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What Home Buyers Really Want | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Who imagines how their life would be improved with triple-paned windows (other than the people who live in Minnesota?) BTW I do live in Minnesota.) d in labor each would have furred those ceilings to a much more humane 96″ cleing height–which would be more than offset by the savings in drywall and paint.

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Why Creative People Have Messy Homes

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

While the article is not giving anyone an excuse to make a mess, they are quoting a study from the University of Minnesota which showed that messy rooms actually caused more creative thinking. Have you ever painted a picture without making a mess? Creativity by nature is messy. A beautiful, unique creation AND a very big mess.

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Why White Home Exteriors

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Considering a bright paint job for your abode? Our friends over at Gardenista have you covered with the full spectrum of white paint color options. Most paints today come with a paint and primer in one, but be sure to talk with your local paint store to make sure you’re getting the right stuff.

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