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Sometimes less can be more. This is especially true when it comes to hardware. This small accent can make a major design impact. The difference between gold and silver, chrome and copper, or black and white can change the entire look of a kitchen or bathroom. Swapping out hardware is also one of the easiest…

Making your own DIY disinfectant is a great place to start if you’d like to use more natural cleaning products when you’re cleaning your home. A disinfectant will help you conquer those germs and keep your family happy and healthy, especially when used with other natural health products like homemade hand sanitizer. For a household cleaner to disinfect, you’ll need…

If you are utterly confused about what to do with those awkward wall alcoves, we are here to explain. In many abodes, those particularly odd nooks typically referred to as wall niches serve either a decorative or functional (think: storage) purpose. We love them because they give people a chance to maximize their square footage…

Your apartment hasn’t gotten any bigger, and you need to store your bike without making the place unlivable. Here are some options. If your apartment is short on closet space, you probably don’t want to relinquish what little you have. So that leaves the walls, doors and ceiling. If you want to keep the bike…

Sometimes, all it takes to feel like you have a totally new space is a little color. If spending a lot of time at home has you considering your kitchen’s possibilities, a new coat of paint may be just the thing you need. And while painting kitchen cabinets may sound a little more intimidating than,…

The magic of Philadelphia meets the magic done by the Fab Five on Season 5 of Queer Eye, filmed in Philly and now streaming on Netflix. Viewers can follow the stories of 10 hometown and regional heroes as they complete their lifestyle transformations with the assistance of the Fab Five — Tan France, Antoni Porowski, Karamo…

On glorious warm sunny days and relaxing summer evenings, an unloved balcony, no matter its size, is a tragic sight. So if you are currently using yours as a graveyard for dead plants or broken outdoor furniture, listen up. There are dozens of great ideas for transforming a neglected outdoor space into an irresistible hangout for relaxing and…

Transitioning to living and working in the same space is anything but easy. Even if you’ve figured out your productivity groove and have finally hit your work from home stride, there’s one last beast you might not have conquered yet: creating an office space. The perfect desk and office chair just might be the key to enhanced productivity, not…

Kitchens are a place of sustenance and sociability. Food, family, and friends mingle to create a winning combination. So it makes perfect sense that remodels are so often geared toward the kitchen. What about thinking of your kitchen in the long-term sense, in terms of investment and return? Will your kitchen remodel projects be a positive contribution…

Lighting can extend the use and pleasure of an outdoor deck, increase safety and security and make the space more attractive and inviting. As the sun sets, you can still stay outside and enjoy your deck and company with a well-designed lighting plan that minimizes glare and energy use. Read the full article here.