Trending Now: 8 Popular Features for Porches

Houzzers are decking out their porches with furniture, TVs, even outdoor kitchens
One of my favorite spaces and thus favorite topics to write about is the porch. In fact, I’m sitting on mine right now. Many Houzzers share my love of porches, whether it’s a welcoming front porch, a breezy screened-in porch or an open-air porch with a roaring fire and a great view. Here are the eight features seen in the most popular recent porch photos uploaded to Houzz from January through March, as measured by the number of people who’ve saved them to their Houzz ideabooks. For those of you in colder climates, I promise it’s almost porch season, so get inspired to spiff up yours or make plans to add one. Be sure to tell us in the Comments which ideas you might like to try. Source: Trending Now: 8 Popular Features for Porches

8 Tricks To Get A Luxurious Bedroom For Less

Neila Deen, Houzz Contributor Looking to give your bedroom a luxe look? Before investing in a pricey designer dresser, think strategically — and a bit more critically — because spending a fortune on furniture doesn’t necessarily guarantee a sophisticated look. What actually makes a bedroom look like a million dollars are its thoughtful details. These eight ideas from luxurious bedrooms can help make yours look expensive and feel plusher and inviting.
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Edens project breaks ground in North Old Town

By James Cullum (Courtesy photo) The 50,000 square-foot Edens redevelopment of the old Giant Food property in North Old Town broke ground earlier this month,
Source: Edens project breaks ground in North Old Town | Alexandria Times | Alexandria, VA The North End of Old Town has been under-going a dynamic redevelopment and rebirth over the last 5 years or so.  Developments like Old Town Commons, the Henry and Abingdon Row are now side-by-side with established communities like Alexandria House and Chatham Square.

Owner Was Fed Up With Rude Customers, Puts Out Brilliant 3-Line Message That Immediately Makes Them Nicer.

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Simms reportedly put the sign out on Sunday and by Wednesday his shop was swarming with cameramen from multiple news stations looking to get the word out about the viral sign. It’s meant to remind people of the value of those around them and to treat everyone with respect no matter their uniform, color, or creed.
Maybe we need to figure out how to implement this for our property management accounts? Renters (and sometime landlords) tend to forget that we're just administrating the account. Source: Owner Was Fed Up With Rude Customers, Puts Out Brilliant 3-Line Message That Immediately Makes Them Nicer.