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Once a year housing industry professionals come together for the world's largest home show. In fact there are several shows but the two biggest ones are the Kitchen and Bath Show (KBIS) and the International Home Builder Show (IBS). It's hard to demonstrate home design trends on the convention floor …
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We've all visited homes where the interior design felt exactly right. And we've all been in homes that got it all wrong. Not everyone has an eye for design, but anyone can make home a better place. And sometimes all it takes is a tweak here and a nudge there. That's why we wanted to share these 10 …
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Have you noticed larger flooring tiles, especially the ones that make the floor look like it's wood? Or maybe you've admired tile flooring with lovely patterns. These floors are typically done with rectified tile but you're probably wondering, what is rectified tile? Rectified tile is ceramic or …
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How we decorate our homes is changing. Maybe you haven't updated your home in a while? You'll enjoy these wall decor ideas from model homes visited over the last few years. They illustrate the use of new materials and some out-of-the-box thinking. Decorating trends are moving towards richer wall …
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We take our homes for granted and homeowners will often ignore door problems until they demand attention. Sometimes it's a sticky door that can't be locked. More often, fixing door problems is part of a longer punch list given to a handyman before company arrives or to prepare a house for sale. When …
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Most builders now give home buyers a home energy score (HERS, Home Energy Rating System) to compete with other builders. This helps buyers project their major operating costs for heating, cooling, hot water and more. In December 2016, the Portland City Council unanimously passed an ordinance …
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