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Improving the outdoors
Check the area for any needed repairs. Prior to your first entertaining session, look over the deck or patio and take note of any flaws that may present safety hazards. Are there any loose railings? Are all screws and nails flush so they don't cause tripping? Are there any cracks in concrete or loose patio blocks? Be sure to remedy all of the repairs needed to ensure guests will be safe. If you are unsure of any structural deficits, consult with a professional.
New store in city lays it on thick
Painting a tired-looking piece of vintage furniture can have a transformative effect, especially with some of the delicious colours - Caribbean blue, buttercup yellow and autumn red - from New Westminster-based FAT Paint.
Tips to help any home bloom on a budget
As winter is edged out by spring, many homeowners are eager to refresh their homes while being mindful of their budgets.
Designs done on a budget
If spring cleaning isn't rejuvenating your home the way you'd hoped, it may be time to stop de-cluttering and start decorating.
Preparing the patio
With the first day of spring officially here, many people are looking forward to dusting off their patio furniture and heading outside to enjoy the warmer weather that should be on its way.
Designer sees beauty in the flaws
EVERY once in awhile I come across a local designer that catches my eye.
Gifts to please pet lovers
Finding the perfect gift is part of the fun of holiday shopping. If you have an animal lover on your list, make their holiday one to remember with pet-themed presents like these that are sure to please:
Possibilities endless for duct tape
? The Duct Tape Book by Jolie Dobson, Firefly Books, 144 pages, $14.95
Realtors get hairy upper lip for Movember
Local realtors got in the Movember mood, raising about $10,500 for men's health.
Gifts to please pet lovers
Finding the perfect gift is part of the fun of holiday shopping. If you have an animal lover on your list, make their holiday one to remember with pet-themed presents like these that are sure to please:
Budget Blinds offers unique window covering services
Budget Blinds - the largest custom window covering and home decor company of its kind in the United States and Canada - offers its convenient services to homeowners in Abbotsford.
Preparing for cold weather
We've all heard of spring cleaning, but it's just as important to get your house in shape for the cold weather season, before the temperature drops.
'Lemon Sorbet' a winner for 2013
"Lemon Sorbet" has been chosen 2013 Colour of the Year by those at Benjamin Moore. Here are a few ways to use it, according to the paint company:
Create a unique space on a small budget
Finding the perfect space to call home is one of the many stresses of heading back to school. Thankfully, there are more resources than ever to help you find great deals and build a place to make your own.
Party decor
Just like the right lighting creates atmosphere inside your home, greenery and potted plants are the best way to create the perfect space for entertaining guests in your back yard.
Saving furniture from the landfill, with style in mind
Several weeks ago, a young couple brought an old sofa to Surrey Upholstery for some needed repair work. It was a colonial style piece of furniture, all floral and with a frilly skirt and wooden arms.
Small town service with up town style
"For us it's all about the customer," says store manager Yvonne Clark. "The customer is king."
What's old is new again
IS there a piece of furniture in your home that is looking a little worn and could do with a little attention?
The Green Exchange
The Green Exchange keeps useful items out of the landfill through frugal creativity. It is run on most Tuesdays. You are welcome to submit concise, money-free listings. To place listings contact Meaghan Muller at 604-613-0327 or megmuller@hotmail.ca or Terri Dargatz at 6047913590 or terlyndar@hotmail. com. Remember to put "Green Exchange" in the subject line (you must also pick up the items yourself). Free
