The Overused Home Decor That Might Be Aging Your Home
This particular decor item has been popular in homes for over 100 year. Should it stay in the past, or can you give it a modern upgrade?
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13 Common Thrift Store Items That Are Always Way Too Expensive
Thrift store prices are often lower than buying new. However, some items are overpriced based on their quality, condition, or potential safety issues.
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The Simple Decor You Can Add To Any Kitchen To Usher In Fall
Create fall kitchen decor that stays within a well-confined space to maintain kitchen efficiency. Customize the display with fall decor, garden crops, and more.
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Organize Jewelry And Keep It Tangle-Free With This Space-Saving Storage Solution
Imagine getting ready faster with all your jewelry neatly stored and easy to see. This organizer does just that, without taking up any counter space.
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How Joanna Gaines Uses A Vintage Gem You Probably Already Have At Home
If you follow Joanna Gaines and love how she combines simple items to make a statement, you might want to search for a vintage gem she uses often.
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The Dealbreaker That Makes Jasmine Roth Reject Applicants For Her HGTV Show
From budgets to time frame requirements, there are a lot of puzzle pieces that need to fit together if you want to film for Jasmine Roth's HGTV show.
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HGTV's Drew Scott Says This Common Design Feature Could Be Dating Your Home
While the Property Brothers are no strangers to bold design choices, Drew Scott explains that when it comes to this type of paneling, less is more.
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Ina Garten's Favorite Fall Tablescape Follows A Surprisingly Simple Formula
Style the perfect fall table with Ina Garten's method. Her design features simple décor and prioritizes function so guests are comfortable at the table.
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The Kitchen Ingredient Joanna Gaines Relies On To Preserve Flowers And Why
Joanna Gaines dries the flowers she grows in her garden to preserve them using an affordable kitchen ingredient you likely have on hand to maintain the color.
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The Showy Outdoor Feature Property Brothers' Drew Scott Says To Skip: 'Save Your Money'
With any renovation project, knowing where to spend the bulk of your budget is a major decision. Drew Scott offers his advice for landscaping your yard.
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How To Make Your Gallery Wall Trendy Again
If your gallery wall is feeling dated, it could be due to a lack of depth. Find out what types of pieces to add to bring it back to life.
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Martha Stewart's Clever Trick Could Save You Major Time When Regrouting
Martha Stewart manages to accomplish in one day what most people accomplish in a week. Learn her time-saving trick that'll make regrouting tile so much easier.
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The One Room You Should Never Install Barn Doors In (& A Better Alternative To Use)
Barn doors are a trendy feature but they're not functional for every room considering there isn't a seamless closure between the door and the frame.
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The Risky Kitchen Design Choice HGTV's Nate Berkus Never Regrets Making
People tend to play it safe in kitchens for fear of harming resale value. But Nate Berkus swears by one bold design choice that never disappoints.
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Are Mesh Bags A Smart Laundry Hack Or Just A Waste Of Time?
Lots of people are swearing by mesh bags these days, which begs the question: Are these laundry bags actually effective or just a passing trend?
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The Common Renovation Mistake The Property Brothers' Jonathan Scott Can't Stand
HGTV's Jonathan Scott has seen a lot of home renovations. Find out which kitchen renovation mistake he thinks is all about look over layout.
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Keep Your Kitchen On Trend By Following This Retro Appliance Rule
If you want to hop on the retro kitchen appliance trend, here's one rule you need to know. This way, your kitchen looks cohesive, no matter your existing style.
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Christina Haack's Bold Choice For A Kitchen Backsplash Adds A Twist To Typical Subway Tile
If you're planning to remodel your kitchen, you might want to draw inspiration from one of Christina Haack's backsplash upgrades that makes a bold statement.
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The Stars Of Love It Or List It Reveal The One Reality Check Homeowners Don't Expect
David Visentin and Page Turner of HGTV's "Love It or List It" combat unrealistic expectations from homeowners time and again -- in one area in particular.
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The Shade & Curtain Combo Nate Berkus Picks For A Luxe Bedroom
If you want to add a touch of luxury to your bedroom, why not take a clue from Nate Berkus and use a stunning curtain and shade combo to add depth and style.
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The Wood Cutting Mistake Most DIY Beginners Make (And How To Avoid It)
No more short cuts! Discover how a saw's blade affects your wood cutting and learn essential tips to ensure your boards are the correct size every time.
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HGTV's Scott McGillivray Has A Great Tip To Avoid Regretting Your Bathroom Renovation
While you shouldn't follow every tip you see on HGTV, this piece of advice from host and designer Scott McGillivray is guaranteed to get you the ideal bathroom.
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Reach For This Cleaning Product To Make Thrifted Pyrex Shine Like New
Vintage Pyrex can be worth a lot, but only in the proper condition. Discover which cleaning product can make your Pyrex like new, without stripping its color.
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The Vintage-Inspired Wall Design That HGTV's Erin Napier Loves
Find out how Erin Napier added vintage charm to a client's home on "Home Town Takeover." This gallery wall trick can add a personal, colorful touch to any room.
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You've Been Storing Your Vinyl Records Wrong All Along And Had No Idea
Storing vinyl in the wrong direction causes the records to warp or crack. Whether in boxes or on shelves, they should be facing a certain way to offset pressure.
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HGTV's Jeremiah Brent Proves That The Color-Drenching Trend Can Also Look Timeless
Color drenching is often bold, dramatic, and trendy — but HGTV's Jeremiah Brent shows how the right color palette can make it timeless.
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HGTV's Hilary Farr Has A Smart Solution For Decorating A Bedroom With High Ceilings
Tall ceilings create a sense of grandeur, but they can also seem to shrink your furniture. Hillary Farr balances this with a simple detail in the bed's design.
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