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From Tree to Crib: Handmade Crib Made from 140-Year-Old Chestnut Tree
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In the serene enclave of Gig Harbor, WA, stood a magnificent American Chestnut tree that had witnessed 140 years of changing seasons. This towering giant in the backyard of a family’s home was more than just a tree—it was an integral part of their history. The tree had provided shade...
A Nordic Makeover - Transforming a Kingston Victorian Home with WOCA
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Kingston, New York, is a town with a rich history. Victorian homes line its picturesque streets and lovely historic waterfront district. These charming old houses have long-standing character and an undeniable sense of nostalgia, but they can also pose a challenge when it comes to modernization. The balance between maintaining...
2024 Interior Home Design Trends to Try
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Embracing each new year’s interior design trends can provide a fresh update to your living space while still enabling you to portray your unique style. Fortunately, home design trends in 2024 leave plenty of room for personalized touches and custom charm. It’s no longer just about aesthetics; functionality, sustainability, and...
How to Design Your Outdoor Space for Summer: 7 DIY Outdoor Deck Ideas
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Ah, sweet summer! It’s the season that nudges us outdoors, into the glow of the sun and the company of loved ones. This is the time when your outdoor space transforms into the vibrant hub of your home, the stage for cherished family gatherings and needed moments of solitary relaxation....
Make Your Home Bold & Unique: 2023 Home Trends To Try
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With the new year fully underway, many homeowners are thinking about the latest trends in décor and design. Classic looks, warmth, and the inclusion of bright colors are big this year, and homeowners looking for inspiration will surely find no shortage of ideas to make their spaces unique and inviting. Ready...
How to Match Different Wood Tones In Your Home for a Beautiful Interior
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How to Create a WFH Japandi Office
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5 Different Types of Hardwood Floors & Their Characteristics
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How to Balance the Wood Element in Feng Shui
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Top 4 Staining Wood Furniture Ideas in 2022
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Fall Decorating Trends
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Your Guide to Scandinavian Soap Finish for Wood Furniture and Floors
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How to Make a Small Home Feel Bigger
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13 Design Ideas to Make Your Home Feel Like a Beach House
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Top Home Trends for 2021
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7 Easy Home Renovations You Can Do This Winter
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Can You Change the Color of Your Hardwood Floors?
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Creating the Ultimate Hygge Home: 5 Cozy Design Ideas
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10 Kitchen Renovation Ideas to Help You Love Cooking Again
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How to Make an Old House Look New
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Becoming a homeowner can be an exhilarating, exciting, and exhausting process. For most of us, we move into or buy an older home knowing there may be improvements needed immediately or in the future. However, not everyone can shell out tons of money to make major renovations and upgrades right...
Top Hardwood Floor Color Trends for 2020
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Scandinavian Design: How to Get the Denmark Look
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