British designer Tricia Guild promotes bold color patterns
Designer Tricia Guild, founder of The Designers Guild, advocates vibrant color and pattern, pushing fabrics and wall coverings from brocades to botanicals. In Dania Beach she promotes her book Tricia Guild Pattern and explains how neutrals ease timid buyers while daring color grows in homes.
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Solar powered boats and home energy costs in the United States
A Q A explains solar cells power boats and feed excess to the grid while homes still face cost barriers. Prices are falling as demand grows, with U S shipments at record levels mostly for export. Many Americans already run full systems, some rely on solar for part of their power, others stay fully grid connected.
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Nate Berkus on creating a bachelor home with personal style
A guide from Nate Berkus on how single men moving out of dorms can craft a masculine, personal living space. Focus on meaningful photos, reupholstered heirlooms, proper bedding, and simple plants. Emphasize individuality over magazine perfection.
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Five steps to successful grout for tile floors
These tips explain a five step process to prevent grout crumbling after tile and grout are laid. Ensure a solid base with backer board for wood subfloors and check 75 percent coverage by laying and rechecking a tile. Use acrylic additive and sanded grout for joints wider than 1/8 inch.
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