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10 Things to Discuss With Your Contractor Before Work Starts

April 19th, 2014
All of the selections are made, the contract is signed, and you’re ready to start your construction project. Not so fast! Before work begins, make sure you and your contractor are on the same page about how things will go. This often takes the form of a pre-construction meeting, which may be most useful when held at your home and at least one week ahead of construction — particul ...

2 Tools + 1 Resourceful Guy = Lots of Great ‘New’ Furniture

April 18th, 2014
“Moving into this apartment was worth going broke for,” says retail visual merchandiser Taylor Hoff. Unfortunately, that meant Hoff didn’t have a lot of money to spend on furnishing his San Francisco rental. “I didn’t want crappy furniture but couldn’t afford nice furniture, so I decided to make it myself,” he says. Tapping into his creativity and craftsmanship skills passed down ...

If You Have Room for Only One Fruit Tree

April 17th, 2014
Few things that you can do in the garden are more satisfying than growing your own fruit. But what if your space or time is limited? Based on my personal taste, and with a mild-climate slant, here are some choices when you have room for only one fruit tree.These are plants that I have grown or wish I could grow. You might want to consider the same factors that I do: Will the ho ...

2637 NORTHCREST DR, White Rock, BC

April 16th, 2014
I just finished uploading this House for sale, 2637 NORTHCREST DR, White Rock, BCWoodshire Park coveted Subdivision filled w/Acre Gross Density Majestic Estate Homes w/wide Prestige's frontage, Long Deep driveways that can be security gated w/plenty of Parking Options for recreation vehicles. Room for detached garages-shops, mature hedges between the properties optimizing privacy. All set on ...

13035 CRESCENT RD, White Rock, BC

April 16th, 2014
I just finished uploading this House for sale, 13035 CRESCENT RD, White Rock, BCSchool Catchments Crescent Park Elementary and Elgin Park Secondary. Gorgeous View of Pacific Ocean West w/sunsets lush landscaped lawns roll forward. Your view spans across Snow capped North Shore Mountains, capturing Cypress, Grouse & Seymour Ski hills. City lights at night* A long serene visual run down the Nic ...

Let’s Go Thrifting

April 15th, 2014
Looking to refresh your home for spring? Take a detour from the big-box stores and head to the nearest flea market, junk shop or yard sale instead. With creativity and some elbow grease, you can furnish and decorate a home that looks uniquely yours, for not too much cash. Here are 13 ideas to get you started. Maureen Stevens Dip vintage bottles in whi ...

A Contemporary Home on a Working Farm

April 15th, 2014
When it came to designing a contemporary second home for a Chicago-area family, architect Bill Bickford looked to an old barn on their 200-acre working farm in Wisconsin. The farm has been in the family for more than 25 years, and they had forged a strong connection to the property. “When you look out to the surroundings, you see beautiful old oaks, barns and silos dotting the ...

13995 24TH AV, White Rock, BC

April 14th, 2014
I just finished uploading this House for sale, 13995 24TH AV, White Rock, BC*Catchments *Both, Chantrell Creek Elementary School and Elgin Secondary School close by* current renter has been there 10 years on month to month $1700. Currently Zoned one acre residential Corner of 24th and 140th. One full Acre rectangle shaped lot 153'/285'.Tenant has been in place for last 10 years and is happy w ...

17345 31ST Ave, Surrey, British Columbia

April 14th, 2014
I just finished uploading this House with Acreage for sale, 17345 31ST Ave, Surrey, British ColumbiaGrandview Heights South Surrey Very Hot Area for Future Growth & Re-Development An Exceptional Opportunity *BC ASSESSMENT 2014 ~$2,340,000. Land Size 2.159 Acres* Home 4800 sqft on 2 levels. Very Rentable *Fully Renovated by Blaze Construction*2 Gourmet Kitchens, 2 laundry, 7 bedrms, 6 full bat ...

Simple Pleasures: Put Pen to Paper

April 14th, 2014
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 high time we revived the lost art ...
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