Turn an Unused Nook Into a Featured Space

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January 20th, 2012

Some houses have interesting nooks and crannies that often go without being made use of in any way. While some of these wall indentations, or cut outs are original in design, others came along due to revisions and renovations. Of course whether you have an oddly shaped space because the architect was quirky, or because [...]

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The Best Trick for Pairing Down Your Belongings

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October 6th, 2011

When faced with making the most of a small room there is one recommendation that I heard several years ago that I now swear by. Though I can’t claim this idea as one I came up with, I will sing its praises from the mountain tops forever more because I know how well it works. [...]

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Making the Most of your Small Home Office

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July 9th, 2011

Creating a good home office is an important step if you work from home. However, you may feel that not having enough space is holding you back from achieving your ideal work area. Whether your priority is to increase productivity, or to create a more pleasant space to spend your day, these simple steps will [...]

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Summertime is Punctuated With Garden Sheds and Log Cabins

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May 22nd, 2011

All winter long I have been thinking about how I would love to fix up the garden and maximize it to the fullest. To do so, I spent many hours looking at garden sheds and log cabins. We are so blessed to have over four acres of property in addition to the area the actual [...]

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Ideas to Help Make the Most of Your Small Kitchen

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March 7th, 2011

The day has finally come when manufacturers of kitchen appliances are acknowledging the needs of homeowners with small kitchens. This means that when people are house hunting, an undersized will not automatically strike a home off the list of possibilities. Instead, there are alternatives which can make such a space feel better suited for a [...]

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Turn an Awkward Space Into A Useful One

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December 29th, 2010

With the popularity of wall-mounted televisions, there is an increase in small awkward places below the tvs. You know that blank portion of wall followed by a sliver of floor space. So here is a tip if you find that you have this exact issue, and own a fireplace too. We made the spot below [...]

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The Easy Way to Make Room for Overnight Guests

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November 20th, 2010

When your guests for the holidays arrive, your home can begin to feel quite small. This is especially true if you are one of those people that feels the need to clear out drawers and shelves in closets for your visitors. This is very time consuming, and normally creates a mess wherever you choose to [...]

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The Greatest Tip on How to Make the Most of A Small Bedroom

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September 17th, 2010

If your bedroom is on the small side, you may want to get creative with the headboard. There are tons of interesting, and useful headboards on the market, and with a touch of your own creativity you could conjure up something dynamite yourself. One of the fastest ways to build in more storage while supplying [...]

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The Best Way to Make A Small Space Look Larger

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July 9th, 2010

If the entire square footage of your living space is teensy tiny, but you would like it to feel and appear larger, then take this advice. Pick one basic colour and use it throughout the place. This will create a monochromatic look that makes things flow from one area to the next. This does not [...]

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The Best Way to Increase Storage Space in Your Home

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May 4th, 2010

There are more and more furniture companies who are jumping on the bandwagon of including storage space in unconventional places. For instance, coffee tables with removable tops, with spacious storage areas craftily concealed within. Then there are beds that have mattresses that can be lifted on hydraulics to allow you to make use of the [...]

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