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How To Use Pantone’s Color Of The Year In Your Home

Are you looking for outdoor decorating ideas? Are you tired of trying to figure out which colors to use? Perhaps Pantone can help. The Pantone color of the year is Ultra Violet. If you are a fan of Prince or you just like The Color Purple (see what we did there?), this tone will help you create the outdoor space you will love. This post will give you some fabulous ideas on how to use Ultra Violet to decorate the area outside your home. Best of all, each of these ideas is easy to implement. First of all, we will

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Under Deck Rooms And Custom Trim Work

These days, every crevice of space in our homes are running at a premium. The modern home dweller is now someone who realizes that all space, if given an intelligent play on design, can take on a new life of its own. The area under your deck, which is typically occupied by leaves, branches, and potentially litter, can be turned into a brand-new room in your home. Under deck rooms, when combined with custom trim work, are more than just additional, previously unrealized space; under deck rooms can be home enhancements in luxury, storage, and even entertainment. Under deck rooms

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6 Examples of the Ultimate Man Cave

If you are craving own retreat filled with all of your favorite things, then a man cave should be at the top of your list. Man caves — also known as manspaces, manlands, mantuarys — can be created by converting garages, spare rooms, basements, or attics into entertainment areas. It’s a place where you can enjoy friends and the spirit of what you enjoy, like sports paraphernalia or notable trinkets and accomplishments. If you are considering setting up your own private getaway, this will help you get started. Choose Your Theme Man caves can come in many forms: Movie theaters

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How to Build a Maintenance Free Deck

With spring quickly approaching (yes, we know it doesn’t feel as if spring is ‘upon us’ in any expedited manner, but it soon will), many people are going to begin considering those summer barbecue parties on the deck. However, after the snow melts, many of us may also consider that our decks are in pretty terrible shape. That’s when you start thinking about installing a deck that is more maintenance free. Months of snow and ice and even rains have likely not served many of our decks well. The deck’s once pristine and shiny wood that commonly hosted last summer’s

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5 Steps To Planning Your Home Projects

If you’re going to be undertaking any major building projects on your home this year, it’s never too early to start planning. Remodeling your home can be challenging, but if you plan accordingly, you will prevent many of the headaches that come with making new additions to your home. This post will show you why it’s important to start planning your remodeling projects right now, rather than waiting until it’s time to get started. We will also provide you with 5 actionable tips that will make your projects easier. Why You Should Plan Your Projects Ahead Of Time Many homeowners

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3 Main Reasons Your Foundation Walls are Leaking and What to Do About It

It can be slow and somewhat subtle at first, but water leaking through your foundation walls can be precipitant. And it can dramatically affect the well-being of your home, and all of you living in it! Water Always Has Physics on its Side You may not like it, but it’s a reality. Water just has a way of finding its way through the smallest of places. And your foundation walls are a popular venue for water movement. There are three common causes for foundation wall leaks: 1) Contraction – this is the shrinking effect that takes place if your cement in

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