The Ugly Duckling
September 7th, 2010 | Fred NystromSooner or later almost every neighborhood ends up with one home that morphs, through neglect or some quirks of the owners, until finally it qualifies as the “ugly duckling” of the neighborhood.
Home & Garden
Farmers Market
June 29th, 2010 | Rachel DedricksonIt is farmers market season, and the Issaquah and Sammamish farmers markets are back in business. Can’t decide which market to visit first? Check out the vendors we’ve highlighted below. Grab a reusable grocery bag and head over to both weekly events to support local farmers, enjoy live entertainment, and chow down on delicious food.
Hiding the garage
May 3rd, 2010 | Dar WebbTwo-car garages facing the street have become an all-too-common feature of contemporary houses. But there are many ways to fight their overwhelming prominence. Paint tricks, architectural details, colorful plantings and garden elements, and creative paving designs can do a lot to mitigate an overbearing garage and driveway while creating new focal points to attract the eye.
Water in the garden
March 1st, 2010 | Dar WebbWhat garden is truly complete without the sound and beauty of water? Think of the beautiful gardens you have visited: a water feature of some form is probably an integral component to many of your favorite garden spaces.
Re-thinking the front yard garden
January 3rd, 2010 | Dar WebbWith today’s emphasis on sustainability and resource conservation, many people are rethinking the large expanses of lawn so prevalent in suburban front yards. Lawns are generally considered high-maintenance, requiring fertilizers and pesticides, weekly mowing, and regular watering throughout the dry season.
Create your own haven for outdoor living
October 19th, 2009 | Dar WebbRemodeling or renovating to create useable outdoor living spaces is a growing trend in the Pacific Northwest and across the country. A less expensive alternative to renovating or building, creating an outdoor living space is an option many homeowners choose to add value and interest to their home.
Give your yard a jolt: LED lighting has arrived
October 19th, 2009 | Fred NystromIt is now possible to provide accent, security and visibility to your yard with energy efficient LED lighting. What in the past was used primarily for head-lamps and flash lights is now making the transition into indoor and outdoor lighting systems.
Strong schools and the impact on property values
July 28th, 2009 | Christine KippThe value of a strong school district should not be underestimated. According to the National Association of Realtors, homes in highly supported school districts sell faster and at higher prices.
Staying in for a glass of wine
April 2nd, 2009 | Fred NystromThe three wine cellars featured have two things in common. The first is that each of the couples “found” the space for the cellar as they were adding on to their home. The second is that each of these wine cellars is for more than just storing wines; they are an extension of the hospitality offered by the hosts.
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