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Black and white are two of the most popular but often overlooked colors. In many instances, people don't consider them colors and simply ignore them.

When paired together, black and white can be one of the most elegant and neutral color palettes in a designer's toolbox.

Whether your taste is modern or traditional, a black-and-white palette is versatile and timeless.

Here are some tips to help get you started.

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Hardwood flooring is one of the most popular flooring choices for the home, and no wonder.

It offers strength, durability and great looks. Plus, it tends to have a high return on investment when you start calculating resale value.

But hardwood is also an expensive flooring choice, so you want to take the best possible care of it. Plus, it tends to be more vulnerable to the wrong cleaning choices than other kinds of flooring.

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Hosting your wedding at home – whether it's your own home or that of a family member or friend – is an appealing option. Not only does it cut down on costs, but it also allows for a truly personalized event and an intimate gathering for guests. Of course, this kind of wedding requires some significant prep work on the home front. And the more consideration you give to things like home repairs and extra bathrooms, the less stressful your planning will be. Here are some ways to prepare your house ...

In order to understand what landscape architecture is, one needs to dig into its history and how does it influence our surroundings? The current landscape architects need to have enough information regarding urban planning, civil engineering, sustainability, and horticulture. All these aspects overlap to create landscape architecture which has been around for centuries.

What Forms the Basis of Landscape Architecture?

The core of landscape architecture is basically the intersection ...

Feeling handy in 2019? Pick your project carefully, and do your homework.

If you've ever attempted a DIY project at home, only to be disappointed by the results, you've got lots of company. That's the takeaway from a survey by Improvenet.com, which recently queried 2,000 Americans about their DIY experiences.

From sloppy paint jobs to crooked tile, almost two-thirds of homeowners say they regret tackling at least one DIY project. And one-third has called in a pro to ...

A popular and underused term in interior design is redesign. Instead of purchasing new items, repurpose and reimagine spaces using items that can be found right down the hall. Redesign essentially involves shopping your house. So where do you begin? Here are some tips to help get you started.

1. Conduct an inventory audit. Often treasures can be found in closets and attics, those items you purchased years ago and forgot you still owned.

2. Have an action plan. To create ...