Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Double-Duty Offices
Too often, home offices are plopped near the foyer and open to public view, leaving any mess on display. Not these! Offices in these four homes are a bit more private and a lot more versatile, with full bathrooms nearby in case a guest suite is needed.
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Pretty and Practical Laundry Room Redo
Bidding the basement good-bye, a wash-and-fold center moves to the second floor and gets old-fashioned finishes suited to the 1880s house
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Clever Storage Stair From Repurposed Studs
Stair treads flow into bookshelves all made from repurposed 100-year-old Douglas fir wall studs.
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A Quick Primer on Universal Design
Here are the resources to tap, and ideas to use, to convert a design philosophy into profitable work.
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Family-Friendly Kitchen
Creative tinkering and a spiffy new look deliver major style and function to an outdated cook space
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Photoshop Redo: Cottage-Style Makeover
Architectural details and an inviting half porch put a fresh face on a tired one-story
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10 Gardening Myths Busted!
Learn the facts behind some common folk wisdom to better your odds of plant-growing success
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How to Plant a Tree
To ensure a tree has a good future, choose a nice specimen with attractive foliage, undamaged bark, and a burlapped root ball
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FourPlans: Integrated Dining Designs from Visbeen Architects
With the complete dominance of the kitchen island, no one really needs both a breakfast nook and a formal dining room anymore. Architect Wayne Visbeen (whose innovative designs earn many, many awards) knows this and is a master at designing flexible, all-in-one dining spaces.
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Indoor-Outdoor Connections Clinch the Sale
Bringing the inside out and the outside in is a way to make all houses live bigger and better. In master planned communities, where maximizing lots is key, here’s how to design indoor-outdoor space that will help seal the deal.
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