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These Durham homeowners were living with an outdated kitchen with inadequate storage and a layout that crowded the two cooks when they worked together. To bring the kitchen into the present—and add some eco-friendly twists at the same time—the couple teamed up...
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The homeowners were looking to expand and remodel the kitchen to include an enclosed porch while still maintaining a feeling of the home’s originality. The intent was to maintain a small dining area within the kitchen, but gain some daylight and extra space by opening up the wall to the porch...
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As technology advances in illumination techniques, many traditional home fixtures are now enabled with light-emitting diode (LED) installations. There is a green benefit to this rising trend: LED lights use less power up front and generate less heat than other light fixtures. Replacing old lighting...
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Lighting is one of the simplest and most affordable ways to transform your kitchen and bath into comfortable, functional and attractive living spaces. When lighting a multi-purpose room, layering light allows you to effectively perform various functions within the space and always brings about the...
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The days of white, porcelain baths and stainless-steel kitchen sinks are over. Combining function with style and design, a new era of basins has arrived.
Bath basins Exploding into the decorative and innovative categories are the newest bath tubs and sinks. To peruse the new offerings in...
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Like something out of a Matrix movie, these new appliances function with high-tech efficiency and do the thinking (and cooking and cleaning) for you.
Photo courtesy of KOBE Range Hoods
Product: KOBE RA-02 Range Hood Why it’s smart: A contemporary-style hood,...
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In the past, kitchens and baths have been two of the biggest water wasters in the home. This year, not only are the new products high-performance, they outshine those of the past with their environmentally conscious ways and designer aesthetic appeal.
St. Charles...
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Today’s showers are more inviting and invigorating than ever. Whether you want to feel like you’re taking a walk in the rain or getting a relaxing massage, there’s a product on the market to fit your needs.
Hands on Handheld showers are a popular choice and offer a great...
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The kitchen is the heart of your home, so when making changes to make your home greener, it’s the natural place to start! Get going with these helpful green kitchen-cleaning tips from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry:
• To make cleaning the oven easier, wipe up...
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Did you know every U.S. resident consumes an average of more than 100 gallons of water each day? It’s shocking but true, according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Green Building Guidelines. Fortunately, there are many improvements you can make in your home to cut your family’s...
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