12 Reasons Hardwood Floors Might Not Be Right for Your Home

Hardwood floors have become so popular in recent years that they are now almost ubiquitous in new homes. But they're not necessarily the best choice for everyone. Check out these 12 reasons why hardwood floors might not be the right option for your home.

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7 Tips for Measuring for Replacement Windows

Replacing old windows with new energy-efficient ones is a great way to weatherproof your home and boost its resale va...

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Buyer’s Guide: Electric Blankets

As the temperatures drop, we crave warmth and coziness—but before you turn up the heat, consider an electric blanket....

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Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 1/31, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Join our Tweetchat this Thursday at 12:00 pm Pacific for lively conversation and a chance to win one of two $10 Amazon GCs! Use #WBChat to participate. This week's topic: Having a Frugal Super Bowl Sunday! Learn about saving on food, drinks, decorations, keeping the kids entertained, and...

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9 Parts of Your Home to Check for Winter Weather Damage

The frigid temperatures and piles of snow outside can do more than put a damper on your mood—they also have the ability to do a number on your house. The winter months can stretch your home to its limits, from the pipes in your kitchen to the cement in your driveway. When temperatures dip below freezing, there are several vulnerable areas of your property that are subject to potential problems that you'll have to fix come springtime. Check these spots for winter weather damage and prevent damage from occurring in the first place.

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W63 Mansion On Vancouver’s Westside

W63 Mansion by Hansen Pacific is a new condo development located one block from Winona Park, on Vancouver’s westside. This project will offer a boutique collection of thoughtfully designed 1, 2 and 3-bedroom homes. W63 Mansion provides a tranquil westside lifestyle on South Cambie’s most beautiful block.

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W63 Mansion On Vancouver’s Westside

W63 Mansion by Hansen Pacific is a new condo development located one block from Winona Park, on Vancouver's westside. This project will offer a boutique collection of thoughtfully designed 1, 2 and 3-bedroom homes. W63 Mansion provides a tranquil westside lifestyle on South Cambie's most beautiful block.

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25 Illuminating Lighting Ideas for a Beautiful Kitchen

There are so many decisions to make when you're remodeling a kitchen—cabinetry, appliances, countertop material, faucets, backsplash—that it's easy to shortchange the lighting. That would be a big mistake. Proper lighting is crucial to a kitchen's functionality, and the lighting fixtures themselves can pack a real punch style-wise. Here, we've gathered 25 kitchen lighting ideas, ranging from traditional to ultra-modern, that can both brighten and enhance your kitchen.

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10 Huge Houseplants That Make a Statement

Are you an indoor gardener ready to graduate from easy-to-grow pothos, philodendron, and peace lily? Looking for a single, tall houseplant that will make a big statement in a newly redecorated room? If you're on the hunt for large houseplants, check out this list of beautiful options. Each plant requires slightly different growing conditions, but whether you need a plant for a brightly lit or low-light corner of your house, you're sure to find something here to suit your home.

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Solved! What to Do When Your Dishwasher Isn't Cleaning

Q: My dishwasher is only two years old, and until recently, it's done a great job. For the past month or so, it's bee...

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Solved! What to Do When Your Dishwasher Isn't Cleaning

Q: My dishwasher is only two years old, and until recently, it's done a great job. For the past month or so, it's bee...

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Solved! What to Do When Your Dishwasher Isn't Cleaning

Q: My dishwasher is only two years old, and until recently, it's done a great job. For the past month or so, it's bee...

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Solved! What to Do When Your Dishwasher Isn't Cleaning

Q: My dishwasher is only two years old, and until recently, it's done a great job. For the past month or so, it's bee...

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Solved! What to Do When Your Dishwasher Isn't Cleaning

Q: My dishwasher is only two years old, and until recently, it's done a great job. For the past month or so, it's bee...

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Solved! What to Do When Your Dishwasher Isn't Cleaning

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Ask the Readers: What Are Your Favorite Healthy Snacks?

No one does their best work when they're hungry. A quick snack can help you power through the day, but not all snacks are created equal! If you're feeling the afternoon slump, you should grab something that will help keep your energy up and blood sugar stable. What are your favorite healthy...

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Solved! What to Do When Your Dishwasher Isn't Cleaning

Q: My dishwasher is only two years old, and until recently, it's done a great job. For the past month or so, it's bee...

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Solved! What to Do When Your Dishwasher Isn't Cleaning

Q: My dishwasher is only two years old, and until recently, it's done a great job. For the past month or so, it's bee...

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Solved! What to Do When Your Dishwasher Isn't Cleaning

Q: My dishwasher is only two years old, and until recently, it's done a great job. For the past month or so, it's bee...

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Solved! What to Do When Your Dishwasher Isn't Cleaning

Q: My dishwasher is only two years old, and until recently, it's done a great job. For the past month or so, it's bee...

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Solved! What to Do When Your Dishwasher Isn't Cleaning

Q: My dishwasher is only two years old, and until recently, it's done a great job. For the past month or so, it's bee...

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Solved! What to Do When Your Dishwasher Isn't Cleaning

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Solved! What to Do When Your Dishwasher Isn't Cleaning

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Solved! What to Do When Your Dishwasher Isn't Cleaning

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How to Talk to Your Teen About Student Loans

With college almost close enough to touch, your high schooler has probably been talking your ear off about which universities they want to visit and which majors they're considering. While this is a very exciting time for your teen, you also don't want them to go into massive debt chasing their...

