Articles by Erin Carlyle

If you can’t envision how a piece of furniture or art you are considering might look in your home, a new feature in the Houzz app could help. Houzz’s 3D feature for iPhone and iPad enables you to place items in your room and turn them around to any angle. The Houzz app, updated with this new feature…

You know what’s great about a photo of a pool? Imagining spending a lazy day next to it, with a great book and a beverage. Home pools like this aren’t on everyone’s list because of their cost, space requirements and maintenance. But the thought of them is still pretty appealing.
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Renovating a home can produce a lot of waste: Cabinets get removed, tile backsplashes pulled down, countertops swapped out. But with a little forethought, all that material can get a new life — whether in your home or someone else’s.
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