Building Tips

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    Five Must-Haves for a Beautiful and Functional Mudroom

    Well, what a crazy few weeks it has been, but we did it! We are moved into our new house and so ready to share each and every space with you. The very first area we are going to be sharing is our mudroom. When we started our planning stages with Frusterio Design, we knew we wanted a separate mudroom and laundry room. Each would serve a different purpose and not to mention they were going to be on totally opposite sides of the home.

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    How High to Hang Pendant Lights and Chandeliers

    As if choosing the perfect pendant light and chandelier isn’t hard enough, then you have to decide on how high (or low) to hang it. Do you know how long it took us to determine the length of our dining room chandelier? It’s the one in the picture above. Well, let’s just say the poor electrician got his arm workout in for that day.

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    Pros and Cons of Hardwood Flooring in a Kitchen

    Although I have never questioned it, many wonder if hardwood is the right choice for kitchen flooring. Considering a kitchen may be a place high on the list that is subject to water damage, it can scare people off from what really is a great look.

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    Should You DIY Your Hardwood Floor Installation?

    Whether to DIY your own hardwood flooring or to hire a professional can be a tough decision. Considering we have been on both sides, I wanted to give you some things to consider before deciding. Several factors went into our decision each time we were getting ready for this project.