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10 Ways to Go Coastal With a Modern Edge

September 1st, 2013

Spending my Fourth of July at the beach, I loved nosily peeking into peoples' windows as I walked by and noticing their beachy decor (from the street, of course). While coastal decor that goes way over the top can be a great way to celebrate your surroundings, many of us are looking for more modern looks that avoid seagull-and whale-theme overload. Here are 10 ways to get a ...

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3 Ways to Get Unstuck — About Organizing, Decorating, Whatever

September 1st, 2013

Are you feeling stuck? Perhaps you've been meaning to get organized for some time now: Your closets are overflowing — we're not even going to talk about the garage, and some of you may prefer we pretend basements don't even exist. You were totally going to get to all of that this summer, and here it is almost the end of August! Ugh.Or maybe you're organized, but you can't se ...

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6 Great Ways With Garden Ground Covers

August 31st, 2013

Ground cover plants play an important role in the garden. Characterized by their low-growing forms and ability to strangle weeds with a carpet of vegetation, ground covers provide many benefits to almost any outdoor space. There are an enormous variety of ground cover plants available, often with unique growing requirements ranging from full sun and dry conditions to moist s ...

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Chill Out: 10 Cool Ways to Beat the Heat Outdoors

August 29th, 2013

Summer doesn't have to send you and your guests clinging to the comforts of air conditioning, especially if you're willing to make your backyard a little more inviting with the addition of some welcome shade, air movement or maybe a splash of water. By incorporating one or more of these cool features into your outdoor space, you'll find yourself spending more and more time ...

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How to Get Along With the Neighbors — and Live Happier at Home

August 29th, 2013

Seeing people bringing a tall ladder or power tool from a neighbor's house to theirs is a common sight on my block. In the evenings many of us sit outside on the front porch relaxing, and catch up with others who walk by with their dogs or are just out for an evening stroll. When our chickens escaped into a neighbor's yard, not only were they not angry, but they helped me ro ...

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5 Common-Sense Ways to Get a Greener Home Design

August 28th, 2013

Going green with your home design project is a decision made by degrees, with layers of opportunities to choose materials and methods that will yield improved energy efficiency, sustainability and functionality. It's a commitment with a potentially great outcome that involves research, diligence and often additional funds. But even basic green measures can make a differenc ...

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13835 MARINE DR, White Rock, BC

August 28th, 2013

I just sold this House at 13835 MARINE DR, White Rock, BC .View this recently sold House or see all my home sales

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10 Unusual Interior Materials for High-End, Custom Appeal

August 27th, 2013

The more unusual the material, the more personal a space can be. Unique materials aren't just fun — they can help a home become a personal expression of its owner. Some of these products have been around for ages but were previously used in different contexts or environments; today's production techniques have helped simple materials achieve sophisticated designs. Other prod ...

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