• Tour a Napa Valley Farmhouse Where Details Shine
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    Tour a Napa Valley Farmhouse Where Details Shine

    When Lindsay Hoopes, the second-generation proprietor of Hoopes Family Vineyard in Yountville, California, set out to transform the 19th-century farmhouse on property into a guest rental, she had one designer in mind: Erin Fetherston. The two have been friends since childhood—and since Hoopes had grown up in the elegant historic home, Fetherston had a unique understanding of the project. “Lindsay and I have known each other since we were two years old,” the designer said. The home had been lovingly decorated by Hoopes’ late mother, a talented interior designer, which made the project even more meaningful for both collaborators. “When Lindsay was ready to do the house, I felt honored…

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  • Destined for the Dump, Construction Waste Gets New Life in the Garden
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    Destined for the Dump, Construction Waste Gets New Life in the Garden

    Construction waste has long been a bane of ecologically minded architects. So a trio of designers zeroed in on what they felt was a particularly egregious example: the “architectural mock-up.” Created before construction starts on a large real estate development, a mock-up is a one- to three-story model of a facade, often including windows, part of a roof and other features. It is used to test a design before embarking on a project, but afterward, it often ends up in a garbage heap. “These are brand-new, highly sophisticated, incredibly intelligent assemblages ready to have a new life,” said Ivi Diamantopoulou, an architect who, with her partner Jaffer Kolb, founded New…

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  • How Michigan couple makes thousands a month from real estate investing
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    How Michigan couple makes thousands a month from real estate investing

    When Jamie McCauley was a junior at Cornerstone University, his parents bought and helped him renovate a foreclosed home near the Grand Rapids, Michigan campus. He lived there and managed the property during college, renting out rooms to seven other Cornerstone students to help pay his tuition. He met his wife, Sarah McCauley, in that house, too. His stint as a young landlord foreshadowed the couple’s now-lucrative real estate ventures: 12 years later, they bring in up to $11,000 per month renting out 11 renovated units in five properties throughout West Michigan, according to documents reviewed by CNBC Make It. Jamie, 33, and Sarah, 32, also flip houses for themselves…

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  • 17 Winter Decor Ideas for Those Who Don’t Celebrate Holidays
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    17 Winter Decor Ideas for Those Who Don’t Celebrate Holidays

    Photo: istockphoto.com Those who don’t celebrate Christmas needn’t feel left out when it comes to home decor—there are plenty of winter decorating options that aren’t necessarily tied to a particular religious holiday. Not to mention, even for those who do celebrate Christmas, holiday decorations can seem a bit out of place when January rolls around. Keep reading for tips on how to decorate for winter when your decorations aren’t associated with any particular holiday. 1. Pretty Pinecones Photo: Amazon.com Decorators who are aiming for a woodsy, natural aesthetic can easily DIY garlands using dried fruit or foraged materials, but those who are less crafty have plenty of commercially produced options…

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  • Daich Coatings Offers Holiday Shopping Solutions for Home Improvement Enthusiasts
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    Daich Coatings Offers Holiday Shopping Solutions for Home Improvement Enthusiasts

    During the holiday season, it can be a challenge to find the perfect gift for do-it-yourselfers. With the launch of the new LuxROCK Solid Surface Granite Countertop Kit, Daich Coatings now offers four start-to-finish, all inclusive home improvement kits that provide DIY projects that can be offered as holiday gifts. Projects include upgrading countertops, transforming walkways and adding epoxy covering to ugly concrete flooring in basements and garages. HAMILTON, Ontario, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Books, blankets and board games just don’t cut it as gifts for active do-it-yourselfers. With the launch of the company’s new LuxROCK Solid Surface Granite Countertop Kit, Daich Coatings now has four unique project kits…

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  • 16 Top Bathroom Trends for 2023, According to Design Experts
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    16 Top Bathroom Trends for 2023, According to Design Experts

    Rebecca Westover Although it’s a room rooted in function, the bathroom is the perfect space to flex your creativity. Bathroom design schemes should be built to last, but that doesn’t mean you need to keep dated finishes, fixtures or styles. There are endless ways to refresh your design (without a full remodel), whether with a new bathroom vanity, playful wallpaper design or the addition of modern bathroom decor. To inspire your next bathroom or powder room makeover, we asked our favorite interior designers and architects to share new bathroom trends that they’re loving for 2023. From small bathrooms to luxury retreats, we’ve rounded up beautiful bathroom designs you’ll want to…

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