Brad Herman, Calgary real estate: Blog

Tuscan Travels Inspire a Granite Outdoor Kitchen in Maine

March 26th, 2013

If there's one thing midcoast Maine and Tuscany have in common, it's rugged beauty. In Tuscany ruggedness comes from fieldstone villas, weathered timbers and aged bricks; in Maine it comes from the forests, sublime coastline and jagged granite outcroppings. So perhaps a Tuscany-inspired outdoor kitchen in the tony town of Camden, Maine, is not such a stretch. http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/81 ...

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Morning News Rundown

March 25th, 2013

Here is your morning news rundown for Monday, March 25: http://www.crebnow.com/morning-news-rundown-43/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

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Pick of the Day

March 25th, 2013

Pick of the Dayhttps://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate

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Another builder stage but this one is in Marda Loop

March 25th, 2013

Another builder stage but this one is in Marda Loophttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151538532224873&set=a.110445384872.87446.102086869872&type=1&theater

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9 Decorating Trends to Love Forever

March 25th, 2013

am the kind of person who can eat the same thing for lunch every day, but I can't seem to live with the same decor for more than a couple years. I am constantly making slight adjustments, getting tired of things, moving stuff around. My house is like a painting that is never quite perfect. But there are some things I will never tire of. I don't necessarily have them all in my home, but they a ...

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13 Strategies for Making a Large Room Feel Comfortable

March 25th, 2013

It's easy to pine for a larger space when you are living in a teensy one, but big rooms present some of their own challenges, and that is what we will be tackling today. Whether you live in a loft, have a living room with extremely high ceilings or simply have a lot of space to fill, these 13 ideas can help you make your room feel balanced and comfortable.http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/797430 ...

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Kitchen of the Week: Practical, Budget-Friendly Beauty in Dallas

March 25th, 2013

After five years of living with her 1952 ranch's kitchen, Deb Young decided she was done with the dingy and dilapidated material palette. Sticking with the kitchen's original layout and deciding on all the materials ahead of time helped her cut down on the remodel's cost and time. Just one month of construction resulted in a fresh, modern kitchen with plenty of practical additions. http://www ...

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Tower project reaches for the sky

March 25th, 2013

A new design is starting to make its “mark” on the land that once held the home of West Canadian Graphics. Developer Qualex Landmark broke ground recently on its $100-million condo project, Mark on 10th, in the heart of Calgary’s Design district. The 35-storey tower will hold 274 homes and will feature a rooftop residents’ lounge and fitness centre, as well as art designed by world-renowned ...

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Tips for Leaving the Filing of Your Taxes to Someone Else

March 25th, 2013

We still have just under two months before that April 30 deadline hits to file your taxes. And while we’ve given tips for filing taxes yourself, such as the tax breaks that are available to you, what about when you’re paying someone to do them? Are there any tips you should keep in mind, or is it a simple matter of handing over your paperwork and letting the professionals do what they do best ...

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Touring the National Music Centre collection has something for everyone

March 25th, 2013

Music lovers will hear what Mozart may have heard as he composed on a fortepiano or see what the Beatles might have seen in studio while composing Strawberry Fields Forever. History buffs will be immersed in music's vast, varied and beautiful history from our 1560 Virginal through to a dazzling blue grand piano built to commemorate 100 years of George Gershwin.Everyone is welcome to drop by ...

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