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Brookings Living Features Library

A listing of all Brookings Living features
    • Your Garden Variety Hebe: In Greek mythology, Hebe is the goddess of youth; in coastal gardens, the Hebe is the perfect plant to add color and texture. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2013
    • Light Up Your Space: Changing your home's mood is always at your fingertips with a little well-placed LED task lighting, now easier than ever to install. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2012
    • Projects That Pay: When it comes to your home, get the most out of your time and money by taking on projects that add value now and later. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall/Winter 2012
    • Garden Variety Glam: Hydrangea: Today's hydrangea varieties glam up your garden with an abundance of color that lasts all summer long. Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2012
    • Top 5 Tips for Buying Your Beach Home Now: Good inventory is available, rates are at historic lows, and it's still a buyer's market out there. If you spot that beach home you adore, now might be the best time to answer the knock of opportunity. Coastal real estate experts agree on a handful of tips for making the dream of a beach home come true as painlessly as possible. Appeared in Coast Explorer Summer 2012
    • Coastal Kitchens Go Green: Eyeing an upgrade for your aging kitchen? A range of customizable recycled and renewable countertop surfaces offer equal parts economy and eco-friendliness. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2012
    • Earth-Friendly Slug Control: Fending Off the Midnight Marauders: Slippery nocturnal creatures slide into your garden and munch away on tender shoots, leaving slimy, damaged plants in their wake. Arm yourself with eco-sound tactics to trick, trap and otherwise dissuade ravenous slugs. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2012
    • Remarkable Rainforests on the Northwest Coast: The Northwest Coast's frequent rains and mild temperatures make it home to magnificent temperate rainforests. Appeared in Online Extras Spring 2012
    • Great Coastal Kitchens: If it's true that the kitchen is the heart of the home, then we know of some coastal homes with a beautiful heart! Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2011
    • Sage Advice: Sage is a colorful and functional addition to your garden. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2011
    • Set Up to Sell: Spend your time and money wisely as you prepare your home for sale. We've asked real estate experts to weigh in on the dos and don'ts that homeowners should consider before listing their house. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2011
    • Great Veggies for Coastal Gardens: Coastal climates can present a challenge for gardeners. We talked to experts and got the scoop on the best food crops for our coastal environments. Appeared in Coast Style Summer 2010
    • An Artist's Beach Cottage: A color palette filled with light; soft, inviting furniture and vintage pieces both decorative and functional are showcased in this perfect Cannon Beach cottage. Appeared in Coast Style Spring 2010
    • Designing an Art Wall: Designing an art wall in your home can pose challenges, but fear not! Following a few simple guidelines can help you transform an empty space into an inspiring focal point. Ensuring a successful design is simply a matter of making a few choices: choose your style, choose your colors, choose your arrangement. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2010
    • Displaying Collections: Our visit to the home of Jay and Diane Speakman taught us about how to successfully group items in a collection into interesting displays. Appeared in Coast Style Spring 2010
    • Dress Up Your Door: There are many simple, and inexpensive ways to help your home make a great first impression. Appeared in Coast Explorer Spring 2010
    • Living Green on the Coast: One of the few bright lights in the housing market is being emitted from green homes, those new and remodeled dwellings designed to be earth friendly and durable. Appeared in Coast Style Spring 2010
    • Living Green Resources: There are lots of great resources out there offering information on ways to live a more green lifestyle. Here, architect Nathan Good shares his own resource list. Appeared in Coast Style Spring 2010
    • Save Today & Tomorrow with Energy Star Products: Tax credits, rebate programs and long-term energy savings make Energy Star products a worthy investment. Appeared in Coast Style Spring 2010
    • The Regal Rhody: If there is such a thing as a "perfect" plant for coastal gardens, surely rhododendrons would be at the top of the list. Appeared in Coast Style Spring 2010
    • What Does My $500k Buy?: In an ever-changing real estate climate, coastal home prices can vary greatly depending on the area. Here is a comprehensive look at what your money will buy in the various coastal regions in today's market. Appeared in Coast Style Spring 2010
    • Which Beach Home Are You?: Whether your dream of a coastal home is an oceanfront stunner, a carefree condo or a quaint cottage, now is the time to consider making the leap and investing in the quality of your life. Appeared in Coast Explorer Fall 2009