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Fall Home Maintenance 101 – 7 Simple Tips
Learn how to warm the house, fix up the yard, and get ready for winter. Don’t “leaf” these fall home-maintenance tips till the last minute. Fall is the season for brisk air, falling leaves, and maybe a few cups of hot cider. But whi...
Celebrate Labor Day Weekend 2024!
We’re taking the work out of making your Labor Day weekend plans. Close out your summer in Washington, DC with the best activities, events and things to do. Here are a few ways to make the weekend a memorable one. Take in DC JazzFest Wash...
9 Things You Should Never Put In Your Garbage Disposal
Don't toss these foods into the sink to keep your garbage disposal running smoothly. Garbage disposals are so handy for getting rid of unwanted table scraps and unused food bits when cooking. But not everything can go into the disposal witho...
What Is the Rule of Thirds? How to Use It in Interior Design
Use the stained desk and beams to play off of one another for visual balance. The built-ins along the back wall flank the window to create three equal parts. Photo by Marc Mauldin / Courtesy Elle Du Monde Design pros share tips and examples ...
Compensation, Commission and Concessions
Each identifies a unique method for how consumers will now pay for real estate services. Understand how they are and aren’t defined under real estate practice changes. See the infographic at the end of this article. The Aug. 17 deadline to...
How Rearranging One Piece of Furniture Can Refresh Your Entire Space
Need a home refresh but don’t want to spend big bucks? Rearranging furniture is a simple, wallet-friendly way to transform your space. Our surroundings are vital to our happiness and productivity, after all. So if you want to bring new energy...
Why Minimalism is a Better Way of Life
Minimalism can make us calmer, happier and help protect the planet — these experts explain why When you hear the word minimalism, sparse spaces, cool neutrals and sharp lines probably spring to mind. But while some minimalist interiors mig...
7 Lighting Mistakes to Fix ASAP
Lighting can play a big part in your room’s overall design. Whether in the kitchen, living room, bedroom, or even the mudroom, lighting matters. Factors such as what the room is used for, how much natural light it receives, and what kind of l...