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Garden of Liz Robinson

The European Country-House Garden of Liz Robinson

In the Fort Ward district of Bainbridge Island is a garden filled with history. In 1973, a property became available that had once been a Fort Ward warehouse. Liz Robinson and her husband, Peter, were living in a farmhouse they had renovated on … read more

KBA Excellence in Remodeling award recipients
Industry Update

Local Building and Remodeling Professionals Win State Awards

Several local individuals were the recent recipients of the Washington State 2024 Excellence in Remodeling Awards. This prestigious event, which took place in June, celebrated the best in remodeling craftsmanship, innovation and design across the state of Washington. The local winners, members of … read more

Pat and Hannah Higgins Home
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Modern Elegance Meets Coastal Serenity in Illahee Home

Nestled along Illahee’s waterfront is a breathtaking, two-story home with ceiling-high windows and a wrap-around deck. Across the road, scattered trees and a scenic view of Port Orchard Passage offer a sense of calm while taking in the sights. This is the home … read more

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Annual KBA Peninsula Home & Remodel Expo

Whether it’s that remodel project or beautifying yard spaces — this was where your dreams became reality. The KBA event offered hundreds of exhibitors showcasing a variety of products to help people find what they need to spruce up their homes inside and … read more

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(Photo courtesy Longfield Gardens)

Fall Planting Provides Months of Continuous Spring Color

Welcome spring and create continuous color for several months with a collection of spring-flowering bulbs. After planting in the fall, you’ll enjoy an array of flower colors that combine nicely with other spring-flowering trees, shrubs and flowers. Start the season with early-blooming snowdrops. … read more

KBA Government Affairs Director Ian Harkins and Executive Officer Randall King
Industry Update

Kitsap Building Association Named Washington REALTOR Partner of the Year

The Kitsap Building Association (KBA) was recognized as the Washington REALTOR Partner of the Year. This accolade demonstrates the KBA’s commitment to advancing the interests of realtors and addressing critical housing issues in the region. Led by the dynamic Executive Officer Randall King … read more

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kids playing swinging

How to Make Your Backyard a Space Kids Can Enjoy During the Summer

Are you worried about your kids staying indoors with too much screen time? Studies find that between their phones, computers, and tablets, kids are spending up to seven hours a day staring at screens. As a parent, you want your child to be … read more

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Greer Kirshenbaum, PhD

How to Nurture Your Baby’s Stress

When our babies are experiencing stress, they need to borrow our mature brain to return to a safe, regulated state. Babies can experience stress for all kinds of reasons. Stress can happen when babies have a physical need for feeding, hydration, temperature regulation, … read more

Luscious Gardens

The Luscious Gardens of Therry Frey and Michael Harrison

Therry Frey and Michael Harrison love to travel to new and old favorite places each year. But the rest of the time, they spend hours out in their gardens, which are best described as luscious. Seven years ago, this well-traveled couple moved to … read more

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