2 November 2010

More single women are purchasing homes

Times are changing. Single women, whether career-first, single parents, or widowed are making up an ever-increasing portion of home buyers. We women tend to have different housing priorities than men…

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30 October 2010

Plan of the Week – “Craftsman gem for narrow lots”

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29 October 2010

Decor Inspiration – How to make your own moodboard

Decorating your space can be challenging but the use of a mood board is a common designer tool. Following the steps outlined below will have you "in the mood" to create something beautiful.

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28 October 2010

Living Away From the Living Room

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27 October 2010

Creating an Attractive Universal Design Bath

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25 October 2010

Great Design Ideas for Rooms with Sloped Ceilings

Article courtesy of Houzz, one of my favorite sites for design inspiration! ... Almost every house has one: that quirky room with the slanted ceiling. Just like eccentric Aunt Hazel, rooms with…

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24 October 2010

Significance of Color in Feng Shui

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23 October 2010

Plan of the Week – “Beautiful Boomer Bungalow!”

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22 October 2010

Low Flow Showers for $$$avings

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21 October 2010

25 Halloween Ideas

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17 October 2010

Solar can be a marketable home improvement

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13 October 2010

Fall Planting for Spring Flowers

Whether you are renovating or building a new home, few things are more inviting than swaths of spring flowers. Spring bulbs like tulips and daffodils are best planting in the fall. Our friends at…

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12 October 2010

Feng Shui in the Kitchen – The Ideal Cooking Environment

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7 October 2010

The Facts About Energy Efficient Light Bulbs

With all the changes in lighting, it is great to see a comprehensive reference guide published for consumers.  The following article is a mere synopsis. If you have a thirst to be "enlightened" we…

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6 October 2010

Wabi-Sabi by Decolieu

This Dezeen feature home has unique features and a calm and pleasing interior. Lots of visual inspiration in this article!

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1 October 2010

Hazardous Household Materials: Lead Paint

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27 September 2010

Ensuite Ideas!

Looking for ideas for your master retreat? It doesn't matter if it is big or small, suitable for calisthetics or barrier free! Visit our friends at Houzz for some inspiration for layout and decor!…

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6 September 2010

Fall & Winter Seasonal Maintenance Guide — Northwest

Living on Vancouver Island, I cannot but suppress a giggle about the two seasons in the Pacific Northwest, being rain and not rain. While this article focuses on some of the unique aspects of…

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5 September 2010

Smart Storage – Get organized with built-ins and more

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4 September 2010

Step inside this fairy-tale garden shed

Are you an insufferable romantic? While "cordwood masonry" sheds employ a building method of days gone by, they still have an unmistakeable charm. This cordwood shed is a particularly charming and…

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