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Studio McGee, a renowned design studio founded by husband-and-wife duo Shea and Syd McGee, has captured the hearts of millions of design...

Winter is the perfect season to cozy up indoors, get creative with your little ones, and inspire new activities. If you're looking for...

Selecting sophisticated fall decor for a Thanksgiving tablescape can set a beautiful and inviting atmosphere for your celebration. Here...

Adding any of these types of wall paneling can enhance your home's value and appeal, and each option offers a unique style that can...

Decluttering your home can help create a more organized and peaceful living environment and can significantly enhance its design appeal...

Ever see the Portlandia sketch called "Put a Bird on It?" It humorously satirizes a popular trend in arts and crafts culture, where...

Lighting plays a critical role in interior design, influencing the ambiance, functionality, and aesthetics of a space. Here's a general...

Why Do Permits Matter to Your Project? City permitting is a crucial aspect of any home renovation project as it ensures that the...

Before buying that first bucket of paint, there is an incredible power in thinking carefully about a cohesive color scheme that works...

Purchasing a fixer-upper home can be a rewarding investment (we certainly think and hope!), but it also comes with its own set of...

The choice of interior paint color plays a significant role in setting the mood, ambiance, and overall aesthetic of a space. Here are...

Understand how to unleash the power of color and its design impact. At the cross section of science and art, you will find Color Theory....

Is DIY Mudding and Taping Right For You? Finishing drywall is the process of bringing your drywall to the finish-ready level: mudding,...

Discover why selecting the right drywall type and fasteners is crucial for creating durable and visually appealing walls to start...

Drywall, Sheetrock, Wallboard, Plasterboard, Gypsum; no matter what you call it, it comes at the same cost. This is ideal DIY skill set...

Crafting an affordable upscale design look calls for a combination of creativity, strategic choices, and attention to detail. Here are...

Buying a fixer-upper home can offer numerous advantages for the right buyer. As both an architect and a mechanical engineer, Chris and I...

We wanted a project or two… and ended up with more than twenty. Five years later we’re looking back on why we did it, how we made it...