There is a new Lowe’s store already open in Cross Iron Mills with plans to open more in Calgary. Check out Mario Toneguzzi’s article from the Calgary Herald “American retail giant opens in Calgary area”. Have you been to Lowe’s yet? What has your experience been? Do they live up to their promises of enough staff to help?

After: Patio after staging. Staging an outdoor seating area on a patio or deck is quite similar to staging any seating area. Make sure there is a conversational area arranged around a focal point. Sometimes it helps to “fluff” up the seating area by flipping the cushions. Take a damp cloth and remove any dust or spider webs and add some type of lifestyle element to the area.

Check out the other before & after shots from this home:

– Kitchen – Countertops
– Kitchen – Island
– Living Room 1
– Living Room 2
– Master Bedroom
– Master Bathroom
– Spare Bathroom

Although I don’t suggest decorating your home like this if it is for sale, it is really fun for Halloween. Check out the creepy decorations the Northwest Herald posted on one of their residents in Illinois put up.