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The Zen-Inspired Home: Principles to Live By

Posted on March 25th, 2016

Using the Zen theme in your home means you have to understand the principles behind it. You can begin with shibumi which is an ideal. Its definition is not clear in Japanese but it can be used for experiences and objects that exemplify both everything and nothingness. Based on this, a Zen theme spells elegance [ read more… ]


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A Foodie’s Kitchen

Posted on March 24th, 2016

Are you a recent graduate who wants to move into your own apartment soon? Or are you a newlywed settling in your first home? Whatever your current situation, you will need some recipes and the right kind of kitchen equipment to start this new phase in your life. Take a long look at your parents’ [ read more… ]


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Maximizing Your Backyard

Posted on March 24th, 2016

Living in the city can be fun but if there’s one thing that you don’t get to enjoy there, it’s the spacious backyards. Compact homes offer awkward or narrow spaces as extensions of a home. If you have such an outdoor space, what would you do? Would it mean confining yourself to limited space all [ read more… ]


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The Art Space: Making Quirky Work

Posted on March 24th, 2016

Picking an artwork for your home is an exciting adventure but many people seem to be daunted by it. To be successful in bringing home a piece of art that you want, you have to first know what you really want. You also have to consider how it will fit into the current interior design [ read more… ]


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The Sibling-Shared Bedroom

Posted on March 23rd, 2016

If there is one good thing about siblings sharing a bedroom is that they get to bond, even compromise. Siblings tend to have misunderstandings but if you plan the shared bedroom carefully, then you can reduce the number of squabbles between them. Here are some tips on how you can make the sibling-shared bedroom a [ read more… ]


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Getting Ready for Fine Living

Posted on March 23rd, 2016

A home’s primary purpose is to provide a place of comfort that also functions. Fine living is tantamount to having a luxurious home that goes beyond the fundamental amenities. It displays a lavish setting, with enough living space, high-beam ceilings, gourmet kitchen, and expensive architectural features. However you would set up your luxury home, it [ read more… ]


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Cabana: Why It’s More Than Just a Pool House

Posted on March 22nd, 2016

The pool house is a second house right inside your property. This could house a second kitchen, guest room, spare bedroom for a family member, or a game room. A pool house may just be adjacent to a major structure (your home) but it needs a building permit and a whole range of requirements. This [ read more… ]


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Spring Itinerary: Here’s What to Do in March

Posted on March 22nd, 2016

  This is the season to clean your pruners and take the gardening gloves out of the storage cabinet. Spring is once again here, bringing with it longer days, the freshest flowers and green leaves and, of course, garden chores. Your spring itinerary waits – It’s Gardening Time This is that time when the early [ read more… ]


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2016 Home Improvement Projects to Take On

Posted on March 22nd, 2016

Most homeowners find it easy to become complacent when at home. They can just let the days drift by without making the necessary home improvements. If done correctly, home improvement can literally allow you to reach your home’s potential. It can also up the value of the property. It’s now 2016; it’s up to you [ read more… ]


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Visual Uplift for a Low Ceiling

Posted on March 21st, 2016

Have you ever felt your mood needing a little lift as you walk into a cramped space? This could be because the ceiling also needs some lifting. If you are working in an awkward position up in the attic or down the basement, then you know how cramped it can be in those places. Those [ read more… ]


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