5 Gardening Ideas for a Backyard Beauty Boost
Planning your spring blooms takes time and planning. Here are some of the gardening ideas we are excited about this year. Make the most of the coming season with these…
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Excellent Exteriors
Create the prettiest home on your block with tips from those who’ve mastered the art of ‘curb appeal.’ There are homes that make us raise an eyebrow and wonder, “What’s…
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The Little Gambrel that Could
Everett, Washington, a thriving city just north of Seattle, is the home of our 2022 Brand Ambassador, Kara Williams, her husband Tanner and their two great Danes, Zeus and Miles.
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Christmas Curb Appeal: A Bungalow Beauty in Boise
A charming and well-loved home exterior always grabs our attention (and we know you love them, too). We hosted a “curb appeal” contest earlier this year and, after many entries, along with a narrowing-down process and a community vote on our Cottages & Bungalows website, the winner emerged as Jackie Cessna of Boise, Idaho!
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How to Create a Classic Cottage Garden
Whether gardening is your go-to hobby, or you’re just starting to grow your green thumb, the classic cottage garden is not far from reach. Some staple elements can transform your…
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Understanding the Modern Cottage
For some, a cottage is a modest home that encapsulates a simple life. For others, a cottage is a vacation home in a dreamlike location. The reality is a cottage…
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Get Wild with Wildflowers
In his new book, Mini Meadows: Grow a Little Patch of Colorful Flowers Anywhere Around Your Yard, Mike Lizotte sets out to demystify the meadow-garden approach. He wants to encourage…
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Plant a Meadow Garden
If your idea of a cottage garden conjures up images of neatly planted rows of shrubs framed by tidy beds of symmetrical flowers, you may be missing out on the…
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The Allure of Pocket Neighborhoods
Newly built cottages today are often built around what’s referred to as a Pocket Neighborhood model. Here’s a simple guide to understanding what it is and why its benefits have…
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Home Exterior, Your First Impression
You know what they say, “you never get a second chance to make a first impression.” The first thing guests see when they visit is the front elevation of your…
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