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Clean and Simple Master Bath With Lots of Storage

November 4th, 2015

L Liz and Chris Sytsma experienced just about everything you’d expect with a crumbling 1912 bathroom that previous owners had hastily triaged with a “series of aesthetic and functional Band-Aids,” Liz says. Concrete patches showed through where the tile had been torn up multiple times. The fluorescent lights flickered for a minute before “maybe deciding” to turn on. Then, one day, the 100- ...

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A Great Room Pays Homage to Ordinary Architecture

November 3rd, 2015

P Preservation is a key consideration when renovating a home that has architectural significance — a midcentury modern ranch or an early 20th century Craftsman, for example — but what about the less-noted homes or periods in architectural history? These dwellings may be less revered, but they nevertheless contribute to a community’s identity and reflect how people lived. Without them, some ...

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A New Prefab Floating Home: Just Add Water

November 2nd, 2015

Photos by Jose CamposGoodbye, land grab. Hello, water grab. That’s what Portuguese design firm Friday is hoping homeowners will be saying. It recently unveiled a design for its version of a prefabricated modular home that ditches terra firma for a floating, drifting life on the water. The FloatWing prefab units come in sizes ranging from 300-square-foot studio units to 560-square-f ...

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Bohemian Home Inspired by Organic 1970s Design

November 1st, 2015

A Artist Adam Porterfield bought a 1906 fixer-upper in the northeast corner of Portland, Oregon, with his father in 2008 and knew it was just the type of home he’d been patiently searching for. The two embarked on an intensive DIY renovation, updating the plumbing, heating and electrical systems and even reinsulating the house themselves. At one point, they had the place stripped down to t ...

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The Hidden Problems in Old Houses

October 31st, 2015

W Whether you live in an older home or are considering buying or remodeling one, there are old-house problems you should familiarize yourself with. Some may be seen as mere nuisances (charming even), but others can be downright dangerous. Before you take the plunge, get to know the signs and costs associated with the repair of some common problems. Ryan Linnegar Photography ...

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7 Striking Paint Colors for Your Powder Room

October 30th, 2015

I Interested in adding dramatic color to your home but worried about going too far? Rather than dialing down the vibrancy of your favorite bold hue, think instead about using it strategically. An intense color on the wall of a living room or bedroom may be too much, but it can be a fun option for rooms we tend to pass through or spend less time in, such as the powder room. Bre ...

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2 Ways to Rethink Kitchen Seating

October 29th, 2015

K Kitchen seating seems simple enough. Scoot in a few bar stools around an island or a peninsula and you’re done. But when you’re trying to create something flexible for small and large gatherings, accommodate a view or make the most of a compact layout, it’s time for something a little more outside the box. Here, two designers explain how they rethought mealtime in the kitchen. ...

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1475 OXFORD ST, White Rock, BC

October 28th, 2015

I just sold this House at 1475 OXFORD ST, White Rock, BC White Rock Hillside.View this recently sold House or see all my home sales

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To-Dos: Your November Home Checklist

October 27th, 2015

W With the days growing shorter (and chillier) and holidays coming just around the corner, November is bound to fill up fast with necessary preparations for winter and the holiday festivities. Stay on track during this busy time by checking these to-dos off your list, and you can greet the turn of the seasons with calm. Rikki Snyder Do a winter safety check. Prevent slips ...

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1011 196A Street, Langley, BC

October 27th, 2015

I just sold this House with Acreage at 1011 196A Street, Langley, BC Campbell Valley.View this recently sold House with Acreage or see all my home sales

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