We spent over $12,000 replacing our carpets with vinyl-plank flooring. It looks nice, but I regret it every day.

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Our vinyl-plank floors look nice but they're not perfect.

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5 backyard trends that are in right now and 3 that are out, according to gardeners and designers

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Consider adding a pop of color to your yard this season.

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I'm an interior decorator. Here are 10 things I would never have in my bedroom.

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As an interior decorator, there a few things I'd never put in my bedroom.

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Therapists share 8 things in your living room that could be causing you stress — and how to handle them

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Some common living-room stressors include too little light and too much technology.

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I'm an interior designer. Here are 9 things I'd never waste money on for an outdoor space.

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As an interior designer, I'd avoid fading fabrics, flimsy rugs, and high-maintenance plants in outdoor spaces.

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I'm an interior designer. These 10 trends that don't actually look good in real life.

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Some home-decor trends look pretty bad in real life or don't age well.

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8 things to get rid of in your bedroom, according to professional organizers

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Professional organizers shared their advice on how to approach decluttering your bedroom.

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I'm an interior designer. I'm not wasting my money on these 7 things this year.

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Throw pillows are great but they can be excessive.

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A millennial transformed a house into her pink '90s dream home with a movie theater and arcade. Now she has to sell.

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Kate Gabrielle in the living room of her pink-filled home.

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I tried using Ikea's $99 interior-designer service. It was an incredible value with just one downside.

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I used Ikea's interior-design service to design my home.

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