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Prepare your home for winter (NC) Winter is just around the corner and it’s important to get the exterior of your house ready for the cold months ahead.

Heavy snow, cold winds and icy weather can damage your property.

To get your property winter ready, here are some easy and important tips for homeowners: Inspect your roof: Inspect your roof with binoculars to ensure your shingles are not turning up at the edges, worn or falling off. Damage to shingles can cause melted snow and ice to seep into your home causing leaks and potentially expensive water damage.

Clean your gutters: Remove any leaves, twigs and buildup from your gutters to allow water to run off properly.

Put away outdoor furniture, playground equipment and trampoline sets: Winter storms are often accompanied by high winds which can damage these items.

Prepare your trees and garden: Protect young trees and plants by wrapping them in plastic guards or burlap. Doing so will extend their life and prevent animals and rodents from eating your shrubs during the colder months. Remove fallen leaves and debris from your yard to prevent damage to the grass.

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Decorating in the year 2014

By Nicolle Hodges

When Tom Bakker’s clients ask him about what’s “new and upcoming,” he asks them how deep their wallet is, “because you will have to do what Paris tells you.”

When it comes to Tom Bakker Design Ltd., he says he’s opposed to following trends. Instead, he advises to do instead what is timeless, because timeless is not trend-sensitive and is cost efficient.

“Quality, expertise and attention to detail surpass trends,” says Bakker, who doesn’t believe in following what “everyone else is doing.”

Instead, Bakker stresses that “it’s about customizing the client’s needs, wants and desires,” and whether a client’s style is contemporary or traditional, or he is designing a house in the mountains or on the coast, it’s about the search for “quality and creativity.”

When Bakker is designing the interior of a home, he finds its design direction by listening to his clients and creating a home that nurtures them; something he says is “often overlooked” in the industry.

“The trend that everyone should be concerned about is not colours or tiles,

it’s about the client and who they are, what they want, what their dream is,” says Bakker. “It’s not about seeing something on T.V. and just hanging a new curtain up.”

While interior designer Sarah Gallop of Sarah Gallop Design would tend to agree that trends “come and go,” she says it’s also about creating longevity with a classic neutral backdrop, and then incorporating accents and items that are easily changed out.

Gallop foresees yellow as a popular accent colour for 2014, as well as glass and reflective materials, and spaces that embody warmth and comfort, while remaining elegant.

As with all trends, they pass, and often quite quickly.

In that case, Gallop suggests that people base their design decisions on how long they plan on living in that particular space. “With a short-term stay it’s important to consider resale and choosing materials and finishes that will appeal to a greater range of people,” explains Gallop.

“If they plan to stay in the home for a long time it’s not a major concern to do something that is super customized to their own lifestyle or taste.”

As for a trend that Gallop hopes never comes back around? “Karate chopped pillows,” she says. “They make a room look so forced and perfect; not at all inviting or lived in.”

When it comes to projected trends for 2014, it is about finding a balance between coziness and sophistication. As suggested, in the wake of ever-changing trends, try to incorporate personality into accent pieces that are easily changeable in order to make a house feel like a customized home whether for the short or long term.

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“Upcycling is the act of taking an unused item and literally turning it into an item you will use,” says Amber Bosma, marketing manager for UsedEverywhere.com. “Essentially you take something that’s no longer wanted or needed and turn it into something fabulous.”

Almost anything can be upcycled, from old furniture to clothing to construction materials.

“I think the most popular upcycle I’ve seen lately involves pallets,” says Bosma. “I’ve seen pallets turned into garden swings, into bed frames and into beautiful coffee tables!”

Other creative projects include turning old clothing into pillows (or a dog bed for man or woman’s best friends perhaps?), making jars into lanterns or candleholders or updating an old mirror with a new frame or paint.

“That bulky old television cabinet turns into a kid’s play kitchen,” suggests Bosma.

“The inherited grandfather clock you don’t like but want to keep becomes a stylish shelf.”

If craft projects fill your heart with dread or conjure up some bad memories of school projects, you don’t need to worry. Upcyling

doesn’t need to be complicated and it doesn’t have to require unlimited creativity.

“Use the Internet to follow upcycling blogs for inspiration,” Bosma says. “For example, the UsedEverywhere.com blog has an upcycling series that shows you items that can be found inexpensively or even for free on our websites and then offers several upcycling options for that item.”

Pintrest and Facebook are also a great source for upcycling ideas.

“Choose good quality items to upcycle,” says Bosma. “The item itself may be ugly, but what’s important is the quality of the material.

An upcycle can be as simple as a lick of paint and new handles or as complicated as your imagination allows.”

Upcycled items are more than just unique; they’re also much kinder to the environment.

“Why throw it away when it can be reused and given a new lease on life?” says Bosma. “If you love unique pieces of furniture then upcycling is the way to go, plus you get to add your own flair if it’s a do-it-yourself project. And best of all, if you’re like me and you love to bag a bargain, upcycling your own items is much cheaper than buying new.”

