If you’re a homeowner and haven’t faced big repair bills yet, just wait. Even in the best-maintained homes, stuff will wear out or break.

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As I write this, I can hear a cardinal trilling in the backyard. I don’t have to look out the open window to confirm the source of the sounds that come through it; I’ve come to recognize the songs and their singers.

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While you can’t eliminate every potential hazard, some small moves can have a huge impact on home safety. By Liz Weston NerdWallet If it ain’t broke, maybe you should fix it anyway. That’s the message consumer advocates and insurance experts want you to hear about your home’s hidden dangers. Too often, they say, people put […]

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As we move through a world of disposable things, it’s easy to forget that previous generations kept nearly everything. Furniture was made to last.

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You might think of storage cabinets as utilitarian. But designers are forever fascinated with how a simple cupboard can be built, dressed and adorned in ways that showcase craftsmanship and inventiveness.

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As French chef and restaurateur Daniel Boulud puts it, “Kitchens should be designed around what’s truly important; fun, food, and life.”

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