Tag: Ideas
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Garage flooring ideas for optimum car storage
A garage floor puts up with a lot. Whether you’re storing high-end motors, DIY gear or simply housing bins and bikes, this hardworking space deserves a surface to match. And with so many garage flooring ideas available – from sleek resin finishes to affordable concrete floor paints – it’s easier than ever to combine practicality…
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Renovation Ideas For Project Homes in North America
Buying a property that needs a little TLC can be one of the smartest real estate moves you can make. Across North America, from the bustling suburbs to charming rural towns, there are countless project homes listed at lower price points. With strategic renovations, these properties offer significant opportunities to increase value and turn a…
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4 Really Good (And Thoughtful) Mother’s Day Sentimental Ideas
The first Mother’s Day post I wrote was six years ago, and to this day is one of my favorite posts I’ve written. I know that saying a bona fide gift guide is a favorite may sound a little odd at first, especially given how many posts and personal reveals I’ve done, but it was…
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Hidden safe ideas to hide your valuables at home
Improving your home security doesn’t have to involved bulky locks or spoiling your décor with clunky hardware. With a bit of creative thinking, you can protect your valuables in a way that feels completely in tune with your interiors. So, if you’re looking for a discreet way to lock things away, hidden safe ideas might…
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Living room ideas for terraced houses
If you live in a terraced house, you’re probably aware that terraced living rooms come with their own set of quirks – such as long, narrow footprints or limited natural light. But with a little design know-how, it’s possible to turn even the smallest of lounges into a space that punches well above its weight.…
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Open Kitchen Shelving Ideas from Real Renovations
Upper cabinets may be the default in kitchen design, but open shelving is the quiet disruptor bringing both airiness and artistry to culinary spaces. It’s a choice that rewards minimalism, demands organization, and invites personality—whether it’s a row of cookbooks, a favorite mug, or a pop of greenery. Across a range of Sweeten renovations, homeowners…
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Primary Bedroom Decor Ideas for a Dreamy Retreat
Looking for the best primary bedroom decor ideas to create a dreamy, relaxing retreat? Discover expert tips on color palettes, textures, lighting, and more. Your bedroom isn’t just a place to crash after a long day. It’s your sanctuary, your hideaway, your personal space to recharge and dream big. Sadly, our main bedroom wasn’t quite…
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5 Soft Skills that Boost Construction Sales – And 5 Ideas to Use Them Today
Missy Scherber, president of T. Scherber, a Minnesota-based demolition, excavation and waste management company, stood in front of 160 women at the 2025 Women in Construction Summit, hosted by Werk-Brau, and bared her soul. An attendee at the conference in Findlay, Ohio, in 2024, she wasn’t even sure she’d make it to her speaking gig…
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Our First Design Coaching “Client” – With 3 Kids Under 3, A Builder-Grade Kitchen And A Lot Of Ideas
A couple of months ago we put out the call to find a reader (or apparently two, more on that later) to help coach through a remodel. It was extremely hard to choose the right family/project – I wanted to do all of them. Some were a full house “where do I start – it’s…
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How to waterproof a pergola: experts tips and ideas
Waterproofing a pergola might not be the most glamorous part of your garden project, but it’s definitely important if you want to stay dry. Whether you’re working with a classic timber frame or a sleek aluminium design, the right approach will help you get more from your outdoor space, whatever the weather has in store.…