray,...

Better, Smarter Smoke Detectors Push All the Right Buttons (3 photos)

Posted: 22 Oct 2013 03:00 PM PDT

Smoke alarms, which have become a standard and required feature of every house and apartment, dont work very well. They typically emit a high-pitched tone when activated, and it's difficult to tell which direction the tone is coming from. When theres a fire, knowing where that fire is happening...

Green Grows Up: The Many Faces of Today's LEED Homes (8 photos)

Posted: 22 Oct 2013 03:00 PM PDT

Doing my part to contribute to sustainable development is all well and good, but what will my house look like?" This is often the secret (or not so secret) thought running through the minds of many homebuyers and builders considering a LEED...

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