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10 Ideas for Packable Decor From Your Travels

August 23rd, 2013
If you are planning a big trip this summer, it's likely those carefully packed suitcases will come home quite a bit heavier than when you left. The lure of shopping for decor while on vacation is great, and the promise of bringing home a one-of-a-kind treasure is nearly irresistible. These 10 tips can help you track down authentic finds without stressing your credit card too ...

8 Clever and Creative Ways With Small Bathrooms

August 23rd, 2013
If you have a small bathroom off a hallway or a tiny half bath tucked under the stairs, don't be intimidated by the size — embrace it! Take the emphasis off the square footage and place it on your materials, color or layout to transform your space from ordinary to extraordinary. Using paint, tile, wallpaper and built-ins creatively can help turn your little bathroom into a j ...

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August 22nd, 2013
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949 LEE ST, White Rock, BC

August 22nd, 2013
I just finished uploading this House for sale, 949 LEE ST, White Rock, BCWorld class modernism in beautiful White Rock! Unique and Sophistication. Be the ultimate host in the contemporary great room, tailored for stylish & elegant entertaining. The cook will love the Thermadore appliances and massive Brazilian granite island. Function able wide plank hardwood floors leading out to the west f ...

8 Kitchen Amenities You'll Really Wish You Had

August 21st, 2013
Don't waste another minute on your hands and knees in your kitchen, searching for that missing cutting board or rolling pin. Built-ins and storage additions can give you the perfect spot for every cooking must-have. When done right, storage won't just keep your kitchen tidy, it'll make it more functional. Tired of spending half your time in the kitchen just trying to find wh ...

The '70s Are Back. Can Ya Dig It?

August 21st, 2013
I know, the thought of a lot of 1970s style makes us shudder, but the era did have some serious swagger. The song of the summer this year, Daft Punk's '70s-inspired "Get Lucky," has us rewatching old episodes of Soul Train to learn how to groove to it (just ask Steven Colbert); iconic muscle cars from the era have been rereleased; Amanda Seyfried is playing Linda Lovelace; Anchorman ...

5 Sensational Flowering Vines for Warm Climates

August 20th, 2013
Love them or hate them, no tropical garden is complete without those wild and crazy vines. They latch on where they don't belong, require persistent pruning, take up more space than they're ever given and will swallow up a shed within a week if given the chance, but we grow them for one very good reason — the flowers, of course. Here are some of the showiest blooming vines y ...

3 Key Steps for Grouting That Looks Its Best

August 20th, 2013
If the only thought you've given to grout is what color it should be, you may be in for a nasty surprise down the road. There's a lot to consider: A great grout job can save a poor tile installation, and a poor grout job can ruin a great tile installation.In order for grout to be installed well, the tile and substrates need to be installed well, too. Make sure that your tile ...

8 Ways to Break Out of a Creative Rut

August 20th, 2013
Most designers hit a creative roadblock at some point or another. Shocking, I know. Yes, we're paid to be creative, but we're also human. We have fun designing, but doing so over and over without being repetitive has its challenges. Like many others, we juggle busy family lives with a hectic work schedule — many of us are also small-business owners, which comes with added re ...

7 Kitchen Flooring Materials to Boost Your Cooking Comfort

August 19th, 2013
I love the look of polished concrete floors in kitchens, but concrete — along with other nonresilient floor surfaces, such as stone, ceramic and porcelain tile — can take a toll on your joints. I've heard complaints from many homeowners who regret putting in a hard flooring material in their kitchen because of the subsequent knee, hip or back pain they feel after standing or ...
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