Windows and Window Fashions and other home improvements
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New siding gives 1942 home renewed curb appeal
My former schoolmate recently posted before and after photos of her home's exterior remodel on Facebook. The transformation was striking, which prompted my asking her about the technical and aesthetic aspects of the… More >>
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New window treatments? So many choices
The recent debacle with my dog vs. drapes has me thinking lately about window treatments. There are a lot of windows in most homes, and custom window treatments are pricey. Even ready-made window treatments can get… 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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Amazing new skylight doesn't require sunlight (and never leaks)
Sunlight is vital to a happy home. Homes with good natural daylight sell for more than those that are dark and dreary. Nothing lives without sunlight. So it makes sense that we crave the sun and we feel good in well-lit… More >>
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4 window treatments to avoid with cats
When you decide to bring pets into your life and your home, you have to think of it the same way you do when you decide to have kids -- for the better part of the next couple of decades, you are committed. Over the… More >>
