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Before and After: A House, From Dated to Delightful
I showcase a lot of inspiring Before and Afters here on Casa, but I must say I've rarely been more impressed with one than with what you're about to see. I came across Flickr user HottHoller's home remodeling project, and I was blown away. For the most part, her house had great bones, but the décor was seriously out of date, and in places, terribly kitschy.
Do You Have Ivy Growing on Your House?
I love the look of ivy climbing on the exterior of a house. But if your walls are weakly mortared, there's potential for the ivy to damage them. Do you have ivy growing on your house?
Guess What French Film This House Starred In?
This ultra-modern house, equipped with all the latest automated conveniences, was one of the most important "characters" of an Oscar-winning 1958 French film. Can you name the film?
Definition: Pied-à-terre
A pied-à-terre is a place of lodging for occasional or secondary use. In French, the term literally means "a foot on the ground." It was named such because basic crash pads used by traveling execs during the week were traditionally on the ground level of apartment buildings.
Casa Quickie: Dress For the Drive-By
Selling your house? I'm sure you know all about staging your interiors, or decorating them to sell. But had you considered what impression you're making on the exterior?
Do You Love Your Home?
I love my home! It may not be my dream house, but it's the right home for me right now. It has many flaws but I always enjoy contemplating my next decorating moves, even if it means "making lemonade."
Have You Ever Lived in a Haunted House?
I'm not a big believer in haunted houses myself, but I remember one old Victorian that would make all sorts of frightening bumps and clatters in the middle of the night for no apparent reason. The house always seemed to spook my dog a little, too.
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Have You Ever Lived in a Haunted House?
Midday Muse: Serious Cathedral Ceilings
This church-turned-house in Brisbane, Australia, (via Desire to Inspire) gives new meaning to the term "cathedral ceilings," and it looks downright peaceful. How do you feel about high ceilings?
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Open House: Have You Ever Lived in a Haunted House?
Back in college, I lived in a creaky, spooky Victorian with three housemates. One February night, when all three of my housemates were out of town, I heard creaking on the stairs outside my bedroom. The creaking wasn't random — it sounded like footsteps.
Open House Recap: Top 10 House-Cleaning Shortcuts
Ever since I saw this list of 10 things you can stop cleaning right now — much of which involves disposing of things rather than washing them — I've been wondering how we can make housework easier without making landfills fuller. So in the Open House this weekend, I asked you guys to share your house-cleaning shortcuts.
Several users mentioned the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, which is also one of my must-have cleaning tools.
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