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Posted on 04/24/2022

Marble has always been a luxurious choice for interior finishes. However, while it remains an expensive choice, it’s much more accessible and easy to use in everyday homes than before. If you can splurge on marble finishes, the choice can increase the value of your home and create a sense of luxury in your life. Here are some...

Decor

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Posted on 04/17/2022

5 Ways to Preserve Leaves

Preserving leaves can give them new life and give you new creative ideas. There are plenty of crafts you can do with leaves both freshly fallen and preserved, but why not take the best leaves you can find and make them last? Here are several methods for preserving leaves any time of the year so that you can...

Arts And Crafts

Diy

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Posted on 04/10/2022

Key elements of French country design

French country design style is inspired by the elegant and idyllic lifestyle of the French countryside. This style creates a perfect balance between elegance and comfort by combining refined features with more practical, weathered aesthetics. If you're interested in this style and ideas for how to use it in your home, here are the basics: Colors The color...

Design

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Posted on 04/03/2022

Easy Pasta Salad Perfect for a Potluck

Pasta salad is an old standby regarding potluck recipes. Most recipes take less than an hour to make and involve inexpensive ingredients you might already have in your kitchen. However, since pasta salad is such a diverse dish, there is an overwhelming amount of different recipes available. If you’re not sure where to start, here is a simple...

Gatherings

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Posted on 03/27/2022

Contemporary decor: How to decorate in the contemporary style

Contemporary decor is everywhere, yet it can be difficult to define. While often used interchangeably with “modern,” the term contemporary refers to a specific design style using specific elements. Contemporary style is simple, sophisticated and bold without being busy or overly dark. To help further define the term and inspire some of your contemporary interior design ideas, here...

Contemporary Decor

Contemporary Style

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Posted on 03/20/2022

Enhance your work-from-home experience with these DIY cat house ideas

Remote work is a staple in most industries now. Homes have areas that have now been converted to home offices or office space, household kitchens have become break rooms, and pets have become coworkers. But what do you do when your feline companion starts pawing at your keyboard and cowling for attention? It may be time to give...

Cats

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Posted on 03/13/2022

5 Common Kitchen Design Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you have a custom home, you’re able to set your kitchen up in almost any way you want. While this gives you a lot of freedom during the design process, there are some common mistakes that creep up. These mistakes can make your kitchen less functional overall, which can affect your home’s value and your day-to-day life....

Design

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Posted on 03/06/2022

Design: 5 Lasting Trends for Your Home

Design trends are endless. Some stick around while others fade to the wayside — at least away from the public eye. But that doesn't mean you can't enjoy your favorite, personal and timeless trend throughout the years in your home. You may even want to switch it up a bit and incorporate other trends from different eras. Either...

Boho Chic

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Posted on 02/27/2022

4 Home plumbing issues you can solve

Plumbing problems can happen from time to time, but you don't always have to call a plumber for repairs. You can fix minor plumbing issues on your own, which is a great way to save money and prevent more serious problems from happening, such as major water leaks. The following are some easy DIY plumbing repairs for your...

DIY

Diy

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Posted on 02/20/2022

What Are Shipping Container Homes?

For several years now, tiny homes have been popping up on Pinterest and across social media as unique and inviting living spaces. However, most recently, the tiny home trend has evolved into an even more eco-friendly option - shipping container homes. Shipping container homes are residential dwellings that are created out of empty shipping containers that are no...

Eco Friendly Homes

Shipping Container Homes

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Posted on 02/13/2022

Benefits of eliminating basement moisture

Water penetrations can significantly damage your house and create unhealthy living conditions. When water seeps into basements, the sometimes dark and humid conditions can create a perfect storm of health hazards. Even lower levels that have been converted into brightly illuminated living spaces are not immune to structural damage and potential mold growth. Here are a few extra...

Basement

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Posted on 03/26/2022

Another Property Sold - 15 San Lucas Court, St. Helena, CA 94574

Listed by Valley Property Sales & Management - DRE# 01386036

Affordable opportunity to enjoy wine country living in spectacular, resort-like Vineyard Valley (55+ community). Located at the end of the court, enjoy this lovely two-bedroom, two bathroom floor plan with an open kitchen, separate office space and an enclosed patio. Nearby Saint Helena, parks, pathways, shopping and dining await. Live the dream! BONUS - New CertainTeed Solaris solar reflective roof being...

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