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SLC-1L-07: Small, Fast and Powerful

Much like a welterweight fighter, a leaf-shuttered camera and a speedlight in a mini softbox throws a punch that is much harder than you'd expect. Even outdoors, in midday light.

Case in point, these portraits of Cuban boxer Osmany Barcelay. Read more »

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SLC-1L-07: Small, Fast and Powerful

Much like a welterweight fighter, a leaf-shuttered camera and a speedlight in a mini softbox throws a punch that is much harder than you'd expect. Even outdoors, in midday light.

Case in point, these portraits of Cuban boxer Osmany Barcelay. Read more »

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How To: Clean Stainless Steel

Gleaming and shiny, stainless steel brings a bright and polished air to any kitchen. Keeping that brilliant sheen, ho...

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Tribute at Parc Central in Langley

Tribute at Parc Central by Essence Properties is a new townhouse development located in Central Gordon in Willoughby, Langley. This project will offer a stunning collection of 80 luxury four bedroom townhomes. An elegant balance of thoughtfully designed details and luxurious finishings, Tribute townhomes will delight families wanting to live in style.

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Tribute at Parc Central in Langley

Tribute at Parc Central by Essence Properties is a new townhouse development located in Central Gordon in Willoughby, Langley. This project will offer a stunning collection of 80 luxury four bedroom townhomes. An elegant balance of thoughtfully designed details and luxurious finishings, Tribute townhomes will delight families wanting to live in style.

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Gala at Parc Central in Langley

Gala at Parc Central by Essence Properties is a new condo development located in the neighborhood of Central Gordon in Willoughby, steps away from Langley Event Centre. This project will offer 75 units consisting of one & two-bedroom spacious homes. With no compromise to functionality and design, homes at Gala create a new standard of living in Langley.

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Gala at Parc Central in Langley

Gala at Parc Central by Essence Properties is a new condo development located in the neighborhood of Central Gordon in Willoughby, steps away from Langley Event Centre. This project will offer 75 units consisting of one & two-bedroom spacious homes. With no compromise to functionality and design, homes at Gala create a new standard of living in Langley.

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This Is How Long Each of Your Major Appliances Should Last

If you're like most people, you probably don't give much thought to the age of your appliances—until something breaks, that is. Homeowners do occasionally replace a major home appliance before the end of its effective lifespan—when they're remodeling, for instance, or if they just want to upgrade to a more energy-efficient model. But most homeowners buy a new appliance when they absolutely have to, which is why knowing how much mileage you can reasonably expect to get out of your appliances can help you plan and budget for the expense. In general, most major appliances will last about 10 to 15 years, although proper use, consistent cleaning, and regular maintenance can extend that lifespan. If you're wondering how much time your appliances may have left, check out these guidelines on how long you can expect your appliances to last.

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10 Ways to Improve Your Garage Lighting

Whether you use it for parking your car, as a workshop, a storage hub, or all of the above, you need good lighting in...

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Buyer's Guide: Paint Brushes

Choosing colors for your next paint project can really occupy your time, as you pore over a spectrum of shade swatche...

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10 Parts of the Home You Can (and Should) Renovate in Winter

The middle of winter may not seem like a good time to start a renovation project, but the season has a surprising amount of DIY appeal. Without vacations, outdoor activities, and other warm-weather distractions, homeowners can often get more accomplished in a shorter amount of time. And while you can't really work on your garden or install a new deck during the winter, there are still plenty of satisfying projects you can tackle when you're stuck inside. Let's face it: You need something to do besides binge-watching the latest hot series on Netflix. So, get those DIY juices flowing by working on one or more of these 10 parts of the home you can—and should—renovate during the winter.

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10 Home Design Ideas That Never Went Mainstream

You never know what hidden gems you may find in even the strangest ideas. The following designers wanted to revolutionize how we live – or at least offer some out-of-the-box alternatives. Read on for unusual design inspiration – and a few epic fails.

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How Buying a House Impacts Your Career

Buying a home has been a status symbol for a long time. However, shifts in cultural norms and value systems are challenging the notion that owning a home means you've "arrived." Don't get it twisted, consumerism in America is at an all-time high, but more people are evaluating what really...

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Pofile Oak Street by Bold

Pofile by Bold Properties is a new 6-storey condo development located at at Oak Street & 67th Avenue in Vancouver. This project will offer 47 boutique one, two and three bedroom homes in one of Vancouver’s most iconic neighbourhoods. The modern residences blend thoughtful details and intuitive design with intelligent floorplans, for balanced, cohesive living.

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Pofile Oak Street by Bold

Pofile by Bold Properties is a new 6-storey condo development located at at Oak Street & 67th Avenue in Vancouver. This project will offer 47 boutique one, two and three bedroom homes in one of Vancouver's most iconic neighbourhoods. The modern residences blend thoughtful details and intuitive design with intelligent floorplans, for balanced, cohesive living.

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Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 1/24, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Join our Tweetchat this Thursday at 12:00 pm Pacific for lively conversation and a chance to win one of two $10 Amazon GCs! Use #WBChat to participate. This week's topic: Having a Frugal Winter! Learn about winter budget busters, saving on winter clothing, the best big ticket purchases to...

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