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The Best Window to Put Above Your Kitchen Sink
  • by Megan Haskins

The Best Window to Put Above Your Kitchen Sink

If I'm putting a window above a kitchen sink, I want a great view and plenty of natural light. Having a window there makes a huge difference but if you're building, there's one decision you'll need to make… Picture window...

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4 Luxury Lighting Upgrades
  • by Megan Haskins

4 Luxury Lighting Upgrades

Most homes have enough light. Very few have great lighting. These are four lighting upgrades that instantly elevate a home and they're much easier to add before drywall goes up. Stair Lighting Stair lighting is one of those features that...

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Wiring Upgrades Most Builders Won’t Add Unless You Ask
  • by Megan Haskins

Wiring Upgrades Most Builders Won’t Add Unless You Ask

Most builders wire homes for today. Not for what you’ll actually want five years from now. These are some of the smartest wiring upgrades people wish they had added during rough-in. Smart Thermostat and Room Sensors Most thermostats only read...

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