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Cutting Edge: Futuristic Laser-Cut Designs

A method once used for industrial production is presently helping designers conceptualize everything from seats to curtains. Laser cutting results in clean, contemporary lines and fragile forms that produce a lasting impression and a graphic statement. Together with lace-inspired patterns made out of fabric, acrylic, metal and wood, these cutouts are definitely not your grandmother’s …

50 Great Gifts

A lot of us are on tight budgets this year, and not all people are crafty enough to create our vacation presents. So, we’ve rounded up our top 50 trendy finds you can score for less than $50. Whether you have to scoop up a hostess gift for a holiday celebration, assist a design-challenged bachelor …

Houzz Escape: Down Old Mexico Way

We have been trying to beat the post-holiday blues with a visa’s-value of virtual travel destinations this past week. So far we’ve piled up the Mediterranean sun in Greece and Italy and island hopped from the Caribbean to Hawaii. For our final installment, we’re searching (longingly) south of the border to Mexico. Lori Gilder Vibrant …

Fixing Free Wood Deck Boards

Wooden decking expands and contracts when exposed to sunlight and dampness, which movement can trigger some nails and screws to loosen over time. The outcome may be an uneven area that poses security risks or an deck. Servicing professionals and builders use a technique that corrects the issue efficiently. A home improvement enthusiast can use …