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Finding a Place for All That Other Stuff
How do you resolve your other storage needs in your new house? The basement or the garage is great for things that you don't need very often. But where to put those things you use frequently and want close at hand?
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Open and Shut
Whether louvered, board and batten, paneled, or detailed with coastal cutouts, shutters protect beach houses with style. Here’s advice for choosing a hardworking product that looks good, too.
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Pay a Little Extra, Get a Better House
When you're trying to nail down a budget for your brand new house, "what's one percent in the grand scheme of things?" asked Vince Ghiloni, a custom-home builder in Newark, Ohio. The dollar amount may not be much, but, Ghiloni tells his clients that one percent is "insurance for the future."
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Well-Designed 'Party Space' Works for Everyday Living
Almost any large room will seem like a great space for entertaining, if the party occurs at night and the place is jammed with people. But the same space in the cold hard light of day can be a different proposition altogether, and that's what you will live with on a daily basis.
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Earthly Impact of 'Heavenly' Houses
When parents decide to purchase a new house, they almost always say, "We're doing this for our kids." But, considering the ecological impact of a bigger home, how will that really affect our children's futures.
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Durability Is a Big Deal
What's required to ensure that your new house will look as good when your mortgage is paid off as it did on the day you moved in? The answer is a focus on durability.
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