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Filling your new custom home with comfortable furniture that reflects your sense of style can be a joy for the new homeowner. But it can be a major headache unless you consider the basics for good furniture arrangement. Home designers at Ethan Allen offer five tips to help get your…

Color can be transformative. It has the power to evoke emotion, alter your mood and stimulate one-of-a kind creativity. The shades and hues that capture a person’s imagination are as varied as people themselves. What colors capture you? Is it a color you see or wear every day, or is…

The weather is warm and that means entertaining season has arrived. This year, elevate your gatherings with some unique twists. From serving fresh fare to creating cozy corners in outdoor spaces, you’ll transform your parties from average to amazing in a snap. Delightful decor Mother Nature provides the perfect backdrop…

When it comes to designing your gourmet kitchen, you must consider many aspects - cabinets, counters, floors and appliances - but you may not have thought about windows. And with one of the few states with a humid climate, real wood shutters in Tampa are a great and classy way…

Forget warmer climates – more baby boomers are retiring near their adult children to help care for grandchildren, according 40 percent of respondents in a recent Mayflower Movers Insights survey. What’s more, half of Americans believe boomers are needed in the same towns as their children and grandchildren, compared to five…

Living green isn't just about saving energy. Sustainable living also means putting earth-friendly practices in place throughout your home, including recycling. Make recycling easier for the whole family with these tips from the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC). 1. Establish collection bins to make it easy to gather all…

After one of the harshest winters in history for many areas of the country, it is likely that your property has suffered some damage or wear and tear. New products and solutions that resist moisture damage, help reduce maintenance, and stay one step ahead of the weather are just around…

Some would say there are no decorating mistakes—that what you like in your home is what counts. But the very hip home designers at Home and Garden Television (HGTV) believe a number of common but tired decorating traditions are long overdue for an update. Here are seven of the easy-to-fix…

Traditional, rustic, contemporary, modern – which style will you choose for your kitchen? While each design style has its own appealing characteristics, what if you want a look that is worldly and inspired? You can add flare to any kitchen – and any kitchen design style – by incorporating cultural…

Americans’ love of a spa-like bathroom experience continues to be strong, with industry watchers reporting that luxurious touches like freestanding bathtubs, separate vanities and top quality materials remain in demand. But if you’ve delayed updating your bathroom, thinking that creating the ultimate spa at home won’t fit your space, budget…

Spring is the season of new beginnings, so is it any wonder that many Americans think about home improvement and brightening their decor when the weather warms? Simple updates to these three rooms can bring the cheerful perspective from the outside indoors and revive any room in time for warmer…

Now that warmer weather is here, you want to spend as much time outdoors as possible – and that includes mealtime. But what if your outdoor kitchen space is lacking? Worry not! There are several easy, affordable projects that can help you transform the area into the perfect cooking and…