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Design the Perfect Little Kitchenette with These Designer-Approved Tip

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s A kitchenette is just a “simplified kitchen paired down to the essentials,” shares MacKenzie Cain, interior designer for Chicago’s Habitar Design. Those essentials depend on the use of the space, but generally include a small refrigerator, microwave, sink, stovetop, countertop, and cabinetry. “If it is not the main source of someone’s daily kitchen needs, it might only feature a fridge and microwave. If this is an in-law suite, it would include more features,” Cain adds. Still, despite its miniature nature, a kitchenette is an important part of the guest quarters, just as the kitchen is the heart of a...

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13 Clever Ways to Hide Outdoor Eyesores and Boost Your Curb Appeal

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Awkward air conditioning units, protruding pipes, tangled hoses, and scattered clutter: These are the enemies of great curb appeal. However functional, these outdoor eyesores stick out from the natural landscape and distract people from your home’s best features. This is a nuisance as a homeowner, and a huge risk once you decide to sell your house. “Buyers start making their decision whether they love a house or not the minute they step out of the car. So really those eyesores can have a huge impact on the psychology of a buyer and whether they are going to like a house...

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3 DIY Garage Updates that Say ‘Storage Potential’ to Interested Buyers

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If you’re wondering where to store everything in your home, trust us: buyers are thinking the same thing. Americans are known to spend $1.2 trillion each year on items we don’t need, while the average home size is 4.2% smaller in 2018 than it was in 2015. Understandably, 85% of buyers list garage storage space as a must have on the NAHB’s latest report of what buyers want, especially because a garage is more accessible than a backyard shed or even an attic. We’ve combed through various storage ideas and DIY garage updates from other handy homeowners, so you can...

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