Subject: Last-Minute Christmas DIY Ideas | Bathroom Countertops 101 | Kitchen of the Week
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Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2014 07:23:39 -0000

Houzz Tour: Limits Bring Out the Best in a Modern Lakeside Home

Karen and Grant Richards bought a 5-acre parcel of land between a creek and the shores of Lake Austin, in Texas, with the dream of building a home that would serve as a retreat from their busy careers in San Francisco and,...

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Bathroom Countertops 101: The Top Surface Materials

Choosing the perfect material for one&#8217;s bathroom countertops can be a bit of a brain teaser, thanks to the abundant &#8212; and quite attractive &#8212; options available at nearly every price level. But because bathroom surfaces...

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Kitchen of the Week: A Small Galley With Maximum Style and Efficiency

When architect Stephanie Horowitz and her husband, Alex, moved into a new condo in Boston, they were expecting their first child. They wanted to make some changes in a hurry to ensure that the home was healthy and functional...

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Houzz Call: We Want to See Your Hardworking Mudroom

A lot goes down in a mudroom: Wet or muddy boots are removed, coats are donned, sports and school gear is stowed, and family and pets pass through it every day. Although it&#8217;s rarely the first room special guests see, we...

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My Houzz: Hard Work Pays Off in a DIY Cottage Renovation

After months of searching through the MLS real estate listings website as a hobby, Sarah Brown came across a 1950s cottage that was exactly what she and Chad Zentner were looking for &#8212; a renovation project that would allow...

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Gift Wrap Ideas That Add a Personal Touch

Have you ever received a gift so beautifully wrapped that you didn&#8217;t open it right away, but let it sit unopened so you could admire it a little longer? There is something heart warming about receiving a gift that has been...

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Better Circulation for a Family Kitchen and Bathroom

At first Sara and Gibbs Rounsavall figured they would make over their 1980s plastic-laminate-filled kitchen with just new cabinets and appliances. But once they met with architect Emily Fisher and heard her ideas on flipping...

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Last-Minute Christmas: 3 Easy DIY Gift and Wrapping Ideas

If you find yourself out of wrapping paper, need an activity for your kids, are looking for a last-minute gift for your neighbor or simply want to add a few handmade items to the gifts under your tree, here are three simple...

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My Houzz: When Memories of Home Are of Paint and Linseed Oil

Artist Marie Van Elder has always made her home integral to her work. She uses it as a studio, workshop and gallery. The walls are filled with work by her and by her artist friends, and the largest room in the house is her...

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Creative Ideas for Space-Saving Bedside Lighting

When it comes to the bedroom, a lot of thought usually goes into choosing the perfect nightstand. So it always surprises me when homeowners then proceed to clutter those precious bedside tabletops with the typical pair of...

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New Sophistication for a Connecticut Bachelor Pad

For his first home, Tom Thulin wanted what most people want: a place where he could relax and unwind. The busy 38-year-old bachelor and owner of a large distributor of baseball equipment chose a three-bedroom, three-level...

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Light Up Winter With DIY Scented Soy Candles

Do you appreciate a handmade gift over a store-bought item? I do. It takes time, energy and thought to tailor a gift to a recipient&#8217;s personality. And the perfect handmade gift, for yourself and others, is these scented...

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Houzz Tour: Wisteria and Light in the French Countryside

This weekend retreat nestled in a hamlet near Versailles, France, was originally a 16th-century presbytery, or clergyman&#8217;s home. The owners called upon interior decorator Catherine Sandin to decorate their new country home...

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Experience the Holidays at Frank Lloyd Wright's Home and Studio

Every holiday season the Oak Park, Illinois, home of Frank Lloyd Wright is decorated as it would have been in the early 20th century. Led by "junior interpreters" and organized by the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust,...

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How to Cover Windows Above a Radiator

If you live in a home with radiators, you know how tricky it can be to choose window treatments with those big, blocky structures in the way &#8212; especially if you have your heart set on curtains. From working with layers...

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See How to Make a Scandi-Style Beaded Star

A white beaded star ornament looks elegant hung on a wall or tree, or attached to a gift in place of a bow. And it&#8217;s fun to make with materials from the craft or hobby shop. Here&#8217;s how.

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6 Rockin&#8217; Red Plants for Winter Gardens

With a little planning, it&#8217;s possible to have bold, beautiful red in the garden year-round. What a difference color makes during the colder months, when there&#8217;s little to catch the eye. If you&#8217;ve made a New Year&#8217;s...

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Surviving the Christmas Countdown: A Parent's Guide

Well, it&#8217;s almost Christmas. How&#8217;s it going? 

If you tried to answer that and found you could produce only a strange clicking sound and not actual words, I understand and hear you loud and clear. Back in November I encouraged...

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You Can Kick That Ugly Filing Cabinet to the Curb

It doesn&#8217;t matter how much time and effort you spend getting the look of your home office just right; if you have an ugly filing cabinet, the whole room tends to sag in disappointment. But it needn&#8217;t. Rather than being...

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How to Make a Festive Paper-Cut Ornament

Create your own tree decoration this year with a design cut out of paper and tucked inside a clear glass ball. You could personalize it with a word, name or phrase, go simple or choose a more intricate design like the one...

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You Said It: &#8216;Lower Your Standards&#8217; and Other Quotables

This week Houzz stories had us getting inspired by great holiday projects and decor, but at the same time, they gave us permission to cut ourselves a break. Whether you want to accomplish the perfect wrapping job or have...

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