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Tips for Artfully Curating Your Home

The practice of artful arrangement, or curating, is obvious when visiting a museum and evident in almost every space we occupy — from grocery stores to fabric emporiums, and, of course, our homes. Make the most of yours.
Ramona d’Viola
March 26, 2019
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Add Some Hygge to Your Home

Bring out the hygge at home by adding rustic and romantic chandeliers, votives, and candleholders.
Linda Lenhoff
February 20, 2019
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Open Shelving Rises in Popularity

If you’re ready to show off your prized Fiestaware, get rid of the stuff you never use, and don’t mind dusting, open shelving could be right for you.
Linda Lenhoff
January 24, 2019
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There Are Benefits to Forward-Thinking Fireplaces

Many area homeowners are responding to an increase in particulate matter pollution by replacing their wood-burning fireplaces with more eco-friendly gas fireplaces.
Margaret Juhae Lee
December 26, 2018
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Sheryl Klein of Eluminations Lighting Design Illuminates Porches and More

Tips for lighting up outdoor home areas such as courtyards and front doors as winter approaches and darkness arrives early.
Linda Lenhoff
November 23, 2018
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Going Native Pays Off

Nancy Peterson earned an EBMUD rebate for turning her front yard into a showcase of native flora, and you can, too.
Margaret Juhae Lee
October 16, 2018
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Taking Your Landscape Native

Lara M. Wilson of Bountiful Botanicals offers simple advice for getting started on remodeling your yard.
Linda Lenhoff
September 25, 2018
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Synthetic Lawns Grow in Popularity

They look lush and feel real and can save time and money.
Margaret Juhae Lee
August 28, 2018
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Murphy Beds Make a Comeback

They’ve come a long way since their alleged debut in San Francisco in the Victorian era.
Jen Strongin
June 21, 2018
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Laundry Rooms Get Upgrades

Bright, bold colors, energy-efficient front-loading washers and dryers, and well-planned spaces can lessen laundry day drudgery.
Ramona d’Viola
May 24, 2018
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