General Remodeling and other home improvements
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Working from home during a bathroom remodel
I love working from home -- at least once the pets settle down for their all-day naps. I can see a patch of blue sky laced with conifer branches visible through each of two small, square, clerestory windows bracketing… More >>
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Closet organization: It's hard to part with stuff
A recent story on NPR, "Why Older Adults Have A Hard Time Letting Their Stuff Go," got me thinking. Why do I procrastinate about organizing the closet? When I do manage to start, why is it so hard to make any progress?… More >>
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Home improv: the art of improvising home improvements
"Home improv" is a phrase I use to describe my seat-of-the-pants approach to making small home improvements, often on the fly (and with a little help from my friends). Repurposing a piece of furniture, doing a small… More >>
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10 home improvements to make you happier
Granite countertops, a stereo in your shower, a bigger house, a bigger TV, more closets . . . more, more, bigger, bigger. And when you have it all . . . you miss having more. That was the makeover mantra of the era… More >>
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Storage solutions: uncovering hidden space
A couple of blogs ago I was ecstatic to find a reasonably priced storage ottoman for my entryway where I could camouflage and corral my kitty litter boxes. Having made a little progress toward organizing one aspect… More >>
