Texture Adds Interest

Texture Adds Interest

Creating textured walls that add interest without overwhelming your living space can be a challenge. One easy way to add interest and soft texture is by adding white shiplap to your space. The unique design is perfect for the popular modern farmhouse look, and your...

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A New Twist on an Old Favorite

A New Twist on an Old Favorite

The modern farm house design has reached an all-time high in popularity. Though, you may wonder how this modern  differs from a traditional farm house design? In this example, the Troon Manor (plan #9166) takes the Farm House Design and ups the ante. With highly...

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Cooking without Grease Odor

Cooking without Grease Odor

From the company that pioneered mixing cutting edge design with innovative range hood technology, comes a new idea in stress-free cooking. Elica's NikolaTesla induction cooktop is designed to make cooking and clean-up a hassle-free process. Elica incorporated the...

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Winning the War on Home Entertainment

Winning the War on Home Entertainment

Two battles continue: the sanctity of the owner/s bedroom (it's not your "home office"); and whether or not there's going to be a TV in the great room. For those willing to compromise on the latter issue, Seura offers their "Vanishing Entertainment TV Mirrors" that...

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When Pets Rule!

When Pets Rule!

We have a retriever that loves to run around a nearby lake made by the U.S. Corps of Engineers. She especially loves to roll around in the bait and any dead fish left on the banks of the water. The smell… When we get her home, it's bath time—no big deal if the...

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Curb the #1 Energy Loss in Homes

By focusing on energy efficiency, you can reduce greenhouse gas emissions (carbon dioxide, sulfer dioxide, and nitrogen oxides) by thousands of pounds per year. Great strides have been made in insulating walls, window quality, and furnace efficiency. But, according to...

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