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Front Door Options: Don’t Make the Wrong Choice
by KARIN BEUERLEIN Not all exterior doors are equal. Here are the pros, cons, and costs of different types. Not only does replacing your front door kick up your curb appeal, it's a solid investment with a decent payback. The ROI on a New...
10 Common Kitchen-Layout Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
by Georgia Madden Choosing beautiful finishes and fixtures for your new kitchen is one thing, but if you get the layout wrong, it won’t function as well as you want it to. Houzz Australia asked three design experts to reveal the 10 most...
Summer Home Maintenance Tips — Specifically for June
by Kelley Walters Invest in quality tools while they’re on sale this month. Temps start to soar in June when days start to get longer. Stop your energy and water bills from soaring, too, with these summer home maintenance tips: ...
Your Guide to Contemporary Style
by Laura Gaskill Whether you’re working with a designer or decorating on your own, getting started is easier when you have a clear sense of your favorite style. If you love an uncluttered, of-the-moment look with clean lines and minima...
What to Do ASAP as a New Homeowner (“Future You” Will Thank You)
By ROBIN I. FLANIGAN If you’re serious about developing good habits, you need this worksheet. It’s finally yours. Your very own home. You can paint the walls whatever you like. Heck, even knock out a wall! There’s no landlord to f...
Laundry Room Storage Projects
by Better Homes and Gardens Sure, your laundry room needs to work hard. But just because you need to store lots of cleaning supplies and laundry there doesn’t mean it can’t look good while doing it. Here are some ideas to help make tha...
Weekly Home Maintenance Tasks: How Many Are on Your List?
By Terri Williams | Mar 8, 2019 Most of us attempt a Marie Kondo–style home overhaul only once or twice a year. But to keep your place in tiptop shape year-round, there are certain maintenance tasks that you should perform on a weekly ba...
