Industry develops plants for tight spaces in New Market
Urban and sub urban residents with limited outdoor space drive a growing market for small space gardening. Condominiums and townhouses compose significant parts of housing stock, with condo ownership up 50 percent in a decade and 12.6 percent share last year. More than a million condos were bought in 2004, roughly one for every seven single family homes sold.
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New Market
Walter Molony
National Assn
Washington
Molony
Mudrooms rise as versatile organizational hubs
A Better Homes and Gardens concept highlights mudrooms as multi purpose spaces beyond storage. Editors note cubbies vertical walls and hidden cabinets maximize tiny footprints while integrating laundry sinks message centers home offices and craft zones for a tidy practical transition area near kitchens and garages.
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Kit Selzer
Better Homes and Gardens Kitchen
Bath Ideas Magazine
Selzer
Meredith Corp
Bath remodeling on a budget with acrylic liner install
A hotel style bath makeover uses acrylic tub liners molded to fit standard tubs. One piece panels cover walls from top to bottom with surfaces resembling ceramic tile marble or granite. The Associated Press reports a rapid, cost effective method for quick bathroom upgrades.
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Associated Press
Efficient Nook Keeps Paper Out Of Sight In Kitchen
Mark Englund AP describes a practical home office nook tucked near the kitchen. A half-wall hides paper stacks from guests while upper cabinets store printer supplies. A center bulletin board and open letter slots organize family communication and mail flow.
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Mark Englund
Flooring options and pros and cons summarized
A compact guide lists flooring types with pluses and minuses. Carpet absorbs noise and dirt, ceramic tile lasts long but is cold and noisy, sheet vinyl balances value and durability, vinyl tile is cheap but apt to look cheap, plastic laminate offers variety but higher cost, and brick slate and stone provide unique looks but stain and cleaning challenges.
Flooring decisions drive early planning for remodels
Begin thinking about floor covering early in a room addition or major remodel. Flooring type affects door frames and cabinetry installation and may determine underlayment choices. Traditional patterns of sheet vinyl in kitchens, hardwood or carpet in living spaces, and tile at entry have loosened as homeowners adopt flexibility.
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