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Has the shiplap trend sailed?
We probably don’t need to say that shiplap is all the rage right now. After all, it’s everywhere. And it’s a budget-friendly trend that complements a variety of home designs. But what’s the catch? And can we count on this trend to stick around?
Resources to make your home healthy
Our home is our sanctuary from the world, feeding our feeling of comfort and enriching our aesthetic sense. But is it good for our health?
Top home design trends for 2019: What’s in, what’s out
When it comes to fresh, relevant decorating, yesterday’s to-die-for can be today’s buzz kill. That’s why we’re taking stock of home design trends and reporting what’s in and what’s out for 2019. WHAT’S IN If your home needs a fresh start or you are putting...
5 ways to improve energy efficiency in your home
As the winter cold sets in, your heating expenses are probably rising. At this time of year, we all tend to think about energy efficiency and how to save money on home-related expenses. Here are a few ways that you can reduce your energy consumption costs. Suzanne...
High-end home improvements that are worth the splurge (and when it’s best to scrimp)
The only thing harder than setting a realistic remodeling budget is sticking to it. The secret? Knowing when to splurge and when to save. Here are top picks for each category from the pros at HomeAdvisor, including the architects and designers who draw up the plans,...
Style At Home: The do’s and don’ts of window treatments
Mix window treatments throughout a home. (Photo: Shutterstock). Should you have window treatments or go without? Install solar shades or drapery? The reality is when it comes to dressing windows, there really aren’t rules, just a myriad of options based on your...
Feeling down? Use lighting to improve your mood
Find places in your home where you spend the most time and consider installing windows or skylights. (Photo: Shutterstock). Lighting alters more than the aesthetic appeal of your home – it can affect your mood as well. Studies show that we are deeply influenced by our...
Design Recipes: How Fine Details Can Make Your Decor Shine
Just like the icing on a cake, when it comes to decor, a room can come to life with the help of fine details. From artwork to accessories, look for fine details to help make individual spaces stand out. Brass accessories, one of the hottest finishes in home decor, can...
Multicolored vs. White Holiday Lights: The Debate Rages On
Growing up, Christmas always consisted of begging my mother to add those fun, multicolored lights to our meticulously decorated gold, burgundy and ivory color-schemed tree. “No, honey,” she’d say softly. “That’s tacky.” According to a recent survey conducted by...
Style at Home: Rad Plaid Holiday Tables
When guests come to my home for dinner during the holiday season, there are two things they are guaranteed to find: a meal made by someone – anyone – besides me and a table dressed in plaid. This time of year, I am firmly committed to never, ever cooking. And, to...
Design Recipes: How to Use Pantone’s 2019 Color of the Year in Your Home
Pantone’s new Color of the Year is Living Coral. Orange? Not really. Living Coral is updated and fresh, not orange, not peach, but instead, according to the celebrated Pantone Institute, the color of a vibrant sunset. Here are seven tips on how to incorporate Living...
Style at Home: Thoughts on Preparing for the Holidays
Ready or not, here it comes ... the holiday season. For most of us, the first step in making the holidays magical is dressing our homes for the season, from trimming a tree to decking the mantel to setting a table for parties and feasts. Before you crack open all...
Say Hello to the Hottest Incoming Home Trends for 2019
Are you planning on starting the new year with a new project? Why not get an inside scoop on the hottest trends around the corner? Toni Sabatino, the award-winning designer behind Toni Sabatino Style in New York, keeps her finger on the pulse to deliver her clients...
Design Recipes: 8 Design Hacks to Make Small Spaces Feel Bigger
Small spaces can pose unique visual challenges when it comes to design. It is important for small spaces to feel as spacious as possible and functional. And it’s still possible to live large. Here are eight design hacks to help maximize the potential of smaller...
Here’s How to Prepare Your Home for Winter
With frigid temperatures settling in for many parts of the country, for many now is the perfect time to properly prepare the home for winter. Here are some key tips to keep in mind. Consider installing heat tape or using a heat tracing system. This can be critical in...
