Even with summer in full swing, one of my kids reminded me yesterday that Christmas is only six months away. Seriously?! I suddenly feel the need to get outside and enjoy the weather with family and friends. Informal gatherings on the back porch are perfect for the summer, and while these times are meant to be low stress, you still want your home to look its best.
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When faced with a dizzying array of customizing options for new barn lights, customers spend a good deal of time pondering the finish color. They must consider not only how the color looks in their space today, but how it will look in years to come. Will I get tired of Emerald Green? If I paint the living room, will Blush Pink pendants still work? Is Black too boring?
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In a recent product review for the Primary Schoolhouse Stem Mount Pendant, a customer bestowed an Excellent rating on her new pendants. She wrote that the fixtures were “beautifully crafted and well packed.” She noted, however, that she misunderstood how to calculate the stem length measurement. So today we’re offering a quick primer on the parts of stem mounted lighting and how to accurately measure the size of stem you need for your space.
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Different seasons call for different settings: winter makes us crave the cozy cocoon of a cabin in the mountains; fall conjures images of brisk afternoons on a farm; and the warmer months inevitably turn our thoughts to the coast — crashing waves, the smell of salt air, and sand between your toes are as quintessentially summer as it gets.
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A family business that spans three generations must be doing something right. The folks at The Barn Yard & Great Country Garages have been crafting post-and-beam barns, custom garages, pool houses, and sheds for more than 30 years now. The group of designers, engineers, and builders offer one-stop shopping with a focus on quality materials and commitment to customer satisfaction.
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Amy waited patiently for 12 years to renovate the master bathroom in her Ohio home. Well, maybe not so patiently, but after countless other projects jumped the line, Amy’s master bath is finally finished. Author of the blog My Life From Home, Amy shared her long-awaited bathroom makeover with her readers this week.
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