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A Flat in a Former Light Bulb Factory in Scotland

Name: Adeline Location: Glasgow, Scotland UK The basics: 8 months, owned — 754 square feet Adeline is living the dream in this chic and light-filled former factory. After renovating it to create better flow and sleeker space, she’s filled it with Scandi inspired finds and the occasional DIY project. And not only is her kitchen a candy pink dream, it’s got heated floors (cue jealous screaming).

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Sep 5, 2017

What It’s REALLY Like Living With Open Kitchen Shelving

The debate between open shelving and closed cabinets in the kitchen divides many people. Some find the look charming, but hate the practicality of it. Others think it looks messy, but wonder if they’d use their stuff more if they could see. And many other opinions in between abound. So I asked some folks who live with open shelving in their kitchen every day to share the real truth. Kristina Browngardt is the co-founder of Wilder Design Co.

Adrienne Breaux

Sep 5, 2017

The 8 Tools Every DIYer Should Always Have on Hand

In college I had a ‘beginner’s toolbox’ with basics like a hammer, level, tape measure, and mini cordless drill. This little baby drill became the bane of my existence. It never held a charge, wasn’t powerful enough for even self-tapping screws, and made the highest pitched whine. As soon as I was able to, I invested in a cordless power drill and learned an important lesson. Get the good stuff.

Cat Meschia

Sep 5, 2017

Before & After: A Small Suburban Kitchen Says Goodbye to the Granite and Dark Wood Cabinets

Project by: Leslie Murchie Cascino of Bonnie Wu Design, LLC Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan Leslie’s client downsized into a home that was mostly perfect, save for the cramped and outdated kitchen. After doing some major switching around of cabinets and appliances and making some smart aesthetic upgrades, she was able to create a space with a much better flow that matched the rest of the home.

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Sep 5, 2017

Sleep Deprivation is Ruining Our Relationships, Science Confirms

As anyone who loves someone who snores can attest, getting a good night’s sleep is one of the hardest things to come by in your day-to-day life. But it’s pretty important for a happy relationship, according to a new study featured in the New York Times yesterday.

Melissa Massello

Sep 5, 2017

This Is What It Really Costs to Paint Kitchen Cabinets (and to Have Them Painted by Someone Else)

(Image credit: Diana Paulson) From Kitchn → Here’s What It Costs to Paint Kitchen Cabinets (and to Have Them Painted by Someone Else) null

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Sep 5, 2017

9 Real Bathrooms That Expertly Tackle a Lack of Storage

Not all bathrooms are created equal, and that’s fine by us. Some may see a small bathroom as a storage nightmare, but we see it as a challenge. Here are nine genius DIY bathrooms that prove no storage situation, or lack there of, can’t be tackled. Here, Rebecca Williams shows us how her boho maximalist home in Western Australia maximizes storage. Rebecca uses unoccupied wall space to store her toiletries on hanging shelves and a hanging planter repurposed as a storage basket (genius!

Jessica Isaac

Sep 5, 2017