When my house was built in 1977, Harvest Gold and Avocado Green were THE hot decorating colors. The original owners of our ranch style home went all out: an Avocado Green kitchen and a Harvest Gold bathroom. We’ve lived with this for over twenty years, but it’s finally time for a complete bathroom remodel. Not a complete gut job, but…
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Granny Flats. Accessory Dwelling Unit. Carriage house. In-law suite. Multigenerational housing. Granny Pod. ADU. No matter what you call it, they are pretty much all synonyms for a small apartment or second home located on a property with a primary residence. Personally, I like Granny Flat and that’s what I’m going to call them from here on out. No matter what…
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The decor of my house has been a long standing joke. When we bought it, the house was stuck in the 1970’s. It had all the hot design trends: avocado green counters, dark wood paneling, chocolate brown trim, faux beams, shag carpet, and burnt orange wallpaper. The hall bathroom was probably the worst offender, especially its Harvest Gold Formica bathroom…
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Take your outdoor space from blah to beautiful with these balcony decoration ideas. Back when we rented an apartment, we didn’t have a lot of money. My husband was in grad school, and I did a lot of temp office work. We didn’t have spare money to put towards decorating our small apartment balcony. The balcony was nice, but pretty…
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So, what is a Granny Flat? No, it’s not a shoe. Granny Flats could be the next big trend in residential architecture. A Granny Flat, also called Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), is a secondary home that shares the same property as a primary residence. Think backyard cottage, guesthouse, or carriage house. Many parts of the country are facing severe housing shortages, and Granny…
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