Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Boost Curb Appeal Without Breaking the Bank
Properly scaled elevations with simple detailing, regardless of style, turn buyers’ heads at any price point. .
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Deliver Smaller Floor Plans that Live Large
Scale, proportion, open plans, and flexible spaces make a smaller house look and feel like its million-dollar neighbor.
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Limit Design Choices for Cost-Effective Purchasing
When it comes to helping buyers with interior product selection, less can be more.
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Focus on Dramatic, Low-Cost Interior Elements
Thoughtful details such as frosted doors, dimmable lighting, high ceilings, and built-ins create a luxury look for less.
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The Winners of Inc.’s Best-in-Class Design Contest
Eat your heart out, Apple. Inc.’s John Peabody introduces the winners of Inc.’s inaugural Best In Class design contest.
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FourPlans: Great Vacation Homes
Thinking about taking advantage of the heating-up market for vacation homes? Here are four plans that are designed to maximize a scenic location.
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How to Make a Garden-Tool Tote
Construct a carrier from oak boards and dowels
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Folding Deck Chairs
Punch up your outdoor style with these pretty, portable seats
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How to Build a Timber Retaining Wall
This Old House landscaping contractor Roger Cook shows how to construct a wood-timber retaining wall to create a play area.
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Seven Key Green Building Trends
The Hanley Wood Sustainability Council offers up seven business opportunities and needs in high-performance design and building.
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