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The new year is here and it’s time to tell homeowners to get rid of their surge strip from 2006. It’s been time to have the conversation about power management for a while, actually. The demand we place on home power networks has evolved significantly over the past decade, and the U.S. Energy Information Administration predicts that the growth will continue heading into 2023. As a society, we’re more dependent on the grid than ever before – both inside the home and out. Think about how often you see high-draw infrastructure like electric vehicle charging stations popping up, or how...

Attending a fashion show can be an intimidating prospect for most of us mere mortals. Sitting before some of the world’s most officially beautiful women can be humbling to say the least, but fear not: there are plenty of things that you can do to make yourself look fabulous, as well, and make the overall experience an enjoyable one. Determine the landscape The first thing you’ll want to do is get a sense of the standards for attendees. While you want to look your best, you don’t want to go TOO over the top with a crane-sized fastener or a...

A North Shore Home Enriched With Texture + Jewel Tones Interiors by Amelia Barnes Artwork by Henryk. Photo – Hannah Blackmore Artwork by Tan Arlidge via Sibu Gallery. Photo – Hannah Blackmore Artwork by Henryk. Photo – Hannah Blackmore The Lower North Shore home was cosmetically transformed by Claudia Lambert Interiors. Photo – Hannah Blackmore Artwork by Dina Broadhurst. by Photo – Hannah Blackmore Drawing on the owner’s cultural heritage and love of colour, Claudia chose a strong earthy palette for the interiors punctuated with deep jewel tones. Photo – Hannah Blackmore There were lots of velvet in caramels, browns and...

There's an expression you may have heard about "Avatar: The Way of Water," and that expression is this: "Never bet against James Cameron."After all, James Cameron has directed one gigantic hit film after another, ever since his modestly budgeted breakout "The Terminator" got him gigs directing the action-packed monster movie "Aliens," followed by the ambitious undersea epic "The Abyss," the groundbreaking "Terminator II," the blockbuster action comedy "True Lies," and hey, did you ever hear about "Titanic" and "Avatar?" They made quite a bit of money. Just thought you should know, in case you somehow missed that.Although fans might be...

From pubic swimming pools to unbelievable water parks, these spots will make you feel like you’re on vacation (even when you’re not) It’s wintertime in Portland and the whole “no rain, no gain” thing is real. And while we know Portland families don’t shy away from outdoor activities, even on the rainiest days, we’re here to tell you ducking into an indoor playspace doesn’t make you a quitter. Lean into winter’s water theme when you take the kids to a family swim session at a local indoor swimming pool. They can splish and splash the afternoon away and you can...