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January 19 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Tiles don’t have to be drab and repetitive. Have a look at how to be bold with tile in every room of the house. *** Tiles don’t have to be drab and repetitive. Have a look at how to... read more
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Slate Tile: The Hot Must-Have Trend
October 27 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
There are many wonderful things that can be said about slate tile — about how durable it is, how great it looks, and how versatile it can be — but there is one thing that you won’t realize until... read more (No Ratings Yet)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
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Interior Design & Architecture
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5 Hardwood Flooring Options To Match The Style Of Rooms
August 08 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
Your flooring has a huge impact on the overall look of your home. Make sure it’s an asset to your design, not just an afterthought. Different styles of hardwood flooring complement certain interiors quite well. Use this guide to choose... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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How To Grout Tile Yourself Easily
June 29 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
Whether you want to freshen up the tile backsplash behind your kitchen sink or revamp the tile in your bathroom, it’s important to know what grout is all about. Although it may seem daunting, grouting tile is actually a... read more (No Ratings Yet)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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January 14 | 3 min read | admin
In much the same way that bomber jackets, fedoras, and (for some unexplained and delightful reason) flood pants have crawled their way back into fashion from the early to mid-20th century, so to have the wonders of vinyl. Not... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Black Friday, Black Décor: Black Floors
November 27 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Black (or very dark) floors can dramatically improve the design quality of your home–if you use them well. However, using black flooring can quickly turn into a black hole if you do so carelessly. So how can you successfully... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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The Elegance of Stone: A Look Inside and Out
October 08 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Whenever I drive around fancy neighborhoods, my attention is always drawn to those stately stone houses that are classy, elegant and cozy. Stone is an ancient construction material that never seems to get out of style. Inside or outside,... read more (1 rating, average rating is 3.00/5)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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Tile, Textures, and Treatments: Home Decor To See & Feel
August 31 | 2 min read | admin
When we’re planning a home decor makeover, or even a single change to a room, it’s sometimes easy just to think about the visual aspects. This is easily forgivable, since visuals are a big piece of the puzzle. But,... read more (1 rating, average rating is 5.00/5)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...
Interior Design & Architecture
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Wood Floors To Rafters: Style From Top To Bottom
February 17 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
Rafters in residences are standard inclusions in construction, at one time almost always visible in interiors as a matter of course. As trends changed, the visible rafter has come and gone, and come back again. Here in our current... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...