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Design Dilemma: Ode to the Cottage
Traditional Exterior by Oregon City Design-Build Firms BC Custom Construction In the age of huge, expansive houses, one thing remains very near and dear to our hearts: the cottage home. The dictionary definition of a cottage is “a small home, usually of only one story.” There is no hard and fast rule about what “small” […]
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Design Dilemma: Hiding Ugly Things
Modern Living Room by New York Architects & Designers Narofsky Architecture + ways2design Air-conditioners. Radiators. Water pipes. Electrical cords. Even badly-placed electrical outlets. It doesn’t take much to introduce a note of ugliness into an otherwise pristine home. It can be a frustrating problem for design-conscious homeowners who have labored to make their […]
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Design Dilemma: How to Hire a Contractor and Not Regret It
Other by Philadelphia General Contractors Buckminster Green LLC One of the scariest things about renovating any space is not what lurks behind those walls (although that can make us pretty nervous, too!) but rather, managing to find a qualified, reliable contractor who can knock those walls down without wreaking havoc. How do you find a […]