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10 Ways to Design a Kitchen for Aging in Place

February 12th, 2021

Maybe you’ve found the house you want to grow old in. Perhaps you foresee your elderly parents moving in with you one day. Or maybe you require wheelchair accessibility. When you’re designing a kitchen with these needs in mind, the following 10 tips will help make it safer and easier to navigate. 1. Install a Pullout Pantry Because it lets you see everything at a glance without having to sh ...

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4 Ways to Bring Smarter, Healthier Lighting to Your Home

February 10th, 2021

Lighting affects our health and wellness and, when used well, can improve mood and mindset and even boost productivity. With more of us working from home, upgrading your lighting may be on your home improvement wish list. If so, you may want to consider some of today’s healthier and smarter lighting strategies. Here are four worth a look. 1. Daylighting Daylighting means using natural sunli ...

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Simple Pleasures: Put Pen to Paper

February 8th, 2021

Do you remember the last handwritten note you received? I’m willing to bet you do (even if it was some time ago), because even a few handwritten lines tend to feel so much more meaningful than an email or text. It really doesn’t take much more effort, once you are in the habit of doing it, yet most of us do it so rarely these days. I say it’s time we revived the lost art of the handwritten no ...

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How to Decorate a Small Living Room

January 20th, 2021

Though all small spaces present design challenges, the living room can be especially tricky as it is where you probably spend the most time and entertain guests as well. How do you strike a balance between making the room feel as spacious as possible while also squeezing in extra seating? What furniture should you choose, and where do you put it? These design tips will help you make the most ...

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5 Questions to Overcome a Decluttering Roadblock

January 18th, 2021

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 ...

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12 Pro Tips for Planning Your Laundry Area

January 11th, 2021

There are many things to consider when planning your ideal laundry area, from choosing the right materials and storage to creating a practical layout. So where do you start? And how can you be sure the layout and design will meet your needs? Here, three laundry and design experts share 12 insider tips for designing a laundry that delivers. 1. Make Your Countertops Deep Enough The biggest mi ...

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10 Ways to Make Your Home a Haven

January 8th, 2021

A home should be more than just somewhere to live. It should also be a retreat — a place in which you feel relaxed and nurtured. All too often, though, our houses slip into a more perfunctory role. Sometimes they even cause stress, confronting us with reminders of things to do as soon as we step through the door. How can we steer our homes toward more cozy shores? Try these mood-enhancing ide ...

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How to Organize Your Bathroom Storage

January 6th, 2021

Once you’ve cleared out all of the unloved and unwanted bath and beauty products, it’s time to organize what’s left. By taking the time to arrange your bath products and supplies carefully, your mornings will run more smoothly and your bathroom will be a fresher, tidier place. To help bring order to the space, we’ll look at the storage and organizing tools that are really helpful, and how to ...

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10 Things to Remember While Decluttering in the New Year

January 4th, 2021

The beginning of a new year is a natural time for fresh starts. If you’re planning to take advantage of that new year burst of energy and motivation to tackle the clutter around your house, this guide can help. Read on for 10 essential things to remember when purging clutter — including making an exit strategy for your stuff, taking a low-pressure approach to decluttering, surviving a shoppi ...

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Your Clutter-Clearing Plan for the New Year

January 1st, 2021

With an entire new year ahead of you, decluttering your home may not seem so hard. But after January, when that new year energy begins to wane, the prospect of tackling such a big project tends to overwhelm. Enter this month-by-month guide to clearing the clutter from every room of your house. I’ve zeroed in on areas of the home that I find fit with certain events, such as back-to-school or ...

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Beebe Cline, White Rock Realtor

Hugh & McKinnon Realty

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