Jeff Somers
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How to Turn Your Juliet Balcony Into Functional Space
In the hands of a skilled realtor, every confounding aspect of a home can be spun into something desirable. There’s no clearer example of this than the Juliet balcony—those narrow, not-really-a-balcony things bolted to the sides of buildings. (They’re named for Romeo and Juliet, although Shakespeare didn’t actually refer to a balcony, making deception just…
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What to Consider Before Buying a New Kitchen Faucet
No one thinks too hard about their kitchen faucet—until it’s time to spend real money on a new one. Whether you’re installing a whole new kitchen or just looking to update around the edges by replacing your existing faucet (or your faucet betrayed you and stopped working properly), you’ve suddenly realized there are many more…
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How to Turn a Terrible Couch Into a Comfortable Couch
The couch looked great in the showroom, but now that you’re actually sitting on it at home, you hate it.
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5 Hidden Parts of Your Home That Need Regular Maintenance
Eeverything in your home—from the wiring to the floors—has an expiration date.