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7 Ways to Make Shelter-in-Place More Enjoyable

Covid-19 has more and more homeowners spending days on end at home – working, home schooling, and just trying to stay socially distant. Check out these creative ideas – for the long term and the short term – to turn your new home into an enjoyable spot to shelter in place.

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6 Ways to Create an Affordable Outdoor Kitchen with Style

Outdoor kitchens that are as fabulously furnished as their indoor counterparts are today’s “in” spots for house plans where summer entertaining is important. But they’re expensive! Take heart if you have a limited budget. Here are some ideas in putting together a “not-so-bare-essentials” outdoor kitchen that is stylish and appealing.

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6 Design Ideas to Perk Up Your Outdoor Living Space with Color

Many decor schemes for outdoor living areas tend toward natural and/or neutral colors to blend in with the nature. But thinking “colorful” – more like interior decorating – is more conducive to entertaining friends and family. Decorating in this way also makes the space feel more like an “outdoor room.”

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5 Reasons to Put the Laundry Room on the Main Level

As the laundry room steps out from the shadows into the mix to become a modern home design elements, architects and homeowners face the question of location. Should it be in the basement, in the garage, near the bedrooms upstairs, or on the main level? Here are reasons to consider the latter.

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5 Home Design “Don’ts” for 2016

Planning to build a new home from house plans or just want a fresh decor? The new year is a great time to think about decorating! Though you may have some ideas about home design trends – what’s hot and what’s not – here’s a look at what’s definitely out in 2016.

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17 Tips for Outfitting the Laundry Room in Your New House Plan

Many people use the laundry room every day—sometimes multiple times a day. Rather than leaving it a cluttered mess of detergent bottles and dirty clothes, transform it into a functional thing of beauty. Our tips for outfitting a laundry room help you turn the it around in no time.

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15 Tips for Living Large in a Tiny Bathroom

These days, tiny home plans are all the rage, especially among younger families and Millennials. With a tiny house – or any home for that matter – you may have a tiny bathroom. We have some great ideas to help you make the most of the limited space you have!

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15 Built-in Ideas That Add Character and Storage to Home Interiors

Perhaps one of the most popular and stylish architectural elements in home interiors, built-ins not only provide much coveted storage space but also add character and appeal to the overall design. With a variety of wonderful built-in options at their fingertips, today’s homeowners are exploring fashionable ways to get organized.

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12 Design Tips for Great Patios

Whether you want to entertain friends with a cookout or relax with family after a long day, a patio is one of the best ways to obtain dedicated space for outdoor fun. If you want to breathe new life into your own patio, check out these amazing tips for inspiration.

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10 Must-Have Features for Your Home Once the Kids Leave the “Nest”

Old home, new look. With the children off to college or grown up and out of the family home, parents look to transform their “empty nest” to include high-quality finishes, features, and conveniences they can enjoy as they move on to the next chapter in their lives.