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How to Hang String Lights Outdoors

October 3rd, 2018
Nothing beats cafe-style string lights for their ability to quickly improve the ambiance in an outdoor space. In the evening, their soft glow overhead can visually transform an ordinary patio into a party-ready spot for hosting friends or cheer up a dim walkway with an inviting luminescence. Outdoor string lights are a cinch to put up if you have the perfectly positioned trees or fence. If ...

Homes on Wheels Keep the Vacation Rolling All Year Round

October 2nd, 2018
Lucy Call EmailSave 1. The Spirit of ’76The exterior of the 1976 29-foot Ambassador trailer that Jordan Menzel bought was in good condition for its age. But the interior came with the shag carpet, wallpaper and claustrophobic curtains common to vintage Airstreams. While the trailer’s interior received a complete makeover, Menzel decided to keep the exterior unchanged. “Nothi ...

10 Popular Rooms Capture the Magic of Being a Kid

October 1st, 2018
ids’ spaces can be so fun to decorate, especially if you design the rooms to encourage the sense of discovery and wonder inherent in growing up. These 10 kids’ rooms, pulled from the most popular photos uploaded to Houzz since Jan. 1, 2018, feature elements such as a climbing wall and a hanging chair that are sure to delight children of all ages. Anna Finnegan Design Ema ...

8 Things Interior Designers Want You to Know

September 28th, 2018
Have you been dreaming of hiring an interior designer? Wondering if hiring a designer is right for you, or just want to know more about what the process is really like? We asked interior designers, Kate O’Hara of Martha O’Hara Interiors and Andrea Schumacher of Andrea Schumacher Interiors, to share their insights.What do interior designers do? The popular image of an interior designer totin ...

10 Tips for Beginning Gardeners

September 26th, 2018
The rewards of gardening are great — fresh air, exercise, beauty and relaxation, to name a few. But designing and planting your very first garden can feel like an overwhelming task. Luckily, gardens are surprisingly forgiving creations, and the best way to learn is by simply diving in. Here are 10 tips to help get a new garden off on the right foot. The Cousins EmailSave ...

Get Organized: Take a 10-Day Simplification Challenge

September 24th, 2018
Emily Ley has twin toddlers and a 6-year-old, runs a business that employs five people, writes books and creates the popular organizer line Simplified Planner. To make it all work and still have time to have a life, she has simplified in as many ways as possible. After reading her latest book, A Simplified Life: Tactical Tools for Intentional Living, I spoke with her at length about where t ...

Get Your Garage Ready for Winter

September 17th, 2018
1. Pick a Sunny DayCheck out the weather forecast and select a sunny, comfortable day to clean out your garage. Make sure there aren’t any rain, high winds or thunderstorms on the horizon that could sneak up and really put a crimp in your cleaning plans. Rockport Doors & Closets Inc. 2. Empty the GarageMove the cars out of the garage and toward the end of the driveway so ...

204 15130 ROPER AVENUE, South Surrey White Rock, BC

September 15th, 2018
I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 204 15130 ROPER AVENUE, South Surrey White Rock, BCThe Carrington White Rock 15130 Roper Ave. is a 17-unit boutique complex located in Central Sunny White Rock. This one-floor living home offers 1110 sqft. of living space. 2 large bedrooms w/ 2 bathrooms is the perfect home for anyone downsizing. There is plenty of storage and a full sized in-sui ...

What to Know About Adding an Outdoor Sink

September 14th, 2018
or many homeowners, especially avid gardeners, home hobbyists and frequent hosts, an outdoor work sink can be a useful home feature. It can keep messy cleanup tasks like washing paintbrushes and planting containers out of the house and take pressure off your kitchen, standing in as a useful place to arrange flowers, wash garden produce or fill with ice and store drinks for a party. Sound li ...

20 Fun and Inventive Homework Areas

September 12th, 2018
Kids seem to get more homework with each passing year. You can make children’s study time at home more pleasant and productive with a homework area or desk designed for them. These 20 study areas in bedrooms, shared spaces and reading rooms can provide you with plenty of ideas and inspiration. Jamie Nesbitt-Weber Interior Design 1. Going PlacesWith its wall-size map of New ...
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