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Painting Without Tape: How Cutting-In Can Save Taping
Easy-to-remove painter's tape has become the paint edging device of choice for most do-it-yourselfe...
What Is a Duplex?
Perhaps you've seen the term duplex home used in a real estate listing or mentioned on a home remod...
What Carpet Is Best for Stairs?
Choosing the best carpet for stairs can be tricky because it has to have the appropriate durability...
5 Things Designers Wish They Could Say to Their Clients (But Never Will)
Key Points Involve a designer early to ensure smooth planning and a well-executed vision.Set clear p...
I’ve Been Thrifting for Years—These Are the 6 Home Decor Gems I Never Skip
Key Points Repurpose thrifted items like crystal ashtrays and vintage glassware for style and functi...
5 Lessons I Wish I Learned Earlier About Renovating a Home as a First-Time Homeowner
This story is a part of our Old House New Issue, where we explore why people are no longer moving i...
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Should You Use a Steam Cleaner to Remove Paint? Why Pro Painters Don't Recommend It
Paint is challenging to remove from surfaces. With many methods available—scraping, stripping, sand...
How to Mix Modern and Antique Furniture
The most livable interiors are those that can’t be pinned to a specific era or decade, but integrat...
Modern vs. Contemporary Design Style: What's the Difference?
For most people, the design terms modern and contemporary sound like they mean the same thing—and a...
We Asked Designers If You Should Leave Curtains Open When You're Away and They Did Not Hold Back
Key Points Closed curtains during the day can signal you're away, but open ones may expose valuables...
6 Decor Mistakes That Were Making My Apartment Look Totally Outdated
As someone who writes about interior design for a living, my own style is ever-evolving—it's hard t...
We Asked Designers to Share Their Best Home Upgrades, and We Can't Wait to Try Them
This story is a part of our Old House New Issue, where we explore why people are no longer moving i...