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Curtains Cut Short

Short curtains are definitely not in vogue right now, with long drapes showing up consistently across the pages of design magazines and blogs. Yet there are legitimate reasons to go short, whether y...

Put To The Test: Pledge Multi-Surface Cleaner

We're big fans of using white vinegar for cleaning most things, but still have a passion for putting new products to the test, especially with cleaners that claim to "do it all." We put Pledge Mul...

Small Spaces with Big Windows

There are a lot of advantages to living in a small space in the city, but nothing beats an apartment with a great view and ample natural light. A sense that the world extends beyond your own tiny ho...

Window Sills In Need Of Some TLC
Adventures in Loft Living Day 2

In today's installment of Adventures in Loft Living our focus turns to our window sills that have seen better days. You take the good with the bad in a space like this, but it doesn't mean you can't...

At On: Leaving Your Windows Wide Open

Growing up in Kansas City, I could never imagine a world where screens weren't an absolute necessity. We have bugs of all shapes and sizes, but yet we spy people who seem to be going against the gra...

8 Solutions for Bathroom Windows

Privacy and light are big issues when choosing bathroom window treatments. Natural light is really important in a small space, but bathroom windows need some serious cover-up. Click below for 8 solu...

Modern "Sun Rooms" from AT:CHI House Tours

Although sun rooms are a common feature in a many old homes, you don't see them so much in modern design. Part of the reason is that larger windows and open floor plans can make a whole apartment in...

Southern Christmas Traditions

We've been spending some time with relatives in Virginia, and driving through town we're reminded of some of our favorite Southern Christmas traditions. You see them in every house on the block...a ...

5 Ways to Insulate Your Windows for Winter

While looking into the best way to insulate our drafty windows this winter (apart from replacing them), we put together this mini-guide of solutions we found so far. For the pros and cons of everyth...

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