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Costco Connection | April | Up Front | Editor's Note
EDITOR’S NOTE

Home, sweet home

We're thrilled to share the before-and-after stories of remodeling projects taken on by Costco members in our cover story this month.

We asked readers to send notes on their home improvement projects, describe how Costco played a role and maybe include a photo or two. Whew! These endeavors ranged from demolish-and-start-anew projects to magic makeovers of a room or two. They involved homes, vacation cabins and businesses. Many of them were DIY.

As you can see in our story, the results are impressive. A little creativity and dreaming, coupled with a strong dose of elbow grease, can make such a difference in our homes. We spend a lot of time there—why not make them places that are truly comfortable, functional and even fun?

You'll also read how these members used Costco to create these dream spaces. I can personally add to those reports. Our family has used Costco products and services over the years whenever we tackled improvement projects at home, from new floors in the kitchen to bathroom vanities upstairs. And with spring arriving, we'll make more than one trip to our local warehouse for plants, soil, garden tools and more, and to Costco.com for a broader selection.

If you're thinking about your own home improvement project, you know where to look.

Personal note:

  • I’m moving on to other projects within Costco. Thanks for reading this Editor’s Note over the past eight years, and for being a loyal Costco member!
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Tim Talevich is Editorial Director, Costco Connection

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