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February 10, 2014

Murphy Beds: Many Uses in Your Home

Murphy beds, named after their creator, William Lawrence Murphy, have experienced a recent resurgence in popularity. Since their first patent in 1912, they have revolutionized sleep options through their unique pivot and counterbalanced designs that enable anyone to transform their limited space into a fully functioning yet […]

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November 12, 2013

Planning Your Pantry: 5 Great Ideas for Organization

All of us have experienced the frustration of not being able to find a certain ingredient or item in our pantry that we just know is there.  The irritation of spending several minutes searching — sometimes unsuccessfully — for what’s needed, can derail a cook in the […]

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laundry room remedies
November 5, 2013

Top 5 Laundry Room Remedies

Tired of dealing with piles of clothes in the laundry room? Washing and drying might be taxing, but the right organizational tools can help you sort out your laundry problems! Here are our top 5 tips and tricks for a more livable laundry room: Sort your clothes […]

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history of plantation shutters
October 29, 2013

The History of Plantation Shutters

Visitors to Wilmington, NC often marvel at the beautiful architecture of our historic downtown and the many elegant homes with large windows, iron gates, and gracious porches. One quintessential feature of these homes is the lovely plantation shutters that grace their windows and still inspire custom home […]

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history of roman shades
October 22, 2013

The History of Roman Shades

One of the simplest and oldest types of window treatments is the Roman shade, a flat shade that can be raised or lowered with a cord. While the body of a Roman shade is usually flat and smooth, the ends of the shade can stack in a […]

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