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Dwell on This: It’s Time to Mount Your Television
Hang your flat screen on the wall to instantly upgrade your home theater.
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The Essential Guide to Shipping Container Home Design
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Create a peaceful ambiance in your bedroom with these exemplary ceiling lighting designs.
9 Effective Ways to Bring Sustainable Design Into the Home
See if you check off all the boxes when it comes to creating an eco-friendly household.
How to Buy a Shipping Container
You’ve decided to join the shipping container revolution.
How to Build a Floating Shelf
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Tech Talk: 4 Smart-Home Upgrades You Can Make in a Weekend
You’ve heard the phrase “work smarter, not harder.” Here are quick, easy smart-home improvements you can knock out in one weekend.
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How to Replace Your Kitchen Cabinets
Trade in those warped doors and stained shelves for a crisp new look.
How Japandi Design Can Bring Comfort and Simplicity to Your Home
Japanese and Scandinavian influences come together to produce a look that’s serene, organic, and refined.
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The appeal of a prefab house is clear, but the process of getting one is not.

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