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Tips and Tricks to Brighten Your Northwest Kitchen
Crucial elements for sprucing up a gray space
The right ingredients: Custom walnut cabinetry contrasts with the blue Lacanche range, simple backsplash and calacatta marble countertops, which together create a kitchen that’s beautiful and functional.
The ABCs of LEDs
How to get the best from this long-lasting, energy-efficient light source.
There are more than a few reasons to get better acquainted with the mighty light-emitting diode (LED). According to Energy Saver, a consumer resource offered by the U.S. Department of Energy, LEDs use at least 75 percent less energy and last 25 times longer than their incandescent bulb counterparts. And as more lighting manufacturers unveil…
See 6 Stunning Patio Transformations
New amenities, plantings and paving elevate these outdoor living spaces
This article originally appeared on Houzz.com. A patio can be more than a concrete slab, as these six transformations show. From a geometric brick paving pattern that alludes to a homeowner’s vision for a labyrinth, to bluestone pavers intermixed with gravel to spread the budget further, these patios previously featured on Houzz inspire stylish outdoor…