Many readers know me as a contributing writer to WestSound Magazine magazine. I am also a residential designer, remodeling contractor and an avid tennis player. Ten years ago, I had a mishap on the courts and seriously injured my left ankle. At that time, the shower in our master bathroom was a 32-by-32-inch, stall type. […]
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Brighten Winter Meals with Vibrant Seasonal Ingredients
Following a healthy eating plan doesn’t mean eating the same dish every day. In fact, as the seasons change, so should your meals and their ingredients, as each season offers a unique variety of fresh produce. A fresh boost of nutrients is especially important during winter, when nearly half of Americans admit they feel less […]
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What Would You Do for Puppy Love?
In honor of Valentine’s Day, Big Heart Pet Brands — the makers of Milk-Bone, Pup-Peroni, Canine Carry Outs and Milo’s Kitchen brand dog treats — surveyed 3,000 dog “parents” from around the country. Their mission: to see how regularly humans engage with loving behaviors like doggy kisses and cuddling with their dogs. It turns out, […]
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Ways to Add More Color and Interest to Your Home
Use Mylar for a Creative Splash This photo shows Tom Piehl, an extraordinarily talented artist, paperhanger and painter, installing large-size panels of Henri Matisse art on the wall from the top of the counter all the way up to the edge where the wall meets the ceiling. The panels also need to fill the wall […]
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Remodeling Trends: Public Spaces
Often people are looking to update the public spaces or entertaining areas of their home. This can include living rooms, dining rooms, family rooms, home theatres, powder rooms and outdoor spaces like decks or outdoor kitchens. Living, family and dining rooms are pretty straightforward. Many homes had “sunken” formal rooms and we do a lot […]
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Make Your Winter Party POP
As your winter schedule is sure to be packed with gatherings that bring family and friends closer, have plenty of treats that are gentle on the waist and wallet. Sweet, spicy, salty or with an Asian twist — any way you pop it — popcorn is a satisfying snack suitable for every chilly weather occasion. […]
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That Red
Like shopping and seeing a great pair of shoes that knocks your socks off, but in my case it was a gallon of mismatched paint on a back-corner sale shelf. It was an odd color — not vermilion, not burgundy, not orange and not primary red. It was fascinating in that it appeared to be […]
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Remodeling Trends: The Master Bath
The second most-popular remodeling project is definitely the master bath. And people have very specific ideas. We do see some common trends. Let’s dive right in. Number one on the list is what we call the party shower. Yep, huge — sometimes as big at 8 by 9 feet. Trends include showerheads on multiple walls, […]
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Tips to Grill Year-Round
While grilling is usually associated with summer, more Americans are recognizing its year-round potential. In fact, 80 percent of North American households own a grill or smoker and 60 percent use it year-round, according to recent statistics from the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association. Many smoker recipes and barbecue recipes can reinvent traditional winter meals, […]