Subject: New Looks for Small Bathrooms | Your January Home Checklist | Top 10 Houzz Articles of 2014
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The Top 10 Houzz Articles of 2014

Design and decorating advice is more than just suggesting a cute pillow to go on your sofa. At its best a helpful article can empower people with tools that give them just a little more control over the way they live inside...

http://www.houzz.com/r/1/38003610/MmI4YTZm/n916/v1/nllc/g0/u/BnL4qf9oC0L-jc8sNESrdw

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To-Dos: Your January Home Checklist

With the shortest days (and longest nights) of the year, midwinter can certainly live up to its bleak reputation &#8212; but this season also encourages slowing down, simplifying and getting cozy. This January, take advantage...

http://www.houzz.com/r/1/34504062/MmI4YTZm/n916/v1/nllc/g1/u/BnL4qf9oC0L-jc8sNESrdw

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Kitchen of the Week: Modern Conveniences and a Timeless Look

This Pennsylvania kitchen lives in a stone farmhouse that was built in the late 1700s, but it used to reside outside. &#8220;It was an old summer kitchen when the house was built,&#8221; says Kevin Ritter of Timeless Kitchen Cabinetry,...

http://www.houzz.com/r/1/34690756/MmI4YTZm/n916/v1/nllc/g2/u/BnL4qf9oC0L-jc8sNESrdw

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From Awkward Corner to Multipurpose Lounge

&#8220;It was sitting on a stand in this empty corner like the elephant in the room,&#8221; interior designer Harmony Weihs says of a Seattle homeowner&#8217;s beautiful string bass. &#8220;I wanted to make this corner more useful for my...

http://www.houzz.com/r/1/34906683/MmI4YTZm/n916/v1/nllc/g4/u/BnL4qf9oC0L-jc8sNESrdw

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Houzz Tour: More Room to Relax in a Michigan Retreat

With four kids and a 70-pound dog, this Chicago family no longer fit in their vacation retreat located a few miles from the shores of Lake Michigan. All the kids had to sleep in one room, and the 13-year-old daughter had...

http://www.houzz.com/r/1/34029089/MmI4YTZm/n916/v1/nllc/g5/u/BnL4qf9oC0L-jc8sNESrdw

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A New Drop Zone Keeps the Clutter at Bay

While touring a midcentury kitchen, we discovered that one of the biggest needs of the renovation was helping the homeowners keep the room decluttered. There was no place for the family to set things down as they entered...

http://www.houzz.com/r/1/34867091/MmI4YTZm/n916/v1/nllc/g6/u/BnL4qf9oC0L-jc8sNESrdw

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Family&#8217;s New Style Rises in the Aftermath of a Flood

&#8220;After you survive a flood, you do kooky things,&#8221; says homeowner Janet McMahen; the basement of her home was filled with water and its first floor had more than 9 inches in it after the disastrous June 2013 floods in...

http://www.houzz.com/r/1/35125177/MmI4YTZm/n916/v1/nllc/g7/u/BnL4qf9oC0L-jc8sNESrdw

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DIY Project: How to Make a &#8216;Kokedama&#8217; String Garden

The first time I saw a wonderful display of kokedama, a variation of Japanese bonsai, hanging against a stark white wall, I never imagined how easy it would be to create this plant-and-string look. &#8220;Kokedama&#8221; means &#8220;moss...

http://www.houzz.com/r/1/35284688/MmI4YTZm/n916/v1/nllc/g8/u/BnL4qf9oC0L-jc8sNESrdw

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Students&#8217; Award-Winning Home Leaves Small Footprint

With prefabricated components, solar power, airtight construction and a small footprint, this home, designed and built by a team of students at New Zealand&#8217;s Victoria University, earned third place in 2011 in the U.S. Solar...

http://www.houzz.com/r/1/35015972/MmI4YTZm/n916/v1/nllc/g11/u/BnL4qf9oC0L-jc8sNESrdw

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Design Solutions for the Time-Strapped Gardener

Necessity often drives gardeners to design their outdoor spaces with low or easy maintenance requirements. Is there enough time to look after the garden, and do they have the ability to care for it? There is no such thing...

http://www.houzz.com/r/1/34895738/MmI4YTZm/n916/v1/nllc/g12/u/BnL4qf9oC0L-jc8sNESrdw

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Budget Decorator: How to Save When You Don&#8217;t DIY

The Internet is overflowing with ideas (many good ones!) for crafting, painting and DIYing your way to a beautiful home on a budget. But what if you don&#8217;t want to DIY? Here are 10 smart ways to save money while decorating...

http://www.houzz.com/r/1/35121805/MmI4YTZm/n916/v1/nllc/g13/u/BnL4qf9oC0L-jc8sNESrdw

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9 Creative Ideas for Urban Outdoor Spaces

Having a piece of green space in the city, no matter how small, is something to treasure. But urban outdoor spaces are notorious for being oddly shaped, not so sunny and, yes, small. Here are nine creative ways to work with...

http://www.houzz.com/r/1/34663897/MmI4YTZm/n916/v1/nllc/g14/u/BnL4qf9oC0L-jc8sNESrdw

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Design Practice: The Year in Review

The resolution season is quickly approaching. It&#8217;s that time of year when we reflect on where we&#8217;ve been and make promises that will shape the year ahead. If you run a small business or you&#8217;re in the 60 percent of American...

http://www.houzz.com/r/1/34867913/MmI4YTZm/n916/v1/nllc/g15/u/BnL4qf9oC0L-jc8sNESrdw

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10 Things to Ask Your Contractor Before You Start Your Project

Remodeling or building a new home is a big financial and emotional investment. It can also be a big investment of your time if you want to be closely involved in the decision-making.  Knowing what to expect before the project...

http://www.houzz.com/r/1/14602570/MmI4YTZm/n916/v1/nllc/g17/u/BnL4qf9oC0L-jc8sNESrdw

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New Year, New Landscape &#8212; What to Do in Your January Garden

The holidays are receding from view, and the excitement of the new year is brimming. Whether tending your garden is a New Year&#8217;s resolution or a release, all sorts of garden chores can make you feel productive this month....

http://www.houzz.com/r/1/21234470/MmI4YTZm/n916/v1/nllc/g18/u/BnL4qf9oC0L-jc8sNESrdw

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9 Planning Musts Before You Start a Makeover

I hate seeing costly mistakes in design. But what frustrates me the most is when the homeowner could have planned accordingly to easily prevent the mistake. Sure, mishaps are going to happen. But with proper planning, you&#8217;ll...

http://www.houzz.com/r/1/21684880/MmI4YTZm/n916/v1/nllc/g19/u/BnL4qf9oC0L-jc8sNESrdw

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You Said It: &#8216;Life Is Better When the House Is Clean&#8217; and More

Happy New Year, Houzzers! If you&#8217;re like me, this weekend is going to be one of cleaning up your holiday decorations and riding that wave of organizational motivation that comes with a new year. I know I have to ride it...

http://www.houzz.com/r/1/37202960/MmI4YTZm/n916/v1/nllc/g20/u/BnL4qf9oC0L-jc8sNESrdw

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