Design & Build of Southwest Louisiana: July - December 2021 Issue

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Distinctive Details NEW TRENDS IN KITCHEN DESIGN WITH HASSLE-FREE ALTERNATIVES

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hen it comes to picking out the centerpiece for a room, everyone starts with the color. White marble countertops seem to be the premier choice. With its high fashion look and trademark veining, white marble was instantly crowned king of the stone world, but its yearly maintenance and daily cleaning requirements can be a bigger hassle than some buyers want. Fear not, there is a durable, hassle-free alternative that is currently sweeping the market–Quartz. This is an engineered stone made up of ground quartz, which is then combined with polyester resins to bind it and pigments to give it color.

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Clarifying Your Expectations

3min
pages 88-91

Wood Look Porcelain Tile vs. Floating Vinyl Floors

1min
page 81

Gateway to Your Home

1min
pages 82-83

Making a House Your Home

1min
pages 86-87

Choosing the Best Hardwood Flooring For Your Home

2min
pages 78-80

Repairing Your Drywall

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page 77

Door and Cabinet Hardware Designs

1min
page 75

Outdoor Finished Ceilings

2min
pages 72-74

The Importance of Blower Door Testing

1min
page 76

Update Your Bathroom

2min
pages 60-63

Ready, Set, Renovate

3min
pages 66-67

What to Know When Purchasing LED Bulbs and Fixtures

1min
pages 70-71

Fresh Start in 2021 – Out with the Old, In with the New

2min
page 58

Straight Talk about Big-Box Store Chemicals

3min
pages 54-56

2021 Vision for Home Design - 7 Hot Trends

3min
pages 24-25

There are Great Options for Window Treatments

2min
pages 26-27

Second Chances

5min
pages 33-37

How to Protect You & Your Family from Mosquitoes

1min
page 32

Distinctive Details

1min
pages 28-30

The Benefits of a Natural Gas Standby Generator

2min
pages 52-53

Protect Your Home and Yard from Pests

2min
pages 13-23
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