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Why Men Really Do Need a Cave

May 26th, 2013
Calm down, ladies. When a man wants his own space in the house — be it a cave, garage, bar, media room, billiards hall, woodshop or bowling alley — it’s not a red flag indicating that he's rebelling in your relationship, trying to avoid you or shirking social commitments. In fact, having one’s own personalized space is actually necessary and important psychologically for every ...

1407 134A ST, Surrey, BC

May 26th, 2013
I just finished uploading this House for sale, 1407 134A ST, Surrey, BCWally Nathan Design, Nathan Construction Build, 2/6 construction, New 30 year roof 2012 *Bright Home & Property Plenty of Sunshine on the South Slope in Ocean Terrace, wonderful Community of Ocean Park. Corner lot, manicured landscaped & hedged . Fully fenced private yard. Full size Garage & long driveway, RV parking acce ...

Are These the Best Houses in the World?

May 25th, 2013
A white box covered in Teflon-coated fiberglass fabric in the Netherlands. A Cor-Ten-clad volume cantilevering over a glass shop in Pittsburgh. A house in Tokyo composed solely of glass and small platforms of white steel. A raised concrete box in West Africa designed by two German artists. A seven-story concrete tower serving as a house and office for Chilean architects. The ...

8 Outdoor Playspace Ideas to Nurture Kids' Imaginations

May 24th, 2013
Isn’t it funny that so many of our young children ignore their presents in favor of the box? And why not? A box isn’t just a box. It’s a fort, a rocket ship, a car, a boat ... And the same idea goes for outdoor playscapes. Jungle gyms can be a fun addition to a yard, but the importance of free and imaginative outdoor play can't be overstated. Exploring an ever-changing envir ...

Design Your Ideal Dining Room

May 23rd, 2013
Living rooms get a lot of attention, but a dining room that suits your style and fits your needs can make each day a bit richer. So why not give yours a little extra love? If you haven't been using your dining room, it could be that setting it up properly will inspire you to dine there more often. And if sit-down dinners don't match up with your lifestyle, there are plenty o ...

Bedroom Color: The Secret to More Sex and More Sleep

May 23rd, 2013
More sleep and more sex? Yes, please! A new survey involving 2,000 Brits shows a strong correlation between the color of your bedroom walls and decor with how much sleep and sex you're having. The takeaway: People with blue rooms appear to be getting the best night's sleep, while people with caramel-colored walls are having the most sex. Let the mad dash to invent caramel-bl ...

Modern Style Converts an Empty Concrete Box

May 23rd, 2013
This Minneapolis couple needed more living room: a space where they could hang out together, where they could entertain, something that could double as a guest suite. But their lot size and city restrictions would have made an addition difficult, if not impossible. The solution for their 1914 bungalow lay below ground. "While the basement was a dark concrete box with some en ...

1394 BEST ST, White Rock, BC

May 23rd, 2013
I just finished uploading this House for sale, 1394 BEST ST, White Rock, BCUptown White Rock on a 9500 sq.ft. corner property Gracious garden and Fenced Yard, Great Sun Deck for entertaining, Home has all New Plumbing and Electrical, new windows,*Energy Smart Home* a Studs up, Substantially rebuilt home completed in 2012 Absolutely Charming and brimming with personality Wide plank dark hardw ...

Opening the Kitchen? Make the Most of That Support Post

May 21st, 2013
Before you tear down a wall to open your kitchen to the dining or living room, you must determine if it is holding up part of your ceiling. If it is, you will need to install a header beam and one or more posts in its place to provide the necessary structural support. Your contractor or architect can confirm if the wall is load bearing and help you sort through the options for ...

14 Ways to Style Your Mantel for Spring and Summer

May 20th, 2013
The mantel is often the focal point of the living room in winter, but it can be hard to know how to decorate the fireplace once warmer weather arrives. Do you play it up with fresh colors and artwork, or let it hide out behind strategically placed chairs and plants? No matter the approach you prefer, these 14 styling ideas should spark your imagination. ...
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