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Interior Design & Architecture
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Crown Molding History, Benefits, And Applications
January 25 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Here’s how to enhance your house and interior design with crown molding, and increase the value of your home. *** A friend of mine recently said to me, “Lisa, you have very strong opinions on crown molding.” She’s right.... read more
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Fake It Till You Make It: Imitating Luxury Surfaces
August 07 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
You don’t need to spend lots to get the look of a luxury surface. Plenty of products reproduce the look, without the high cost. Here are some ideas. *** Ah, to have an exposed brick wall in my... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
Interior Design & Architecture
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Hardwood Flooring Product Profile: What Is Black Walnut?
July 20 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Black walnut is a beautiful hardwood that will add interest and value to your home; these hardwood floors will add a spectacular look to any room. *** I live near a castle. Some might say Craigdarroch Castle is not... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Hardwood Flooring Product Profile: What Is Birch?
June 29 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Birch is a varied species with distinct characteristics that make for great flooring. Learn more about varieties of birch right here, particularly silver birch. *** When I was growing up, I always dreamed of birch bark canoes. Living on... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Dos & Don’ts Of Creating Wood Floors & Carpet Cohesion
May 02 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
Wood floors, area rugs, and carpeting are not either/or options. Here are some design dos and don’t to hold each flooring surface in harmony with each other. *** Comfortable homes need a mixture of flooring that can stand up... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Enough Space For Two: Tips On Creating Double-Duty Home Offices
January 12 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Make working from home easier with these clever layouts for double-duty home offices. *** Not every couple has the luxury of two extra bedrooms for their personal offices. I consider myself lucky in that regard; I have my own... read more (1 rating, average rating is 3.00/5)Loading...
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Engineered Wood Flooring Planks As An Accent Wall
October 22 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
If you’re looking to revitalize a space and make your own rules, wood flooring on walls is definitely one way to go. Here are some reasons that wood flooring on wall accents may be for you. *** There are... read more (2 rating, average rating is 3.00/5)Loading...
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5 Projects That Really DON’T Add Value To Your Property
February 20 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
When it comes time to start thinking about selling your home, there are a few things you need to do in order for it to appeal to potential buyers and up the value. There are obvious fixes to address,... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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August 05 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Looking at home decor magazines, you may have noticed that floors are going back to light colors: beachy whites and pale birch golds, even greys and beiges. The pale floors are here for a while, so if you’re looking... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Energy Efficiency & Radiant Floor Heating
November 07 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Heating season is upon us. In my 1964 ranch house, I have a cast iron wood stove, two small cast iron gas heaters in the bedrooms, south facing windows and an attached solar greenhouse. I don’t have radiant floor... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Travertine Tile Puts the “Tile” in Versatile
August 10 | 4 min read | admin
Much like ceramic tile, humanity has been building homes, cities, and even empires using stone tile. And one of the many go-to varieties of stone down through the ages has been travertine. Travertine, as many of you know, is... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Harlequin Patterned Wood Flooring
February 02 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
Wood flooring is timeless, playing a part in great design and home decor over the decades and centuries. Often, wood flooring is looked upon as a rustic, down-home texture. At other times, wood floors are refined and tailored surfaces,... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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December 03 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
Carpet tile is a very versatile, easy-to-install floor covering. The pieces come in pre-cut squares, so there’s no need to bother with measuring a room for a piece of rolled carpet, trying to unroll the carpet, trying to install... read more (1 rating, average rating is 4.00/5)Loading...