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How to Tell If a Wall Is Load Bearing
Knocking down a wall is a great way to create an open floor plan, or simply make a room larger. But befor...
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A 1960s House in Hollywood Hills Gets a Modern Update
There's an essential skill you need to tackle a major renovation that people rarely mention: imagination...
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This Is the One Place You Haven’t Thought to Hang Your Art
Gallery walls are one of those design staples that never really go out of style. You saw them in the...
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This Midcentury Rose Garden in Marin County Was Inspired by Le Corbusier
When I do something, I go deep. So, when it came time to finding a new home in Marin County last Oct...
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6 Confidence-Boosting Tips to Remember The Next Time You Need to Be More Assertive
Standing your ground isn’t always easy. No matter how confident you feel about something, being open...
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Naim Mu-so Qb 2nd Generation review: Big sound, little box
For a brand whose product portfolio is capable of vapourising even six-figure bank balances with eas...
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DIY Beauty: Fresh Homemade Face Mask Recipes for All Skin Types
I’m one of those people that doesn’t like to splurge on beauty treatments, but I love to pamper myse...
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The Ins and Outs of ADUs
Seattle-based Best Practice Architecture converted what was once a backyard garage into a 571-square...
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Sony KD-55AF8 (A8F OLED) review: Another OLED stunner from Sony
Sony is clearly a brand that likes to keep its options open. Unlike rival manufacturers who have backed...
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A 19th-Century Townhouse in Philadelphia is Transformed Into a Refreshed Contemporary Residence
This article originally appeared in the July 2011 issue of Architectural Digest.He wasn’t an urban d...
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A Charming Charleston Bungalow Gets a Brand-New Layout
When author and screenwriter Carolyn Evans and her husband, Ray, saw their new house, it was love at...
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Olive Trees Are “Next Big Thing” Tree Taking Over the Design World (& How To Take Care of It)
Given the current craze for houseplants, it’s hard to imagine there’s any un-trod territory there, a...
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Virgin TV customers can now watch Amazon Prime Video on their V6 boxes following update
Virgin TV customers can now get access to the full Amazon Prime Video catalogue as part of the lates...
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You Can Turn Off Those Annoying iPhone Pop-ups With One Click
Have you ever been in the middle of editing a photo on your favorite iPhone editing app when—out of...
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How a Garage Became a Midcentury-Inspired Accessory Dwelling Unit
Navy cabinet fronts from Semihandmade informed the kitchen design.When Kira and Brett McCracken bought...
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Panasonic SU-HTB520 review
Surround sound systems are great if you’ve got the room for lots of satellite speakers, but anyone w...
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Fascinating Facts About The World Of Toilets
Did you know that there is a Japanese proverb that states that ”if a pregnant woman keeps her toilet...
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Top things Hollywood thinks that computers can do
Although technology is a massive part of our lives, the big problem with trying to show it on screen...
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Why Ditching This Living Room Staple Was the Best Choice I’ve Ever Made
When my boyfriend and I moved into our apartment last year, we had a months-long debate about adding...
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A Historic Chicago Residence Becomes a Contemporary Home for a Young Family
This article originally appeared in the February 2009 issue of Architectural Digest.This is a love s...