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Paintings, prints, photographs, and sculpture can transform a room. Designer Ernest de la Torre offers expert guidance.

Sculpture is a great addition to any room. It adds height and a touch of the unexpected. Don’t be afraid to juxtapose two artworks from different periods, provided they have a common element. A 1st century Roman bust will [...]

Paintings, prints, photographs, and sculpture can transform a room. Designer Ernest de la Torre offers expert guidance.

Art can create the entire mood for a room, or serve as an exclamation point in a neutral setting. A monochromatic room can come to life with a vivid abstract expressionist painting, or remain an oasis of calm with [...]

A plain-Jane front yard is transformed with a central parking court and paired with trees and shrubs
Many people fear that a symmetrical arrangement – whether of plants or furniture – will automatically make a garden or room feel formal or stodgy. Landscape architect Mary Palmer Dargan proves how irrational these fears are in the front [...]

Designer Darryl Carter says synthetic fabrics have come a long way and are the perfect answer for a family that wants stylish, child-friendly décor.
• Borderline
Use durable faux-leathers on wood desktops with nailhead surrounds, leaving a two-to-three-inch border of wood exposed on the perimeter of the desk surface
• By the Book
Ultrasuede or faux-leather can add texture and interest [...]

Designer Darryl Carter says synthetic fabrics have come a long way and are the perfect answer for a family that wants stylish, child-friendly décor.
• Evolution
Synthetic fabrics have evolved considerably since your grandmother’s plastic slipcovers. Current synthetics can pass for the real thing with their supple hand, realistic graining and subtle patinas.
• Choices
the array of faux choices is [...]

Put Things in order with these simple tips and get control over the clutter of your home. Be the master and enjoy the cleanliness and the organization of your home.

First, you will need 4 cardboard boxes and a large trash can. Label the boxes as follows:

Mementos
Put away
Fix
Set Free

The trash can. You will find plenty of [...]

A Safe and Happy Home

Never leave standing liquids unattended. Stay within arm’s reach while your child is bathing or near any container of water. If the phone rings, let it ring; stay with your child.
Prevent tap water scalds by adjusting the temperature on your hot water heater to 120° F.
Keep medicines and hazardous [...]

Neighborhood is very common in our surroundings. But how would know if neighborhood is ideal or not? To know if your neighborhood is right for you, it should be near with some establishments like grocery stores, clinics or hospital. Also, your community should set a good example to every people living at the particular place; [...]