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Inexpensive DIY Wall Art Ideas

Posted by Chaya Kurtz | May 03, 2013

In the 1980's, it was all about big art. Wall-size paintings were the sign of being "with it". At the moment, the reverse is true. Hip houses host collections of small framed art pieces...


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5 Lies People Tell Themselves About Remodeling Projects

Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Apr 25, 2013

Every summer, thousands of homeowners embark on sweaty, dusty, angst-filled journeys. No, I am not speaking about the annual journey to retrieve their children from college for summer...


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How Much Do You Really Spend on Your House?

Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Apr 23, 2013

I read this morning in Real Simple (You have a problem with that? Say it to my face.) that well-known financial advisers recommend the following ratios for spending and saving take-home...


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Marimekko Home Furnishings That Are Affordable

Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Feb 26, 2013

The high style textile company Marimekko, from Finland, produces home textiles with legendary, iconic patterns. Those easy-to-recognize color-saturated graphic textiles have a price,...


Unique woods are an alternative to cherry. Photo: seanfboggs/istockphoto.com

Kitchen Trends to Avoid If You Want to Sell

Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Feb 24, 2013

What the market wants is not always the same as what the big box stores are selling. For instance, trendy kitchen fixtures, like vessel sinks, now look dated. I've culled the advice...


Our Guide to the Super Cheap Bathroom Remodel

Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Feb 07, 2013

Whether you are trying to raise your home's value or get your asking price when selling, or if you just want to make yourself happy, the super cheap bathroom remodel is an easy project...


We like this DIY lamp made from a tea pot, old index cards, and what looks like a crystal drawer pull. (Photo: nicolas boullosa/flickr)

DIY Upcycled Light Fixture Bases

Posted by Linda Merrill | Dec 21, 2012

One of the most decorative and yet utilitarian items for the home is the lighting, in particular decorative lighting such as table or floor lamps and hanging fixtures. While the standard...


Annie Liebovitz has listed her Greenwich Street mansion. (Photo: JimSchemel/istockphoto.com)

Celebrity Real Estate News: December 2012

Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Dec 19, 2012

December of 2012 was great fun on the celebrity real estate front. The biggest real estate news in the tabloids this month was Rihanna's purchase of a mini-mansion in Pacific Palisades....