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Get a Spotless, Beautifully Organized Home Office

March 14th, 2022

Whether you’re using your home office to work from home or for personal business, getting it clean and organized can make your time there more productive and pleasant. Piles of work papers and to-dos are visual reminders of things you don’t want to be doing. Take this opportunity while you’re at home more to whip it into shape. This plan will help you clear the clutter and put systems in plac ...

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5 Must-Have Features for a Small Kitchen

March 11th, 2022

Not everybody wants or has space for a sprawling kitchen. And a compact kitchen doesn’t mean you have to skimp on style and functionality. As a designer in Toronto, I often advise clients with small kitchens on how to maximize their tight layouts. Here are some of my favorite tips and tricks for making the most of these small spaces.1. Open Shelves If your kitchen feels cramped, removing all ...

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How to Clean Your Washing Machine

March 9th, 2022

Just because you fill it with laundry detergent doesn’t mean you don’t need to clean the washing machine itself. It sounds counterintuitive, but while your machine is ridding your clothes of dirt, it doesn’t always rid itself of that same dirt or a buildup of detergent residue. In addition, the newer HE (high efficiency) machines are especially prone to developing mold and mildew, especially ...

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10 Pantry Ideas for Your Next Kitchen Project

February 23rd, 2022

There’s certainly a sense of satisfaction in seeing perfectly lined-up jars of grains or tidy piles of onions and potatoes. But the best pantries also incorporate great design and add to the overall look and feel of a kitchen and home. Whether in a separate room or tucked away in a cupboard or under the stairs, the pantries on this list bring both functionality and beauty. Kathryn J. L ...

Where Designers Would Spend and Save in a Living Room

February 21st, 2022

Our living rooms are places we retreat to after a long day — havens to relax and unwind in, watch box sets and maybe eat dinner. So it makes sense we want them to feel as special and comfy as possible. However, if, like many of us, you’re on a budget, you’ll want to know where to put your hard-earned cash and where to be thrifty. We quizzed three interior design experts on what makes a livin ...

5 Questions to Overcome a Decluttering Roadblock

February 18th, 2022

Let’s face it: For many of us, decluttering is really hard. First you have to find the time. Then you must make difficult decisions about what to keep and what to let go. Next you must figure out what to do with everything, whether that involves storing, selling or donating. And finally, you must follow through on your plan. These tasks can be overwhelming, so it’s no wonder that many of us ...

How Designers Would Make the Most of a Small Living Room

February 14th, 2022

When it comes to designing a small living room, most professionals have a few golden rules they use to make the most of the space. Here, two architects and two interior designers share their go-to tips and tricks to ensure a small room is big on style and function.K&L InteriorsThey Look at the Space Beyond the Walls “It’s important to think about how a space is perceived, rather than focus o ...

How to Embrace Clutter Without Creating Chaos

January 18th, 2022

Since the start of the pandemic, we’ve begun to look at our homes differently. They’ve become a place to linger for longer, rather than just at the start and end of the day, and we’ve come to see them as a restorative space. As a result, many of us want to inject more of our personality into our rooms and surround ourselves with objects, paintings, colors and patterns that bring us joy. But ...

How to Pare Down and Pack Up a Home Office for a Remodel

January 4th, 2022

It may seem redundant to clean a dishwasher, but that’s exactly what housekeeping experts advise to ensure that your hardworking machine stays in top shape. Cleaning every four to six weeks will help reduce the buildup of lime scale and soap scum and eliminate food particles that can diminish the machine’s effectiveness and clog the little water spouts that rinse your dishes. Bottom line: A c ...

Tackle Big Messes Better With a Sparkling-Clean Dishwasher

December 31st, 2021

Beebe Cline, White Rock Realtor

Hugh & McKinnon Realty

Blog by Beebe Cline, PREC*

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