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Is your home just crying for a makeover? Whether you're looking to do a total redecorating job, need help merging your styles, or just want to give a room a little pick-me-up, you're in the right place with our expert decorating advice. Choosing your decor style can be tricky territory for newlyweds, especially if you've never lived together and your home styles aren't entirely in sync. But even if you've been sharing your space for a while, choosing your decor style means incorporating both of your needs. So where to begin? If you're starting from scratch or looking to redecorate, you need to think big. Luckily, we've got expert decorating advice on key rooms, from 5 tips for a luxurious living room to 6 secrets for a sexy bedroom. Have a question about more specific home styles? You'll find stylish solutions to all your questions, from best bedding options to doing over your bathroom. Or do you just want ideas for easy (and inexpensive!) decor fixes? Spice up your living space with our tips on budget bedroom makeovers, easy decor tricks, and displaying photos and art. We've also tracked down fabulous decor finds to suit all different home styles, including shabby-chic favorites, decor picks on a budget, and colorful kitchen accents. And check out style how-tos on everything from dressing up your mantel and arranging your coffee table with flair to creating beautiful blooming arrangements and using feng shui. With our expert decorating advice, choosing your decor style is simple.

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How to Buy a Garden Fountain

What you need to know before springing for an in-ground spring.

In the market for an outdoor water feature? Watch out. Landscape professionals say over half are abandoned after three years. They’re high-maintenance, tend to leak, and are expensive to fix...not quite the ultimate trifecta.

If you really do want some sort of water feature, consider snagging something self-contained that you can buy at a store. It’ll likely be some sort of a sculpture or urn with a basin, with all the components (pump, tubes, motor) contained inside. Then, before the cold weather hits, dismantle it and store the whole thing indoors. If you simply must go the route of constructing an in-ground fountain, make sure to go with a reputable contractor, lest you be faced with potential leakage that could be costly.

Nestpert: Minnesota landscape designer Thomas McClain, owner of GROW Landscape Design and Installation.

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