How to Save Money and Keep Your House Warm This Winter
As winter approaches, you may be dreading the increased energy bills that come along with the need for heat. But you can follow some tips to keep your house warm and save energy at the same time. Make some basic changes Some of the most effective methods for warming...
Home Maintenance Tips for the Fall
LOVELAND – Crisp autumn air has moved in and we have finally gotten a break from that stifling summer heat. Yard work is synonymous with this season (as we all know the leaves will be falling), but there are other projects you could do to help prepare your yard and...
7 Fall Fix-Ups to Prep Your Home for Winter
BOULDER – Cooler temperatures and mountain snow are reminders that it’s time to prepare your home for winter. Here are steps to take to get ready for falling leaves and freezing temperatures, as recommended by House Beautiful. 1. Prepare your gutters Clean and...
Fall Decor Tips – That Have Nothing To Do With Pumpkins
Driving down a city alley the other day, a flash of fur caught my eye. Nope, it wasn’t another chimpanzee-sized rat. It was a formerly prized possession: a faux Moroccan Beni Ourain-style rug, pale and shaggy with a dark diamond pattern, a once-bold accent that had...
Design Recipes: How to Use Fabulous Fall Colors in Your Decor
When you think of fall colors, what comes to mind? Red, yellow, green, orange? While there are certainly a number of fabulous fall colors, for many the challenge lies in how to use these colors purposefully in decor. Brown Brown is a great foundation color and to...
Miracle Method Gives New Life to Dated Kitchens, Baths
LONGMONT - Grout got you grumpy? Tired of scrubbing mold or mildew? Craving a show-stopping countertop? Refinishing a bathtub, tile wall or countertop not only costs 50 to 70 percent less than new installations, it also banishes mold by locking the refinished surface...
High Tech Home Security Tools
LOVELAND – Technology tools can improve the security of your home while also increasing its value. If you’re thinking about modernizing your home and enhancing its security, here are some high-tech home security tools to consider. Video doorbell During this past...
Design Trend Going to the Dogs
BOULDER – Here’s a “creature comfort” that keeps your home and the family pup clean while adding that something extra home buyers love: a dog wash. Having a dog wash in your home is becoming as common place as a powder room or upstairs laundry. Homebuyers find value...
ShelfGenie of Fort Collins Eases Life for Homeowners
FORT COLLINS - We often talk about “dream homes” and even “dream kitchens,” but do we think about creating “dream spaces” inside our homes? Crafting custom pullout shelves and drawers, the ingenious designers at ShelfGenie of Fort Collins help homeowners create the...
Design Recipes: The Do’s and Don’ts of Decorating with Gray
The color gray is often considered to be drab and gloomy, but the reality is, gray is one of the most versatile colors in home decor. Why? It's a foundation color that can easily be paired with other colors and can be used for foundation pieces such as sofas, beds and...
How to Clean Your Outdoor Furniture
Summertime's in full swing. You've put the finishing touches on your outdoor living area and you're enjoying Sunday barbecues and evenings relaxing by the fire pit. But are you thinking about the maintenance of your outdoor furniture? Regularly cleaning your outdoor...
Stress-Free Moves with Taylor Moving in Boulder
Boulder’s Preeminent Moving, Packing and Storage Company Simplifies Local, National Moves BOULDER – The best way to reduce the extreme stress of moving? Partner with a reliable, trustworthy and time-tested moving company. “Moving is one of the most stressful things in...
Home Safety Tips for Summer
LOVELAND – It’s summer time! This means barbecues, parties, and summer vacations. With so much time spent away from your home, be sure to take steps to keep your home safe from burglars and other intruders. Here are some helpful home safety tips for summer. Lock doors...
Should I Add a Mudroom to my House?
A mudroom is one of those household additions that delivers exactly what it promises, but it’s more than just a spot to keep outside dirt and mud from getting into your home. Mudrooms were originally envisioned as a place for those in cold climates to shed their heavy...
Save Time in the Kitchen with the Latest Smart Technology
How much are a few extra minutes worth to you in the kitchen? If you’re racing to get out the door in the morning, maybe to catch the 7:27 train into the city or to get the kids to school, they’re probably worth a lot. Likewise, if the extra minutes are the difference...
