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Paint us excited for these timeless hues.

These Paint Colors Are Here to Stay, According to Interior Designers

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Find out how the best garage color ideas can boost your home's curb appeal, with tips from design experts

7 garage color ideas – plus expert advice on how to include them in your exterior scheme

Not all living room layouts are created equal, and many people fall victim to six common mistakes when positioning their furniture in this space. We asked designers to share why these layout mistakes are so detrimental and provide tips on how to avoid them. Keep reading for their expert advice.

6 Things Designers Immediately Notice About a Bad Living Room Layout

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We are often asked which kitchen color is timeless, so we've had a delve and have come up with our favorites. See which colors to pick for a classic look

Which kitchen color is timeless? Our experts give us their take

Your front door not only plays a major role in your home's exterior design, but it's the first thing neighbors and guests will notice. Whether you choose to keep it simple or experiment with a bold color, your front door design is a reflection of your personality and a preview of what lies inside your home. Here, we've rounded up creative front door ideas, ranging from popular front door colors to decorating inspiration and tips for accessorizing your entryway.

20 Simple Front Door Ideas to Boost Your Home's Curb Appeal

Identifying why your window AC isn't blowing cold air is the first step in restoring comfort to your living space. Troubleshooting a window AC unit yourself can help you determine if it's a simple problem such as a clogged filter or a more complex issue like a control panel. Then, if you're unable to fix the AC unit yourself, you can at least decide whether it's best to call a professional for repair or replace the unit.

Why Is Your Window AC Not Blowing Cold Air? 5 Reasons Why and How to Fix It

If brown patches suddenly pop up in your lawn in the middle of summer, the most likely culprit is a fungal disease called, "brown patch." Grass turns brown when it's no longer receiving the proper nutrients, so this could be caused by the disease, underwatering, overwatering, or overfertilization. Brown patches...

5 Simple Fixes for Brown Patches on Your Lawn

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Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

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Sleeper chair beds aren’t just for guests — you have to look at them too! Here are 12 so stylish that even I, a picky style editor, would gladly welcome into my own home

12 Stylish Sleeper Chair Beds to Transform Spare Corners into Cozy Bedrooms

A well-loved couch can be subject to lots of embarrassing wear and tear. Worse yet, accidents happen that could ruin this living room staple. For example, pee stains are surprisingly common. Whether it’s from a pet or a person, such stains are easily cleanable with store-bought or homemade solutions.

How to Get Pee Stains and Smells Out of Your Couch Quickly

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See why an interior designer is obsessed.

Target Is Selling a 'Gorgeous' Faux Concrete Lamp and It's So Similar to a Pottery Barn Style Nearly 3x the Price

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Affluent people can splurge their money on the most luxurious possessions and lifestyles. However, most rich people are wise with money, refrain from making unnecessary purchases, and instead put their money to profitable use. Check out the list of 12 such things.

12 Things People Who Are Good With Money Will Never Spend On

Defined by simple lines, neutral colors and an overall lack of visual clutter, minimalist design has dominated interiors in recent years. Think all-white kitchens with marble countertops, muted bedrooms with off-white bedding and neutral living rooms with cream sofas and minimal wall decor. But while certain elements of minimalism are...

Designers Say Minimalism Is Out. Here's What They're Loving Instead.

From wall-to-wall turf to dated outdoor furniture, designers are ditching these trends in favor of stylish and sustainable swaps

5 Outdated Backyard Designs That Landscape Designers Have Left Behind – And What They're Doing Now Instead

The house is fully customizable and move-in ready.

This 2-Bedroom Tiny House Would Fit Right in at a Luxury Mountain Retreat Thanks to Its Pretty Wood Detailing

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Whenever you come across a sexy and extremely attractive person, bear in mind that such physical attributes may be influenced by their zodiac signs. Among all the signs of the zodiac, some signs tend to be more attractive than others. This is usually based on the planets that rule these signs and other astrological energies that could make them more appealing.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Sexy

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California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

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Steer clear of these hues for a home in keeping with the seasons

Designers agree you should avoid decorating with these colors during summer – and what to use instead

Known as the “lilac of the South,” crepe myrtles can’t help but impress when they produce their colorful bounty of crepe paper-like flowers from spring through early fall. But if you’ve ever struggled with a crepe myrtle not blooming, there are plenty of techniques to improve the...

5 Reasons Your Crepe Myrtle Isn't Blooming and How to Fix it

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6 Design Choices Pros Regret Using in Clients' Homes (and How They Fixed Them)

Our homes are ever-evolving spaces. As our tastes change, we might grow out of something we once loved, and designers are no different. After years of...

6 Design Choices Pros Regret Using in Clients' Homes (and How They Fixed Them)

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