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Depending on the materials used and how it’s built, a three-season room could potentially increase the value of your home, especially in the Okanagan where people crave the outdoor living experience. “Many of the most lowest-priced outdoor options are not designed or built to handle the Okanagan weather conditions – especially the intense U.V, the heat and heavy snow we can receive,” said Raap. “They begin to look bad after only a few years, such as yellow/ discolored panels, even leaky panels, which will lower resale value if potential buyers feel they will actually need to remove the structure before they can enjoy their new home.”

A properly-constructed, engineer-approved structure with outstanding warranties will definitely increase a home’s value, usually much more than the actual cost of the structure, he adds. “This is especially true in the Okanagan,” Raap says. “A big reason why people are drawn here, whether from cold Alberta or the rainy west coast, is that we live in a very enjoyable climate.” In addition to the extra square footage, a home owner, whether current or future, can also take comfort in knowing it’s safe. The Acrylite® cover is 100% engineered and harmful U.V. proof while having the ability to block the heat. Enjoy the beautiful Okanagan sunlight under a maintenance free outdoor room solution that can be enjoyed for years to come!

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Changing what’s under your feet

The newest trends in flooring are a direct reflection of those looking to the future, yet wanting to remain comfortable while doing so.

With his expert knowledge of hardwood, carpet, laminate, and vinyl, Monarch Flooring owner Matt Robinson has noticed that there has been a shift towards more detailed and multi-dimensional flooring.

When people are considering hardwood, there seems to be a move away from maple and walnut shades and more towards wide plank white oak. Besides offering a unique look, the influx can also be credited to its long lengths and affordable pricing. Wirebrushed flooring offers a unique take on texture, while multi-level staining provides different effects in colour. “It really gives some neat looks and a larger variety as opposed to monotone flooring,” says Robinson. “Metal transition pieces are also becoming more popular as it fits with the ultra-modern look.”

Peter Pocrnic of Casa Madera Floors has seen something very similar when it comes to hardwood.

“We’re seeing people are going for the lighter shades of grey,” he says, as well as the lighter earth tones.

“The brushed oak is very popular,” he says. “It goes with the lifestyle. People have kids and dogs, and these products cover scratches really well.”

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ate, “in a lot of ways it is mirroring what is happening in hardwood,” he says. “The boards are no longer boring, and are beginning to look more detailed with handscraped rippled surfaces.”

In the case of carpeting, the preferred look doesn’t follow the edgy trend. Instead, many are opting for a more plush carpeting with the cut-pile carpet, as it’s fairly thick and soft under your feet. Wool and synthetic blends are making an appearance, with an emphasis on grey and neutral tones.

Vinyl has also seen a shift towards what is considered “luxury” with plank and tile.

While durability is a great selling point, the product’s tile and plank format make for easier installation and repairs over the traditional 12-inch-wide sheets.

When it comes to tile in particular, Fontile Kitchen and Bath Sales Specialist Sean Cloete says that with the use of technological advancements in the area of digital imaging, floor trends continue to replicate natural stone. “All the great stones from Marmol Carrara to Calacata Gold to tiles that look like real wood, or even combining both wood and stone together is a new trend that has emerged,” says Cloete.

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Porcelanosa Grupo, a leader in ceramics for both floor and wall tiles, have been replicating real stone in board lengths (6 by 26 inches and 8 by 48 inches) on porcelain tile with texture for over 14 years.

“Digital imaging allows the tile to be imagined no matter what the texture angle is, which is a step up from flat tiles,” says Cloete. “Glazes have also matured to the point that glossy is no longer a standard, but now matte, matte sheen, honed and textured matte are all natural glazes to further replicate real stone, and fooling even the most experienced in our industry.”

Pocrnic advises homeowners considering replacing their flooring to set aside at least one to two weeks for the renovation depending on room size and always involve a professional.

“A professional will be able to properly set up the sub-floor to ensure the installation is immaculate,” he says. He also notes that you need to look at purchasing quality products and work-

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If your laundry room is small, installing closed upper cabinets could feel confining.

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There is no getting around it, painting the exterior of your home is a big job whether you decide to tackle it yourself or hire a contractor. We have all heard of curb appeal, and the quality of the paint and/or stain job, the colours you choose and where you put each colour, right down to each square foot,

can make the difference between a stunning exterior and one that just doesn’t work.

If you decide to paint yourself know that preparation is 80 per cent of the job.

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“The colours are very bright and different on each house; they really make a statement.

Neighbouring houses have taken up the challenge and this block was voted the most beautiful in Vancouver.”

We have all agonized over paint colours, especially for the exterior. It’s not like making a colour mistake in the dining room which can be remedied in a day. Heidi says the problem is people are trying to make colour choices from a two- by two-inch paint chip, which is impossible.

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dow trim if they are vinyl, etc. Next, (look at) the natural surroundings. If you have a ton of trees around the house that green foliage will impact how colour looks on your house. For instance, if you use paint with a red undertone on a north-facing house with lots of trees, in a certain light the house will have a slightly pink look to it. You have to paint large five-feet by five-feet samples of your

people who want a grey/blue house who choose the colour from those tiny paint chips, give the chip to the painter then come home after a day at work to find they have a lavender or periwinkle house.

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Hudson Dining Collection

Kelowna 2457 Hwy 97 Vernon 5309-26th Street

250-763-8847 250-542-3399

Monday to Saturday 9am - 5:30pm

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