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Element Plunge tub from Valley Acrylic
Design|Build

2024 Bathroom Trends That May Not Have Crossed Your Radar

There is a lot to think about when designing and selecting materials for a bathroom project. As with any project, the first step is to define your needs, overall objectives and budget. Most homeowners need better bathroom storage and more counter space, but … read more

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Why You Need to Audit Your Power Bill

Nobody likes getting their electric bill — especially when their energy costs are higher than expected. Worst of all is when individual households can’t pinpoint exactly how they spent so much energy when there’s no immediately obvious underlying cause. The fact is that … read more

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A Legacy Project

Childhood experiences transform into a multigenerational family retreat

For Christie and Tom Jones, building their dream home was more than a construction project — it was the start of a legacy they hope to pass down to family for generations to come. Today, the Joneses are proud homeowners of a three-cottage, … read more

Cherry and Terry Jarvis Garden

A Garden Dressed for a Party

The garden of Cherry and Terry Jarvis is...

In the Suquamish garden of Cherry and Terry Jarvis, landscaper Teri Cole has taken garden design to a new level. Several levels, in fact. Cole’s canvas is a lovely piece of high-bank waterfront that makes its way down — one broad step at … read more

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simple gardens

Creating a Low-Maintenance Garden: Tips and Tricks

Gardening is a fun hobby that has plenty of health benefits. If you’ve been thinking about converting a barren backyard into a stunning landscape of greens, these six tricks will help you build a garden that requires minimal time and effort to care … read more

KBA Auction 2024
Community Scene

Yacht Rockin’ Bids & Beats

Attendees were welcomed to the 2024 Kitsap Building Association’s annual auction and dinner hosted at Kitsap Golf & Country Club. The exciting evening began with a silent auction, followed by dinner, a live auction then a “desert dash.” Guests dressed appropriate to the … read more

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Outdoor Play Each Day Will Help Keep the Screens Away

It’s difficult to distance ourselves from screens; they follow us everywhere — in the car, into stores, at restaurants and all around our houses. Children often become reliant on screens for entertainment, and parents sometimes use screens as a distraction. While there’s high-quality, … read more

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wildflower borders

How to Plant a Meadowscape for Natural Beauty

Are you tired of spending every Saturday mowing your lawn instead of relaxing in the garden? Was your last water bill higher than your car payment? Would you rather spend money on pretty plants for the garden — instead of fertilizer for the … read more

‘Pretty in Pink’ Artwork by Beth Owen

Gig Harbor Garden Tour Marks 25 Years of Supporting Literacy

For a quarter of a century, the Gig Harbor Garden Tour has inspired master gardeners as well as the weekend weed puller with stunning ideas for their own gardens while fostering literacy efforts in the Gig Harbor community. The 2024 event marks the … read more

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