Windermere | Category: Living Blog

April 25, 2013

Follow the Direction in Which the House Is Growing

Posted in Living by Patricia Atkins

A well-planned landscape enhances the value of your home and lets you extend the walls of your home from lot line to lot line.
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March 29, 2013

Oh My Aching Back: Cabinet Heights to the Rescue

Posted in Living by Lorelei Barrett

When approaching a kitchen or bath remodel or new construction, you can make things a lot more comfortable by getting creative with the heights of your base cabinets.
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March 22, 2013

Fear of Commitment? Choosing the Right Colors for Your Home

Posted in Living by Lorelei Barrett

One of the most frequent questions interior designers hear is how to choose colors for a home. We all love color, but some people are afraid of using color in their home. Many find they fear committing to a certain color scheme or making a mistake after it is all done. Here are some ideas to help to get you started.
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February 15, 2013

Ask the Experts: What do you want to know about home design?

Posted in Living by Tara Sharp

In March, Windermere real estate agents will be answering your questions about home design on the Windermere Blog and Facebook page. What do you want to know about getting your home ready to sell, designing your new space, home remodeling, architecture, and gardening?
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February 08, 2013

Baby Boomers Have Homebuilders Rethinking Home Design

Posted in Living by Shelley Rossi

The baby boomer generation, which is currently estimated to be aged between 48 and 67 years old, comprises almost one-third of the nation’s population. The demand that this lucrative segment of the population has on housing is causing homebuilders to rethink how they design homes.
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January 31, 2013

Indoor gardens: cultivate while keeping the winter doldrums at bay

Posted in Living by Tara Sharp

In many parts of the country it is still too early to start thinking about gardening. After a chilly winter, adding some green to your home’s interior may be just what the doctor (or decorator) ordered. Consider an indoor garden to liven up your home with color and clean air. There are many ways to introduce houseplants into your home décor, from edible to ornamental.
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November 21, 2012

Thanksgiving: a Year in Reflection

Posted in Living by Tara Sharp

The past year has been an exciting one for all of us at Windermere. We have so much to be thankful for, not the least of which is the opportunity to help our clients with all of their buying and selling needs. We would love to hear about your greatest accomplishments in 2012 and how you express your gratitude.
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November 15, 2012

Damage Control: Preparing for Winter Storms

Posted in Living by Tara Sharp

Last week we shared tips for preventive home maintenance to help you and your home fare better through the winter months. This week we want to take this topic a bit further by focusing on disaster preparedness. No one wants to think about disasters, but being organized can help bring you and your family a peace of mind.
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November 02, 2012

Preventive home maintenance

Posted in Living by Tara Sharp

It is storm season, and between British Columbia earthquakes, Hawaiian Island tsunamis and East Coast “Frankenstorms”, it is time to take a few minutes to think about storm preparedness and making sure you and your home are as ready as possible for whatever nature throws your way this fall and winter.
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July 06, 2012

Is a “home exchange” vacation right for you?

Posted in Living by Tara Sharp

It is finally summer; time for barbecues, summer camp, and family vacations. In recent years we’ve heard of people shortening their vacations, staying closer to home, or going...
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