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8 Timeless Kitchen Trends That Will Last
by LISA KAPLAN GORDON Your kitchen is the one place where you want to be really careful about trendy choices. The last thing you want is a kitchen that’s out of sync in just a few years simply because you followed a kitchen trend. H...
The Secret to Programming Your Thermostat the Right Way for Each Season
by DEIRDRE SULLIVAN According to a study by the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, nearly 90% of Americans say they’ve rarely (or never) programmed their thermostat because they’re not sure how to do it. But it’s really not that hard,...
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: ...
