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Emotional Interior Design: Using Red
December 11 | 2 min read | admin
When we choose colors for our spaces, it’s more than just the logical part of our brains that we use. Ever since we were children, we’ve responded to color in an emotional way. And so, as adults with spaces... read more
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Composite Decking Evolution In All Seasons
September 14 | 3 min read | admin
Driving home the day-before-yesterday around eight-ish, I realized that it was practically dark outside, even if only a couple of weeks ago it was still pretty bright. Autumn is nearly upon us as we enjoy our late summer. Time marches... 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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5 Options For Mudroom Flooring
December 21 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
What are your options for the best flooring for mudroom installations? Here are 5 mudroom flooring options to help to get you started. *** The mudroom series continues… Over the past two weeks, I’ve shared ideas and inspirational images... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Decking That Is Right for You: Composite & Wood
July 15 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
The perfect deck will blend form with function. It’s a relaxing extension of your home, blending the comforts of the indoors with the pleasure of being outdoors. Whether you use yours for barbequing, suntanning, or reading, it’s a mini-escape literally just outside your doorstep. However, it... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Reasons to Use Travertine Tile and Pavers
June 08 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
Travertine is an ancient material, literally used to build an empire. The ancient Romans counted on travertine as a key building material. And even today, travertine tile and pavers are used to bring some of that imperial beauty and... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
Interior Design & Architecture
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5 Reasons to Use Porcelain Tile As A Home Decor Surface
May 04 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
The value of porcelain tile is something which has been considered and utilized for centuries, and across a multitude of uses, and cultures. But, if we boiled down what that value really meant, what would we find to be... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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6 Ways to Improve Balcony Privacy
April 08 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Honestly, sometimes the best thing about apartment living is spying on the neighbors. The flipside is, sometimes the worst thing is knowing neighbours are spying on you and losing your balcony privacy. It doesn’t have to be that way. With... read more
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Choosing Natural Stone Tile – Granite, Marble, Travertine, More
December 09 | 6 min read | BuildDirect
As an overall subset of building material, natural stone has at least two striking characteristics that seem to contradict each other. First, the use and popularity of natural stone surfaces has been consistent for thousands of years, and across many... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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October 25 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
When it comes to installation, cutting laminate flooring can sometimes be tricky. Here are some laminate floor plank cutting tips for the DIY floor installer. *** Laminate flooring is an excellent alternative to traditional hardwood floors and can be... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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September 30 | 2 min read | BuildDirect
New laminate flooring is an asset to any home, both for its beauty and its durability. To keep this flooring looking its best it is important to use appropriate laminate floor cleaning products. By using cleaning products that are... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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5 Reasons To Buy Interlocking Deck Tiles
June 21 | 2 min read | admin
As observed in a few posts on this blog, the relationship between interiors and exteriors is being recognized more and more in many regions of the world as being a bit less black and white than before. Extending your... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
Interior Design & Architecture
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10 Uses For Travertine You Should Consider For Transforming Spaces
February 25 | 2 min read | admin
In the last of our mini-series about travertine, I've compiled 10 applications for travertine. Some of these may seem pretty standard, and others kind of off the beaten track. Some of them are climate-specific. Ask your seller... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...