Category: Featured
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When Everyone Zigs, Zag: Peter Vesterbacka on Standing Out
Peter Vesterbacka did not introduce himself as CMO. At Rovio, his title was Mighty Eagle. Every time he handed out a business card, people asked what that meant, and that curiosity opened the door for a story. For Vesterbacka, whether you’re building Angry Birds, founding Slush, or pitching at the Nordic PropTech Awards, branding and…
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Shelf lighting ideas that make storage shine
Shelving without lighting can often fade into the background, serving its purpose but doing little to enhance a room. Add a little glow, however, and those same surfaces come alive. Suddenly they’re not just storage, but a stage for books, art and objects that deserve to be seen. Thoughtful lighting design creates ambience, draws attention…
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Be the Problem Solver Clients Remember
As asphalt contractors we wear many hats, but the most critical one is that of a problem solver. Every day, we navigate a maze of challenges—crumbling pavement, tight schedules, or complex site conditions. Yet, the problems that matter most are those of our clients. By focusing on their needs and delivering creative, practical solutions, we…
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The Link Up: Em’s New Favorite Affordable “Vintage Art”, Marlee’s Ideal Makeup Remover, And A Great Travel Bag
Happy Sunday, everyone. The EHD just came back from another incredible company retreat where we talked, brainstormed, projected, and of course, made vision boards (an activity we didn’t get to last time:)) We are planning on writing a whole post about so you’ll get all the details then. For now…links? This week’s house tour isn’t…
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Heating a garden room: The options explained
Garden rooms are popular and can be used throughout the year, as long as they are appropriately heated to make them comfortable. Perfect for a variety of uses, a heated garden room can be the perfect solution to hectic family life indoors, providing a quiet and private space to create a home office away from…
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Do solar lights need direct sunlight?
Good garden lighting ideas can completely transform an outdoor space. They will extend your evenings relaxing out on the patio, make tricksy garden paths safer to navigate, and stop you accidentally trampling through your flowerbeds after dark. And these days, garden solar lights are one of the most popular choices – easy to install, eco-friendly,…
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“It’s like your house is one big advent calendar”
Renovating a house can be thrilling, stressful, and full of surprises, but few homeowners expect the kind this Leeds couple uncovered. The pair, who share the renovation of their home on TikTok under the account @ourrenovation324, posted a video of their discovery that quickly went viral. What they didn’t anticipate was the series of hidden…
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10 living room radiator ideas that bring the heat
If your idea of a warm and welcoming reception room includes living room radiator ideas, you’re in the right place. Whether it’s a classic column radiator or something more modern, we’ve curated a selection designed to suit homes of all shapes and sizes. While once limited in terms of their aesthetics, from radiators for bay…
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F.H. Paschen And McLean Community Center Cut Ribbon on ADA Improvements at Old Firehouse Center
McLEAN, VA – Community leaders, teenage residents, parents, and F.H. Paschen representatives gathered today to mark the completion of critical ADA-related renovations at the Old Firehouse Center (OFC), a facility operated by the McLean Community Center (MCC). In attendance at the ribbon-cutting was MCC Executive Director Betsy May-Salazar, Chair of McLean Community Center Governing Board…
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When to aerate a lawn to get the best results
When it comes to deciding when to aerate a lawn, it’s true to say that timing is everything if you want to get the best results. As we’ll go on to explain in more detail, early autumn is a prime time to complete this task for a number of reasons. Doing it at this time…