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What if there was no real distinction between your home and your garden? How would your house feel then? The garden or outdoor room brings together your home and garden in one cohesive space. Create a beautiful, seamless integration between the two parts of your home so that they feel like a unified whole. Have a Big Picture What kind
Read Full ArticleHow can you take care of your home during the winter? You make sure that the pipes don’t freeze, you shovel the driveway diligently, and yes, you need to take care of your roof. What’s the best way to take care of your roof? There are many steps to winter roof care, and many of those steps occur at other
Read Full ArticleDo you have plans for your home this year? Every year, the trends that impact how we manage our homes change. Some of these trends are temporary and focused on items that you purchase or colors that people are enjoying that year. Other trends are more enduring and represent a shift in the culture around home decorating, design, and maintenance.
Read Full ArticleThe weather isn’t that bad. My roof is fine. Even if you’re a positive thinker, some awful things can happen to your roof. That wind that didn’t look so bad or that branch that just touched the roof before rolling onto the ground: they didn’t do any damage, did they? Don’t be so sure. Here are five roof problems that
Read Full ArticleWhat grows in the winter time — or what can survive it? That’s the question in your Northeast winter garden. Cold weather and snow are relatively common here, so you need to think about what plants are hardy enough to survive. What are the best plant choices? Plan for Color Winter trees are beautiful in their own way. Lowes notes
Read Full ArticleIf you slide along your front steps and stagger to your car every winter morning, this might seem like good aerobic exercise, but it is ultimately a hazard to your health. Winter falls can lead to much more than bruises: they also lead to sprains, strains, and breaks every year. Investing in a slip-free garden is an investment in your
Read Full ArticleYour garden is pretty in the spring, glorious in the summer, and an established beauty in the fall. However, as the winter rains hit the Pacific Northwest, your garden begins to look as dour as the skies. How can you create winter beauty in your Northwest garden this year? 1. Plant Small Evergreens If you’re looking for a small but
Read Full ArticleIf staring down your driveway in the winter months is like staring at a skating rink — or worse, a luge run — you probably want to invest in some better ways to clean the snow and ice off of your garden, pathways, and driveways this year. Making it easier to move from place to place in the winter not
Read Full ArticleIs your garden ready for winter? While you might think about getting your home ready for potential power outages or snow days, your garden may not be top of mind. Winterproofing your garden is worthwhile. It makes your garden tidier, and it also prevents your plants from getting damaged during the winter months. Finally, it stops your home and other
Read Full ArticleThe wind is blowing, and you’re worrying. Your home has experienced wind damage in the past, and you cross your fingers that it won’t happen again in the future. However, crossing your fingers won’t help if that wind is moving into the hurricane zone. How can you be proactive around your home and make sure that your home doesn’t suffer
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