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Home economics
Costco ’ s mission is to bring our members the highest-quality products and services at the lowest prices possible . We work hard to fulfil this mission in all areas of your life — including in and around your home .
This issue ’ s cover story , which begins on page 16 , highlights the many ways Costco can help you with home renovation projects , large and small . If you ’ re thinking of renovating or rejuvenating your home , this is an eye-opening article that ’ s sure to apply to some aspect of your next home improvement project .
Speaking of home improvement , nothing transforms a room — or an entire house — like fresh paint . “ A lick of paint ”, on page 28 , offers expert tips and hacks on painting the interior of your home like a pro .
Moving to your garden , this issue ’ s Buying Smart , on page 22 , details the various outdoor structures you can purchase through Costco . co . uk , including gazebos , pergolas , pavilions and more . Continuing the outdoors theme , “ Down and dirty ”, on page 26 , offers helpful tips on selecting and maintaining the most essential gardening tools .
While the stories in this issue focus on upgrading and looking after your home , I can ’ t help but think about how transforming a home also reinforces some of things having a home means : stability , security , comfort , refuge , a place to make memories and more .
If home improvement , inside or out , is in your future , I hope this issue helps you accomplish your goals .
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MANAGING DIRECTOR ’ S NOTE
Peter Kelly is Country Manager of Costco UK and Iceland .
Shipping delays The UK is currently experiencing some unusual shipping delays . Our goal is to stock all of the items you ’ ll see mentioned in this issue in a timely manner .
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