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People take their home design seriously. In the US alone, the value of the interior design industry hovers around $40.7 billion. That's a lot of curtains and carpets. Of course, a lot of that stems from the fact that so many homes share a similar decor. You see the same kind of cabinets in every home in a neighborhood. Everyone follows the same color trends. That can leave you feeling like your home is just like everyone else's home. If you're in the market for a unique home design, keep reading. We'll offer some key home decor ideas to help you transform your home into a personal statement that makes you proud to invite people over. Painted Designs One of the less disruptive home decor changes you can make that adds a little personality is painted designs on your walls. Yo...

Let's be honest; no one's home actually looks like the photos in catalogs or on social media. Those photos only showcase the best areas of the home, instead of the baskets of laundry waiting to be folded or the dishes in the sink. While chaos is a part of a typical home, clutter can cause mental health issues like anxiety, stress, and a lack of focus. Finding home storage ideas can help inspire you to get your mess under control, easing the stress and anxiety. If your home is plagued with clutter and you're not sure how to upgrade your storage game, be sure to keep reading for some of the best tips and tricks to help you combat chaos and keep your home organized. 1. Multi-Functional Storage One of the best ways to add storage to your home without it looking like traditiona...

The average cost to build a shed is just under $4,000. However, when you look at the full range of costs, you'll discover that it's quite wide--between $1,000 and $9,000. With such a wide range, how can you get a better sense of what buying a shed will cost you? It helps to understand what factors are tipping the scales. How much does a shed cost? We're going to talk about everything from size to materials and beyond so that you can start planning your shed buying or building project. Read on to learn more about what can influence shed prices. How Much Does a Shed Cost Based on Size? You can intuit that a larger shed tends to cost more money. Is there a way to break down the cost of a shed per square foot? Once again, we're looking at a pretty big range. Sheds can co...

  The market for scent diffusers is worth over $1.59 billion. The popularity of these products makes sense when you realize the brain's powerful response to scent. Scientists once believed that humans could only distinguish between 10,000 odors. That number has since jumped to approximately 1 trillion. Each one elicits a powerful reaction as it impacts memory and emotion. Read on to learn how to select a scent diffuser that'll give your home the right aroma for years to come. Compare Your Options Essential oils have been used for aromatherapy for centuries. The ancient Egyptians put them in cosmetics and ointments. Ancient Chinese and Indian cultures used over 700 of them for medicine. Chemists documented the benefits of these compounds in the 18th and 19th centuries. They've ...

Whenever sustainability is mentioned, most people think of the environment. While environmental protection is a major consideration when selecting sustainable products, there is much more to think of when deciding on which project materials to use. The selected product must be economically viable and also meet other standards in the construction industry. Other factors like the trends in the construction industry and repurposing of construction products should also be considered. What are the broader perspectives of sustainability and its economic impact on the construction industry? The first consideration is to determine the scope of what is meant by the word sustainable. What Are Sustainable Building Products? Sustainability means current use of the available resources does not a...