February is one of the warmer months in Australia, but it’s also the month the kids go back to school after the long summer break. This makes it a great time to get some key jobs done. Take advantage of the longer, warmer days to clean up hardworking spaces around the house, especially outside. Here…

10 Outdoor Jobs to Get Done in February (10 photos)
10 Outdoor Jobs to Get Done in February (10 photos)
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In December 2012 when M-D Building Products (based in Oklahoma City) completed the acquisition of The Loxcreen Company (based in Columbia, SC), it returned full circle into the Professional Floor Covering Accessory business…

Loxcreen Flooring Group’s professional division undergoes re-brand
Loxcreen Flooring Group’s professional division undergoes re-brand
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With construction spending continuing on an upward trajectory, 2016 can be considered a successful year for the nonresidential building sector.

Despite economic uncertainties, healthy outlook for the nonresidential construction market
Despite economic uncertainties, healthy outlook for the nonresidential construction market
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Dark or sludgy green is expected to be big in 2017 (even though Pantone’s Colour of the Year is the vibrant acid ‘Greenery‘). Here on Houzz, it’s a colour we’re especially seeing in your kitchens….

11 Ways to Work Deep, Dark Green into the Kitchen (11 photos)
11 Ways to Work Deep, Dark Green into the Kitchen (11 photos)
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The new year brings with it an urge to improve many aspects of your life, so why not channel that impulse into tackling some home fix-it projects? Here’s what you should know about fixing a broken tile – and whether you should do it yourself or enlist the help of a pro.

How to Replace a Broken Tile (5 photos)
How to Replace a Broken Tile (5 photos)
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Having a stained-glass window is a sure-fire way to add a touch of romance to any room. Stained glass as a medium has a rich history, spanning thousands of years and traditionally being used in churches, mosques and other significant buildings, often depicting narratives. These beautiful windows are…

18 Stained-Glass Windows to Show Your True Colours (18 photos)
18 Stained-Glass Windows to Show Your True Colours (18 photos)
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Last year, hygge, the Danish term that is described as meaning ‘creating a nice, warm atmosphere and enjoying the good things in life with good people around you’, became a ubiquitous lifestyle buzzword. Perhaps…

Forget Lagom – Here Are the Scandi Trends You Should Be Embracing (8 photos)
Forget Lagom – Here Are the Scandi Trends You Should Be Embracing (8 photos)
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If you live with a small kitchen, then you know all too well what a struggle it is to keep things organised. Just finding a place to house all your kitchen necessities can be a feat unto itself. With limited bench space and not enough cabinets, it’s crucial to make every centimetre of your tiny kitchen…

Smart Space Savers for Your Kitchen Walls (16 photos)
Smart Space Savers for Your Kitchen Walls (16 photos)
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Attendees of Coverings, the largest international tile and stone exhibition in North America, will view a brand new iteration to the 8th annual Coverings Installation Design Showcase (IDS) with leading designers and contractors sharing their creative talent to install tile in tiny houses on the show floor.

Coverings 2017 to feature tiny homes in Installation Design Showcase
Coverings 2017 to feature tiny homes in Installation Design Showcase
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An international team of researchers led by Monash University has received $27 million in funding for a project to revitalize slums in Indonesia and Fiji.
Monash Uni to lead m slum revitalization project
Monash Uni to lead m slum revitalization project
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