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10 Kitchen Setups for an Eating Area You’ll Love

March 11th, 2014
You enjoy your first cup of coffee or tea there, eat breakfast around it and probably also work, read and sit with a glass of wine there while dinner is on the stove — why not make your kitchen table the center of a space that inspires you? If you have an eat-in kitchen that you would like to spice up, whether it fits a table for 10 or for two, these design combos are bound to get yo ...

15 Creative Touches to Perk Up the Bathroom

March 10th, 2014
All hard surfaces and fixtures, the bathroom is often the blandest room in the house, but it doesn’t need to be that way. Because it’s usually small, the bathroom is actually quite easy to spice up — a splash of color or a few creative accessories will go a long way. Check out these 15 ideas to transform your bathroom into a unique, color-filled haven that reflects your perso ...

Paint Color Ideas: 8 Uplifting Ways With Yellow and Green

March 9th, 2014
After experiencing a peculiar weather phenomenon the other night that can best be described as “thunder-sleet,” I’m more than ready for spring to arrive. In fact, I’m already thinking of how I can pull my home from the darkness of winter and give it a happy makeover. And there’s no better way to do that than with a dash of zesty colors. Two of my favorites are yellow and green. ...

How to Give Your Driveway and Front Walk More Curb Appeal

March 9th, 2014
They’re the first thing visitors see when approaching your home (even before they get to the front door), which makes the driveway and front walk the keys to maximizing curb appeal. Here we’ll give you all the details on updating your front walk and driveway, from material choices to costs. Rill Architects Project: Updating the walkway and driveway.Wh ...

What to Know Before Refinishing Your Floors

March 8th, 2014
After about 20 years, most hardwood floors start showing their age; scratches, dullness and discoloring are the most common signs that the wood is due for refinishing. Fortunately, the typical ¾-inch-thick hardwood floor can be sanded about six to eight times during its lifetime. So unless you live in a particularly old house, or a previous resident was an especially aggressive ...

How to Get the Closet of Your Dreams

March 8th, 2014
Most of us have them and appreciate them, but many of us would rather that our closets … stay in the closet. But there is hope for disorganized, messy spaces. From premade closet organizing systems to custom configurations, there’s a solution that can work for you. emma delon Project: Remodel your closet for better organization.Why: Having your stuff or ...

16327 12A AV, White Rock, BC

March 8th, 2014
I just finished uploading this House for sale, 16327 12A AV, White Rock, BCQuiet, safe child and pet friendly cul -de-sac home. Perfect for a small family or sizing down, big dbl garage and parking on apron for 4 cars. Close to parks & playing fields. Energy smart home; Hydro $40 and Gas $75 - average cost per month. All newer vinyl windows & french doors. Bright with lots of natural light. Ne ...

10 Fun Features to Bring Your Landscape to Life

March 7th, 2014
Try something wonderfully unusual — think a moon gate, art-bedecked boulders and colorful trellises — to give your garden pizzazz. Daring to be a bit out of the ordinary can be richly rewarding. Here are 10 head-turning ideas to take your landscape to the next level. Planters 1. Gnome tree. An enchanting addition to a children’s garden, a gnome tre ...

12 Things to Consider for Your Remodel

March 7th, 2014
Let’s say you live in an older house, something that was built prior to the 1980s. The bathrooms were, at the time the house was built, state of the art and everything your parents and grandparents wanted. But we’re in the 21st century now, and those bathrooms just don’t bring a smile to your face. Perhaps it’s because the vanity is too low. Perhaps it’s that the shower valve w ...

Pet-Proofing Your Home: A Room-by-Room Guide

March 7th, 2014
Everyone who gets a dog or cat soon learns that a certain amount of vigilance goes with pet ownership. Puppies and kittens especially can get into everything and escape through the tiniest opening. Some of the better-known dangers are toxic plants and food. But do you know about the other dangers that might lurk in your home and garden? From the bathroom and laundry room to the ...
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