September 2nd, 2026
After a hot summer spent mostly hosting, dining, and pretty much living outdoors, you can feel a slight change in the air. It’s time to slowly come back indoors, into … [read more]
September 1st, 2026
This fall, designers are creating an environment that subtly nods to the season’s warm, cozy feelings—no pumpkins, ghosts, or goblins required. “Seasonal decor is a costume, texture is the wardrobe,” … [read more]
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August 31st, 2026
The home is becoming the ultimate hangout spot. Over the last few years, there has been a significant shift in how and where people seek comfort and gather with loved … [read more]
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August 29th, 2026
Plants sprout fast during rainy spring weather and grow rapidly in summer’s sunny heat. But once the weather cools off in autumn, fruit ripens on the vine, late season harvests … [read more]
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August 26th, 2026
For 55+ homeowners, the kitchen presents a design dilemma: create a beautiful, hardworking space for active living today, but have the ability to pivot for aging in place down the … [read more]
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August 25th, 2026
Years stack up. Then decades. Furniture accumulates, photo albums multiply, spare rooms fill with stuff nobody quite remembers buying — and a house that once hummed with kids and holiday … [read more]
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August 24th, 2026
In 2025, Karen Doering listed a home in a challenging market where comparable properties were sitting unsold. “Beyond the renovation, we need to address the problems,” says Doering, a sales … [read more]
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August 22nd, 2026
Imagine singing karaoke in front of Beyonce and you can’t hold a tune. Or picture playing a round of knockout basketball with Caitlin Clark when you’ve been known to bonk … [read more]
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August 19th, 2026
Whether you’re preparing for a move, sending children off to college, merging households after marriage, entering retirement or simply embracing a more streamlined lifestyle, taking inventory of what you own … [read more]
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August 19th, 2026
It’s hard to believe that what happens on Wall Street or in Westminster can affect our decorating decisions, but it often does. At the height of the property boom it … [read more]
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August 18th, 2026
Curb appeal plays a direct role in setting the aesthetic tone for a new home while shaping its perceived value. In today’s affordability-challenged housing market, curb appeal takes on added … [read more]
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August 17th, 2026
Dens are officially back. While they never really left, the multi-purpose rooms are seeing a recent resurgence in popularity. As people continue to seek comfort and meaningful moments at home, … [read more]
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August 15th, 2026
When Karli and Jim Hagedorn purchased their 1722 saltbox house on Nantucket, they hired landscape designer Julie Jordin to reimagine its grounds. It was no small feat creating a landscape … [read more]
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August 12th, 2026
How to Disinfect and Clear Bio-Film From Your Pipes? Something smells off at your faucet. Musty, maybe — or just wrong in a way you can’t quite name. That slick, … [read more]
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August 11th, 2026
How to Extend The Life of Your Home’s Kitchen Appliances? Appliance breakdowns hit hard. One morning: spoiled groceries in a warm fridge. Another night, dishes piled everywhere — or a … [read more]
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August 10th, 2026
Making Your International Move to Canada Less of a Nightmare Nobody warns you how fast it compounds. One week you’re browsing neighborhoods online; the next, you’re drowning in visa forms, … [read more]
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August 8th, 2026
In interior design, tile has typically been confined to kitchens and bathrooms, where its durability and water resistance made it a practical choice. But today’s tiles offer homeowners a unique … [read more]
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August 7th, 2026
As new homes trend smaller in size, every square foot counts, even outside the home. Outdoor space now serves as an extension of indoor living areas, aesthetically, and adds functional … [read more]
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August 6th, 2026
Home design has officially gone to the dogs, with clever barkitecture elements that support how pets live, move, rest, and interact with the household each day. Not only is pet … [read more]
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August 4th, 2026
Walk-in shower conversions have become one of the most frequently requested bathroom upgrades among Vancouver condo owners in 2026, according to 4Local Homes, a residential renovation company serving Vancouver and … [read more]
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August 1st, 2026
As weather patterns become increasingly erratic, drought, water stress, and high utility bills can make gardening and watering your plants a real challenge. To make your garden more water-wise and … [read more]
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July 29th, 2026
Introduction A kitchen remodel is one of the most exciting home improvement projects a homeowner can undertake. Whether you are updating outdated finishes, improving functionality, or creating a more modern … [read more]
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