Tag: house
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Guest Cottage Update – How Do You Design A House If You Don’t Know How You’ll Use It????
You guys. I’m having so much fun with the design of this house (our guest cottage). We don’t even know what it will be used for, but I do have some ideas on future function, which are informing our decisions. So if you want inside my brain (not sure I’d recommend it), here is what…
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My Brothers River House Living Room Reveal – With A TV On A Tiled Fireplace
I’m pretty sentimental writing this post. After four years (maybe 5?), this is the last room reveal of my brother’s family river house. Working on this project has been so incredibly fulfilling. If lessons are gifts (which they are), this project gave me too many to count; I’m spoiled with the bounty. Not every second…
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Couple restore run-down listed house into charming eco home
Falling for the charms of an old property is a common tale, but perhaps less so when your own personal history is intertwined with it. But this was the case for Amanda and Warren East, who had regularly visited the beautiful Grade II*-listed building over the decades. “We were living in the house opposite for…
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Chartered company celebrates Top 50 Apprenticeship employer achievement at House of Lords
The business, founded in 2002 by Tony Batterton and Stewart Shaw, has built a strong reputation in the social housing sector and is especially recognised for its electrical testing and compliance work. The company has trained more than 40 apprentices to date, each supported by experienced mentors and a dedicated management team. View the original…
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What Your House Is Telling You When You’re Not Looking
Ever feel like your house is trying to tell you something? Not in a haunted kind of way, but in the quiet, constant signals it gives off—like a leaky faucet tapping out a warning or a weird smell that seems to drift in when it rains. For many homeowners, especially in places like Magnolia, TX,…
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White House ballroom spotlights historic construction risks
The images of the East Wing demolition at the White House stood in stark contrast to the modest alterations originally floated by the White House in July. When first announced to the public, President Donald Trump said the ballroom project “won’t interfere with the current building” and would sit “near it but not touching it.”…
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Lake House Wall Décor Ideas with Wooden Map Designs
The aesthetic language of lake house wall decor has evolved beyond the simple nostalgia of nautical themes or cabin-inspired accents. In 2025, interior designers and homeowners alike are redefining the lakefront aesthetic by merging cartographic precision, sustainable woodworking, and personalized artistry. At the forefront of this evolution stands the integration of wooden lake maps—a unique…
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Your Favorite River House Pieces Are On Sale For 48 More Hours
If we’re being honest, the River House project broke the internet (or my inbox, at least). The single most asked-about source? AllModern. Why? Their pieces were the quiet foundation of the entire project, delivering the kind of design that hits the sweet spot between high style and solid construction that actually works in real life.…
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Your Guide to House Renovation Costs in New Jersey
Dreaming of transforming your New Jersey home but worried by the specter of unexpected house renovation costs? You’re not alone. From sleek kitchen makeovers to spa-like bathrooms and finished basements, the possibilities are endless. But so are the price tags. Let’s dive into the world of house renovation costs new jersey, uncovering the factors that…
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The River House Game Room Reveal (The One Everyone Wants To Be In)
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I alluded to it, hyped it up. Even sold it hard as “my favorite room in the house,” and today you are going to see it (and judge for yourself). Although I love LOVE the living room (coming soon) and I probably give out that trophy too often, I nailed this room with very little…