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“Summer afternoon— summer afternoon ... the two most beautiful words in the English language,” Henry James said. And I couldn’t agree more. As warm spring afternoons quietly become warmer summer afternoons, we find ourselves spending just as much time outdoors as in.

The grill is working overtime, your early spring garden plans are coming to fruition, and your spirit is boosted by the extra hours of sunshine. In this issue, find out how adding French doors can blend the lines between indoor and outdoor spaces.

Also, if you’ve wanted to upgrade your kitchen or bath or refresh other rooms in your home, we have a budget-wise kitchen and bath as well as two unique rooms that do double duty. Now you’re all set to take advantage of the coming season and those beautiful summer afternoons!

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A screened-in porch is complete with a custom-built hanging bed, which offers a comfy spot for relaxing.
Photo by Howard Lee Puckett

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Your Home
30 Two Rooms in One
Our lives are about multitasking, so our rooms should be, too. Take a look at these spaces that work just as hard as you do.
40 A Kitchen That Sings
Full of unique touches, this stylish kitchen update shows plenty of ways to create a custom look for less.
48 Quick Turnaround
Are you ready for a bath renewal?
This homeowner proves that you can get a timeless look while staying within your budget.

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Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse (NYSE: LOW) is a US-based chain of retail home improvement and appliance stores. Founded in 1946 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, the chain now operates over 1,300 stores in 49 states. Vermont is the only state without a Lowe's store and with the exception of Wyoming, each of the other 48 states is home to multiple stores. (Wyoming is also home to a Lowe's distribution center).

Beginning in 2007 Lowe's will start to operate in Canada with up to 10 stores opening up in Ontario. In 2009 Lowe's will start to operate in Mexico opening between 3 and 5 stores in Monterrey. Lowe's Companies, Inc. is 45 on the Fortune 500 list. The chain is now based in Mooresville, North Carolina, about 30 minutes north of downtown Charlotte. It is currently the second-largest hardware chain in the United States of America. (From wikipedia.org)