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  2. May 5, 2024Maite Granda. Contemporary homes refer to those that date from the late 20th century to the present day. A contemporary interior may feature clean lines and neutral palettes or bold color and decor. You can bring a contemporary aesthetic to a new build or an old house with contemporary furniture, art or wall decor, and features like large windows left bare or outfitted with simple window ...
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  3. Dec 19, 2024The Spruce / Letícia Almeida. Keep These Decluttering Rules in Mind . 12/12/12 Rule: Locate 12 items to throw away, 12 to donate, and 12 to be returned to their proper home. 20/20 Rule: Get rid of items you can replace for $20 and under 20 minutes. 80/20 Rule: According to this rule, we use 20 percent of our belongings 80 percent of the time.Either get rid of or store away the 80 percent you ...
  4. Jan 23, 2025There are many iconic house styles around the country. You probably know and have seen historic and charming Victorians, coastal Cape Cod cottages, traditional Colonials, and more modern Craftsman and contemporary builds, but there are so many more popular architectural home styles that you may not have seen before or considered.
  5. Apr 12, 2024Zappers: These traps draw mosquitoes (and other flying insects) in with a light, then zap them once they get too close. Breeding traps: These traps are filled with grass and stagnant water, creating the ideal place for a female mosquito to lay eggs.
  6. May 14, 2024Ashley Webb Interiors. Not everything has to match in a modern living room. In this space designed by Ashley Webb Interiors, two modern sofas are used to section off the living room area in an open concept home.Although they share similar silhouettes, they each pull different colors from the space; one couch sharing the warm tones of the kitchen and the other in a similar white and beige color ...
  7. May 23, 2023The Spruce / Kevin Norris. A popular and effective solution for cleaning glass is vinegar and water. But, when it comes to cleaning stone and granite, you'll want to avoid using acids, according to Roy Marcus, a brand ambassador at Artistic Tile.He notes that vinegar or other acids can etch natural stone and marble, in particular.
  8. May 6, 2024Modern kitchens are functional, stylish, and built for contemporary lifestyles. While "modern" design once referred to an early to mid-20th century movement that prioritized clean lines, minimal decor, and functional spaces, now it's used to describe interiors that embrace a number of current trends.
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