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The verdict is in and too many walls are out. Sectioning off parts of the homes into smaller areas often leads those spaces to neglect. How can we open our homes up and make the square footage we have more…
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The first step after deciding to do a renovation or construction project is the search to see what’s out there. Most people think they have an idea of what they want, but after the search begins, they find themselves drawn…
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Could the government really ban gas ranges? What would that look like? What are the alternatives? An estimated 40% of homes in the United States have gas cooking appliances. Would they all be forced to switch to electric or induction?
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Who wouldn’t want to have a load of dishes done in 3 minutes? It seems like the demands of our fast paced lives would have pushed manufacturers towards producing units for use in residential spaces. Are they out there or…
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In the design world, it’s often said that we are usually 5-10 years behind what Europe is doing stylistically. Is the United States still behind or are we running in tandem? Is the next big design style derived from the…
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With names so similar, it’s no mistake that people confuse these materials often. Other than their basic composition, they are quite different in many ways such as their look, how they are created, and even what potential damages they are…
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Title: “Pioneers of Efficiency: Christine Frederick and Lillian Moller Gilbreth’s Impact on Kitchen Design” Introduction: In the early 20th century, two remarkable women made groundbreaking contributions to the world of kitchen design and efficiency. Christine Frederick and Lillian Moller Gilbreth…
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If you’ve thought about remodeling or building in the past 8 years, your search browser or favorite remodeling shows have been dominated by farmhouse kitchens. Being from a more rural area outside of Ann Arbor, MI, I’ve done my fair…
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