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Pendant Lighting: 5 Fixtures Perfect for Kitchen Dining Areas
Choosing pendant lighting to hang above the kitchen dining table isn’t quite the same as choosing a fixture to illuminate the island, or a countertop. Style is important everywhere, of course, but...
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7 Spooky Halloween Decorating Ideas
I’ve had a hard time getting into a suitably spooky mood this year. I think it’s because October has felt more like early September here in New York. I need a little chill in the air to shiver, you...
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New Dishwasher? Shop for Energy Savings
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a dishwasher built before 1994 wastes more than 10 gallons of water per cycle. Upgrading to a new Energy Star-qualified dishwasher will...
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New Cabinet Knobs: The Easiest Update Ever
Refinishing your existing cabinets is one great way to refresh without replacing. A couple weekends of work and about a hundred dollars in paint will net a dramatic new look. Even faster and cheaper?...
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As Seen On TV: The ‘Modern Family’ Kitchen
The Dunphy Kitchen from ABC’s Modern Family I’m not really a sitcom person, per se, but Modern Family totally cracks me up. My kids love it too, and I like watching it with them—some of the more...
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Blue Kitchens: 10 Bright Ideas
Blue is my favorite color. When I play a game, I want the blue piece. My favorite fruit? Blueberries, of course. My bedroom is blue; my bathroom is blue; my sons’ rooms are blue; my living room is...
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Into the Wood
I have a dirty little secret. I’m prejudiced against wood cabinets. I know, I know, it’s ridiculous: There are plenty of super-stylish, timeless, and timely kitchens that make the most of the warm and...
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Mountain Modern: Rustic Grows Up
When I was a kid, we spent a lot of time in Bridgehampton, on Long Island. My parents were house flippers before house flipping existed, and we were always wandering through cold, empty houses looking...
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Unexpected Kitchen Essentials
When I got married at the tender age of 22, I got all kinds of beautiful gifts. Some, I’d registered for—like the Baccarat double old-fashioned glasses I still love (though, sadly, only one remains of...
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Yellow, but not too mellow
Yellow shone its sunny attitude all over fashion this spring and still feels fresh in the dog days of summer. Yellow’s a surprisingly versatile color. It can be fearless and fun when mixed with other...
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