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Putting up a wall was anything but easy a century ago. Once you framed a wall or ceiling out of wood and were ready to close it in with a finished surface ready for paint or paper, you'd first nail on small strips of wood... more »
by Kenny Grono
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Cutting-edge style can cover a range of looks, from the glamour of polished alabaster to the grittiness of a graffiti-covered urban street. Whether inspired by the mainstreaming of subculture via films like Exit... more »
by Becky Harris
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Technology has taken our movies, TV shows and printing into three dimensions, and now it's taking tile there. Tile not only has taken on textures like damask, stacked stone and textiles in its new looks, but has also become an integral part of architecture,... more »
by Becky Harris
It's rumored that Oscar Wilde said on his deathbed, "It's the wallpaper or me. One of us has to go." Historically, wallpaper has been the poor relation in the world of the decorative arts, as it sits in the background and is often fragile and difficult... more »
Copper has a long history in the kitchen; it has been used as a material for kitchen sinks and cookware for centuries. As a result, its advantages and disadvantage are well established and agreed upon. This beautiful metal makes an instant statement when... more »
by Rachel Grace
Tile is big business — Americans bought 2.19 billion square feet of it in 2012. Technologies like digital imaging and ink-jet printing are transforming less-expensive tiles like porcelain and ceramic, giving them the looks of marble, granite, agate,... more »
by Becky Harris
After a long, cold winter and a wet spring, you may have found that it's time to put a new roof on your home. Chances are that once you take the time to do this, you'll never want to do it again. Choosing a very durable material, like slate, can mean... more »
by Rachel Grace
Before we start talking about plywood, it helps to know what plywood replaced. Though wood has been with us forever, modern plywood has existed for less than 200 years, and its omnipresence is quite recent. Now we deck the roof, sheath the walls and build... more »
by Kenny Grono
Take a tip from history and consider the natural beauty of soapstone for your new kitchen sink. This heavy-duty material has been used for centuries, and for good reason. Its soft feel works great in kitchens, but its dense nature means it stays... more »
by Rachel Grace
Shortly after buying a triplex in Montreal, first-time homeowners Dominique Leroux and Anne-Marie McSween attended a local environmental rally that made them rethink their design approach. The two spent the next couple of months researching ecofriendly... more »
When you initially think of concrete floors, you probably think "cold," "prison like" or "industrial." But with its ability to take on color and a polished sheen, coupled with its many benefits, concrete may become your new favorite on future projects.... more »
When I was a kid, there was nothing cooler and more special than a geode. Remember those round stones, boring on the outside, but when you cracked them open, an eye-popping center of gleaming crystals and swirls of colors shone through? Who would have... more »
There's something very cozy about brick floors — they imbue a home with a storied, old-world feel and emit a sense of comfort and nostalgia. Bricks combine the durability of tile or stone with the warm colors of wood, and they can work with almost any... more »
As the wife of a professional carpenter, I've been spoiled by being able to fill my home with rich architectural details for merely the cost of materials. We've created a room with a coffered ceiling, added crown molding throughout our home... more »
by Rachel Grace
