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You likely spend a lot of time in the kitchen—enough time to notice the signs of wear, to get annoyed by uninspired builder-grade details, and to just look around a lot and think, “I need a change.” I get that: I haven’t lived in my home for even a year and I’ve already rearranged my…
Although apparently your kitchen sink is dirtier than your toilet, nothing feelslike a dirtier job than cleaning the bathroom. All the more reason to clean it as thoroughly as you can. Taking a look at these often overlooked ways to tidy the bathroom could very well make your bathroom cleaner than it’s ever been. Next time “bathroom…
One of the coziest things about the temps dropping is how much more of a cocoon your bedroom becomes. Turning in early with a mug of something warm and lazy weekends nestled amongst comforters—these are the things the best winter days are made of. Our bedrooms certainly function as a respite from the cold in…
After some serious contemplation, you’ve finally picked out the tile you want for your bath or kitchen—but what about the grout? The paste that fills the spaces between each tile hardly seems like the most significant design element, but the grout you choose—especially the color—can completely transform the look of the room. Here, Jesse Walker, Exquisite Surfaces’ Chicago showroom manager,…
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