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The Skinny on Kitchen Lights

April 29, 2013
by Laurie March
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ASK LAURIE: Is using a track light fixture over a kitchen island dated? – Anonymous

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Hang in There: Lighting Solutions

April 26, 2013
by Laurie March
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ASK LAURIE: How do I figure out the right height to hang a chandelier over a dining room table? – Stephanie in Atlanta

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Boost Your Small Laundry Space

April 15, 2013
by Laurie March
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ASK LAURIE: How can I turn a 5′x5′ area into a laundry room? – Judith in Texas

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Interior Expedition: Exploring Spanish-Style Colors + Textures

April 12, 2013
by Laurie March
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ASK LAURIE: I’m building a Spanish house and I’m not sure what color will flow from the dining room, kitchen and living room in an open floor plan. – Nancy in Maine

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Wood Stain: Colors to Consider

April 1, 2013
by Laurie March
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ASK LAURIE: My husband and I cut down 100-year-old white oak trees that I played in as a child. We are having the logs processed into flooring and siding for a cathedral ceiling in a 28×30′ room above our garage. How do we go about choosing the right stain color and making it work with wall colors? Do certain colors go better together? – Maria M.,WI

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