The Best and Worst Home Improvement Projects To DIY

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The popularity of Do-It-Yourself home improvement projects has gone through the roof in recent years. Blame the abundance of “how-to” advice on TV and the Internet. Googling “DIY” will bring up a galaxy of websites promising to teach you everything from replacing a doorknob to adding a bathroom. You can find step-by-step instructions on YouTube [...]

Cook Up a Refresh in Your Kitchen

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The kitchen is the indisputable heart of the home. Whether it be making delicious soups from Nevada County grown produce or helping kids with their homework, the kitchen has evolved into a multi-functional space where we eat, work, share, gather and entertain. With such a pivotal role to play, it’s not surprising that an outdated [...]

Millennials Show Overwhelming Interest in 3D Printed Homes

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By Jesse Williams What would you say if someone offered you the chance to live in a home that was not traditionally built, but printed? If you answered, “possibly,” you would be among two-thirds of American consumers who are open to the relatively new technology of 3D printing—something that builders claim will allow cheaper, faster-built [...]

Heavenly Kitchen Creations

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It’s easy to follow a recipe and decorate remarkable confections, but what rule of thumb do you follow when choosing kitchen cabinets and countertops? With so many tempting choices, it helps to stay focused on a few key items. Take a cue from our helpful hints on kitchen design and combine the perfect mix of [...]

It’s Finally 2021, Make Your Home Feel New Again

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Hurrah it’s 2021! I don’t think anyone is sorry to say goodbye to 2020. A new year brings a new start. Normally, we have our list of resolutions; our promises to get to the gym, not to procrastinate on our projects, and spend more quality time with friends and family.  Instead of just making a [...]

The Home Identity Crisis: The Dining Room Office

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Remember life pre-pandemic lock down before your dining room morphed into your Zoom room, office, workstation and study hall? Thanks to your new work-at-home lifestyle, files and papers found a permanent home on your dining room table. You probably haven’t had a meal on that table, besides a quick sandwich and many coffees, since the [...]

Pantone Color(s) Of The Year 2021: Ultimate Gray And Illuminating

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After a most unique year, it only makes sense that we would launch into 2021 with an unexpected color of the year choice. In fact, Pantone has gone with not one, but two, hues in its annual proclamation. The color authority announced PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray and PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating as the dual Colors of [...]

4 Ways to Revamp Your Long-Forgotten Garage

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Has your garage been left abandoned and unloved for far too long? You’re not alone. A home organization study from Moen found that the garage was the most cluttered space in homes. And, with the American Housing Survey reporting 80% of all US homes have a garage, we think it’s time something changed. So join [...]

How to Build a Home Gym Without Breaking the Bank

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With many gyms closed or operating at minimum capacity, a home gym has never sounded better. Plus, with the cool weather approaching, exercising outdoors seems less enticing. Three out of five Americans are actually turning to home gyms for good, and over half of the population is looking for the best home-fitness options. You can [...]

The Art of Art Placement

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Ever wonder what magic tricks interior designers have up their sleeves? There’s no secret. It’s just an understanding of what’s aesthetically pleasing to the eye, and why. And like so many things in life that work well, it’s all about balance. Considering where you place objets d’art – your favorite things – is key to [...]

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