The Greatest Buildings of World History
August 20, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Foreclosure Inventory Hits Lowest Mark in Over 7 Years [INFOGRAPHIC]
August 19, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Thanks to KCM for this infographic.
How to Make Your Move Easier for Your Family
August 15, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Say goodbye to a much-loved home and settle in quickly to a new place with these tips for transitioning
Moving into a new house is so much more than simply relocating to a different place. When we leave behind a home, especially one we’ve lived in for a long time, we also leave behind all those years spent enjoying it. Children who were tiny when you moved in have grown into strapping teenagers under its roof. Friends have visited, meals have been shared, and the small dramas of everyday life have been played out in it, so it can be emotional to walk away.
Settling into a new home that carries traces of its previous owners also can take time. So in the rush and chaos of moving, take time to celebrate the home you’re leaving and get set to enjoy the place you’re moving into with these tips for easing the transition.
How to Color-Block With Confidence in the Kitchen
August 13, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Master the art of color-blocking in your cooking and dining area by following these foolproof design tricks
Color-blocking is a popular fashion trend that has been a firm favorite with designers and fashion lovers over the past several years. Although it’s taken a little longer for the high-impact look to filter down into the interiors world, the technique is now being embraced by many design professionals and home decorators, too, especially in the kitchen, as a way to liven up a neutral scheme and help a space stand out. Take a look at the color-blocking cheat sheet that we’ve compiled for you below.
15 Creative Kitchen Backsplashes for the Adventurous
August 11, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Consider using snow skis, mirrors, bottle caps and other unusual materials for your next kitchen backsplash
Not a fan of white subway tile? Don’t fret. Look to custom and DIY options for creative backsplashes that are only limited by your imagination and budget. Of course, you’ll want to take into consideration your cooking habits, too. Those who fancy themselves amateur chefs and tend to have multiple splattering pans going at once might not be keen on a custom photography backsplash. But for the pop-it-in-the-microwave types, the more decorative options might make sense.
Here are 15 adventurous options that you — or your designer — may want to consider for your next kitchen backsplash.
Can You Spot the TV?
August 9, 2015 By Leave a Comment
A big round of applause for the cleverly concealed TVs we had to squint to find
Sometimes a room design doesn’t seem to allow for a 60-inch television — maybe it disrupts the aesthetic flow and clean lines the designer worked so hard to achieve. Cue these now-you-see-me, now-you-don’t entertainment systems that blend in with their surroundings so well, they rival chameleons with their camouflage.
Long-Lasting Roofing Material Works With Many Styles
August 7, 2015 By Leave a Comment
With their durability and wide range of colors and molded shapes, concrete roof tiles are worth a look
Concrete tile roofs are masters of disguise. From an architectural standpoint, they can play many parts. Molded styles are made to mimic natural clay, slate and shake roofs. Concrete roof tiles are as well, which helps make this material one of the most universally popular roof selections around the world.
Cost of Land in the US in the Past 40 Years
August 5, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Have you ever wondered how much it would cost to buy an average piece of land in your state 40 years ago? Click on the map to find out.
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