When Rita and Steve moved into their rural East Tennessee home which has been in the family since 1967, they began renovating the space to add more farmhouse style. The house, along with a classic red barn and a shed full of chickens, sits on 10 acres of land with a beautiful view of rolling hills and surrounding farmland.
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Post mount lighting is often viewed as strictly functional, utilitarian, and relegated to commercial installations such as sidewalks and parking lots. Today, we’re here to show you why many homeowners also choose these rugged fixtures to bring both illumination and a certain joie de vivre to their driveways and landscaping.
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How could anyone look at a 100-year-old barn with no electricity or plumbing and imagine it as a retail store? Plenty of people asked Martha that very question when she began the process of transforming an old barn in Port Republic, Virginia, into the Mill Creek Country Store.
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It’s no secret that light pollution is a global issue. According to the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA), the widespread use of artificial light at night not only washes out the night sky and wastes energy, it also interrupts our circadian rhythms and messes with melatonin levels.
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First impressions count — in relationships and in real estate. Creating the perfect curb appeal for a home can include a well-manicured lawn, a pop of color on the door, or finding the perfect outdoor light fixture.
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What is your favorite design style? Traditional? Minimalist? Does the current farmhouse trend with reclaimed wood, wrought iron accents, and vintage elements catch your eye? Kim and Dan, of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, admit to having rather mixed tastes when it comes to renovating their 1950-era Cape Cod home.
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