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- 10 Things to Do for a Smooth Renovation (12 photos)I have over 10 years experience working with homeowners on their renovations, but I’ve also spent the past 20 years renovating my own properties. Having stood on both sides of this always-stressful process, I’ve learned quite a bit about what to do — and what not to do. These are my top 10 tips and […]
- My Houzz: Historic 1680 Fixer-Upper in the Hudson Valley (25 photos)
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- Baby Boomers Are Making Remodeling Changes With Aging in Mind (4 photos)Baby boomers comprise more than half of those in the home renovation market, and the majority plan to stay in their homes a decade or more. As they look to the future, many are planning for aging-related needs in their homes, according to new data from the 2018...
- Simple Pleasures: Stocking Up for Winter (11 photos)There is a certain squirrel-like pleasure in stocking up for cold weather — and potential power outages — from the regular essentials, like flashlights and warm socks, to the fun essentials, like bottles of wine and new board games. Knowing you have all you could possibly want tucked tidily away is a...
- 50 Marvelous Mudrooms With Ample Storage (50 photos)If you live in a region with a cold or wet climate, mudrooms can become the busiest room in the house during the winter. Having a mudroom that is comfortable and functional can make dealing with bad weather less of a burden. These 50 photos of mudrooms offer a bevy of ideas for storage without...
- Cottage Kitchen Goes From Dark and Gloomy to Light and Bright (9 photos)
- Houzz TV: See How Early Settlers Lived in This Restored Pilgrim House (17 photos)Doug Towle considers old homes his children. The lifelong bachelor has spent much of his adult life restoring antique buildings, including one of his most recent: a 1665 Pilgrim house that had been in the same Billerica, Massachusetts, family for 12 generations. The house had...
- Bestselling Holiday Front Door Decor (178 photos)
- Simple Ways to Spruce Up Your Home for Thanksgiving (18 photos)There’s a lot going on this time of year. As you prep for the holidays and get ready for an influx of friends and family, take a moment to pause and look for ways to simplify. Keep decorations understated and inspired by nature. Look for ways to update your home with small changes that have […]