Southshore accolades
The National Association of Homebuilders recently named Southshore, the water-front development in southeast Aurora and site of last year’s Parade of Homes, its “National Masterplanned Community of the Year.” The development built by John Laing Homes and Village Homes was judged by a national panel on such criteria as landscape design and community planning. Homes at Southshore are priced from the low $300,000s. Read more at .
Magazine splash
MyHomeIdeas.com is a new online decorating resource where ideas and articles are compiled from the experts at Living, Coastal Living, Southern Living, Southern Accents and Sunset magazines as well as Oxmoor House books. The site spotlights decorating basics, interior design trends, how-to videos, step-by-step instructions for home and gardening projects, virtual home tours, new products, “before and after” photos, polls and blogs. It aims to highlight styles ranging from traditional to contemporary, and help design fans find looks that best suit their personalities.
A Mighty Mini
Precision is often more important than brawn for effective hammering. Great Neck Tools makes the task simple with its 6-inch-long, 8-ounce Mini Hammer. Since the tool is made from high-carbon steel, it’s durable and delivers heavy-duty power while being easier to handle than traditional hammers. $7.50 at The Home Depot.
