Home Trends

• Think you want a tiny house? Businesses offer a test-drive

  Across the U.S., more businesses are letting the curious try out tiny living.

  Lifestyle

  Nov 9, 2015
  
• Home trends: Attention-grabbing rugs for the fall season

  This fall, retailers and designers are presenting some of the most interesting and beautiful rugs we've seen in several seasons.

  Lifestyle

  Sep 22, 2015
  
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• Designers share tips for adding a touch of homemade to any room

  Three design experts weigh in on what kinds of handmade items they seek, where to find them and how to use them in decorating any space.

  Lifestyle

  Aug 5, 2015
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• It’s a wrap: how to decorate with throws and blankets

  If you're looking for an easy, low-commitment and cozy way to change the look of your home for fall, consider stocking up on throw blankets.

  Lifestyle

  Aug 4, 2015
• Fall home trends: Turn discarded objects into upcycled light fixtures

  Household objects, industrial cast-offs and vintage farm tools — all these and more are being salvaged and upcycled into lighting fixtures that range from elegant to funky to pure wow.

  Lifestyle

  Aug 4, 2015
• Sweat the small stuff: How household hardware can transform a room

  It's a small thing, often overlooked amid major items like furniture and paint colours when you're decorating a room. But don't underestimate the power of household hardware.

  Lifestyle

  Jul 8, 2015
• Home trends: How to decorate when you don’t want to put down roots yet

  For mobile millennials - or anyone wanting to keep the moving truck fees to a minimum and still have a smart-looking home - what are some decor options?

  Lifestyle

  Jul 8, 2015
• Smart Home: A look at media streaming devices

  With so many streaming devices offering similar capabilities it can become very confusing as to which one will suit all your movie, music and gaming needs. Here's a rundown of the more popular ones.

  Consumer

  Jun 3, 2015
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• Backyard hangouts: Sheds are used as pubs, studios, retreats and more

  When Morgaine Ford-Workman and Wren Workman bought a house with a backyard shed, they saw the potential for something more than storing garden tools.

  Lifestyle

  May 20, 2015
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• Textiles offer a stylish (and less costly) taste of midcentury modern

  One problem with midcentury-modern style is the cost. Vintage pieces are pricey, and even well-made reproductions can challenge the bank account.

  Lifestyle

  May 12, 2015