Interior Design and other home improvements
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7 home improv solutions for cluttered, dingy apartments
My adult son rents an apartment, and until a few months ago he had someone to help share the expenses. Finding himself now in need of a roommate, he had to take a long, hard look at what changes he must make in his… More >>
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The controversy over Marsala: Pantone's Color of the Year 2015
The great thing about the Internet and social media -- everyone's a critic. The bad thing about the Internet and social media -- not everyone who is, should be. You cannot believe everyone who posts online. Take the… More >>
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Dog vs. drapes: keep pets in mind when decorating
Though neutered, my rescue dog, Clooney, still lifts his leg and urinates indoors on the moldings, furniture legs, and carpeting when he is anxious -- and he's anxious about a lot of things. It's called marking, which… More >>
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House hacks: a place for cookbooks and more
Every home, no matter how perfect it seems when you move in, could use a little tweaking here and there. I've written about how the builder's choice of putting a pair of cabinets in an alcove at the top of the staircase… More >>
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Watching paint dry at midnight
A couple of months ago I blogged about hoarding home improvement supplies for the day when I would be able to proceed with the various projects that I have planned or that haven't yet been completed. There was a deal… More >>