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I had my cranky pants on 'cause just how long does it take tile to dry anyway?

How to update your fireplace surround in a weekend!

Finally, a fireplace remodel. I've only waited 26 years.

Who doesn't love a cracklin' wood fire - the smell, the warmth, the ... Wait, a fire is a lot of work. Growing up in Portland, we had a...

Don't you love the before&after stories you see in decorating blogs and magazines? Paint seems like the quickest and most affordable way to go for a good before&after story. Here's a few fast changes I've done around our rooms. First up, this little alcove in our entry way was painted the wall color and didn't really stand out. A simple grid penciled out freehand led to a faux tile look that gives a bit of a Mediterranean vibe to the entry way. Painting chairs is almost

Are you staring into a dark fireplace box this summer? Often overlooked, here's a great opportunity to do something unexpected in your...