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What To Do With Your Old Electronics

by Jaime Derringer, Posted Dec 16th 2009

What to do with your old electronics.

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Fireplace Options: Which is Best?

by Jaime Derringer, Posted Dec 11th 2009

What you need to know before installing a fireplace.

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All About Roof Shingles

by Jaime Derringer, Posted Nov 18th 2009

A good quality roof can provide extra warmth in the winter, general protection from the elements and also prevent major damage to your home from moisture seepage (like the dreaded "m" word -- mold). So, what kinds of roofing are out there? Let's examine some of the more popular materials used for today's roof.

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Rugs: The Case of Round vs. Rectangle

by Erin Loechner, Posted Oct 16th 2009

I'm a massive fan of hardwood floors, so rugs are a must in my home. And although I'm probably the biggest supporter of rug use, there's always one question that leaves me utterly baffled: Round or rectangle? I could tell you my opinion, but I thought it would be much more fun to ask one of my favorite interior designers what the pros think.

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Storage Solutions for Sports Equipment

by Timothy Dahl, Posted Oct 13th 2009

Athletic endeavors such as hockey, lacrosse and baseball require a storage solution to keep sticks and bats from becoming a tripping hazard.

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Do Homemade Cleaning Products Actually Work?

by ShelterPop Staff, Posted Oct 5th 2009

Homemade cleaning products are cheaper -- but do they actually work? Laura, our fearless blogger, invites us into her Brooklyn home and puts a few to the test. You may be surprised at which cleaners are worth the effort, and which fall short. We certainly were!

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Why is Lucite So Darn Expensive?

by Eugenia Santiesteban, Posted Sep 23rd 2009

Lucite, the clear material that the design world lusts after, has many, many good aesthetic qualities. It projects a floating look, can be quite spage-agey and is often the perfect thing to balance or neutralize many a decorating scheme.

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