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The Easiest Ways to Soundproof a Room
If you live in an apartment or a condo with shared walls with other residents, or if you just really like quiet sleep, a noisy neighbour or loud traffic noise can be irritating. In the modern work world of hybrid and work-from-home situations, having a quiet workspace can also be challenging, especially with kids and…
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How to Finally Get Rid of That Wood Panelling (or at Least Cover It Up)
Every decade has a “look.” You can turn on any random film or TV show and instantly know what era the story takes place in based solely on the fashions people are wearing and the decor of their homes. One of the easiest decades to spot in terms of home decor is the 1970s —…
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How to Tell If Your Floor is Hardwood or Laminate (and Why It Matters)
Even if you’ve never once contemplated the flooring you walk on, buying a house will change that fast. There’s a reason everyone on House Hunters asks what kind of floors are in each house they visit: It’s because hardwood floors and laminate flooring are two very different things, but it can also be difficult to…
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How to Remove Unwanted Texture From Your Walls
One of the basic tenets of interior design — if you ever plan to sell your home — is to avoid overly personal choices of the more permanent variety. Yet, as anyone who has ever house- or apartment-hunted before can attest, many people think that textured walls are a universally appealing design choice. Fact: They…