Brad Herman, Calgary real estate: Blog

How Low Can Hedges Go? Discover Unusual Garden Borders

March 17th, 2013

People may have different ideas about what makes a hedge, but I see it as a linear planting kept regularly trimmed, compact and impenetrable, or consisting of naturally compact shrubs that require little or no clipping to maintain a continuous barrier. If we consider this definition, does this not open up what we think of as a hedge?http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/6851219/list?utm_source=Houzz ...

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21st-Century Looks for Shabby Chic Fans

March 17th, 2013

It began when I sank into the world's most comfortable white slipcovered sofa in the Shabby Chic store in New York's SoHo in 1999. I got hooked on Shabby Chic. I watched the TV show, I slept on the supersoft sheets and I emulated everything Rachel Ashwell, who coined and trademarked the term and style, did. But as time passed, I found myself transforming my furniture and style — I pared down ...

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Basement of the Week: Backyard Beauty Inspires a Resort-Like Space

March 17th, 2013

After three years of living in their new house, this Georgia family needed an update: The toddlers had grown into playful kiddos, and they all wished for more room for family fun and entertaining. They contacted builder John Willis Homes to renovate the home, and he brought in Jeff Thomas to plan the space and design the interior. The natural beauty of this home's yard immediately inspired Th ...

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Pick of the Day

March 16th, 2013

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9 Dreamy, Feminine Bedrooms Full of Softness

March 16th, 2013

First things first: The notion of masculine and feminine in decorating has less to do with gender roles than with form, placement, color and other pieces of the visual package. Feminine rooms tend to convey a sense of softness and nuance; they're more mysterious and less direct than masculine spaces. They emphasize curves over rigid lines, randomness over symmetry, small scale over large and ai ...

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How to Set Up a Kitchen Work Triangle

March 16th, 2013

If you're about to undertake a kitchen remodel, odds are you've heard a lot about the kitchen work triangle. Although it's often hailed by designers as the best way to set up a kitchen, the concept of the kitchen work triangle can be intimidating. https://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate

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Would you rather —

March 16th, 2013

Would you rather — Climb up a mountain? http://bit.ly/YphZ1n Or bike down one? http://bit.ly/XP0g4x https://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate

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Canadians turns deaf ear to Carney’s warnings as household debt hits fresh record at 165%

March 16th, 2013

The ratio of Canadian household debt to disposable income rose to another record last quarter, calling into question Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney’s assertion that families are listening to his warnings about the risks of borrowing too much. Credit-market debt such as mortgages rose to 165.0% of disposable income, compared with 164.7% in the prior three-month period, Statistics Canada ...

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These three banks will suffer the most damage in a Canadian housing slowdown

March 16th, 2013

These three banks will suffer the most damage in a Canadian housing slowdown http://wp.me/pMyQt-1fjShttps://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate

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Overwhelmed and Stressed Out? Try the 24/6 Trick

March 16th, 2013

"I'm so busy." "I'm so tired." For many people, these complaints are voiced daily-if not hourly-without the slightest thought. But what if we actively tried to carve out time to avoid the hassles that lead to day-to-day "busy-ness"?http://bit.ly/155OPW9https://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate

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