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Kate Dries is Dwell’s Executive Editor. She previously worked at VICE, Jezebel, BuzzFeed, and WBEZ, and has written for many other publications. She's passionate about patinas. Get in touch: kate dot dries at dwell dot com

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I Tried Cork Tiles to Achieve Warm Texture in a Dark Space
Throwing a trendy material into the mix of my basement-bar makeover was a risky choice—but in the end, it paid off.
I Tested Stock Tank Pool Company Cowboy Pools During All Four Seasons
It’s not exactly large enough for doing laps, but for me, it’s (much) better than nothing at all.
I Tried an “Architectural Wellness Paint” to Transform My Basement Into a Bar
Welcome to Making a Bar, where I give my dungeon-esque downstairs a DIY glow-up. First up: What a difference a little color makes.

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Holiday Decorating Advice From Someone Who Loves Martha But Unfortunately Will Never Be Her
Are you into seasonal cheer but have no idea where to start? Let’s talk about it.