Getting your kitchen in a good working order is a satisfying feeling, but it’s easy to feel overwhelmed trying to keep up. It can feel especially daunting when you’ve been in your home for a while. Here’s a quick guide to the best ways to organize your kitchen and stay on top of things. Empty Everything Yes, everything. The first step to getting your kitchen...

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A recent trip to Mexico highlighted to me the cultural differences in homes.  The homes that we visited often had the kitchen tucked away in a corner of the home meant not to be a focal point of the home rather a place to cook delicious meals.  Often there was a door to the kitchen to be able to separate the kitchen when entertaining people. (more&hellip...

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Enjoy these tasty recipes from Better Homes & Gardens, which are sure to add a splash of warmth to you summer entertaining when the sun decides to shine: Sizzling Summer Appetizers The bounties of spring and summer star in these refreshing appetizers -- tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, and more. ......

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First of all, it is important to realize that everyone has a different vision of just what a perfect home looks like. To some it means that everything matches, others believe that every item within has to have a story behind it. Some people simply believe love surrounds the perfect home. In a sense all of these things are true. The perfect home surrounds you with war...

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With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we thought it would be great to share some ideas from recent magazines.  Whether you are looking for a twist to your holiday meal decorating or some delicious recipes, look no further. Although the weather this week has been a bit chilly, it can be warm at Thanksgiving and Sunset magazine serves up 20 wonderful ideas...

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'Smart' thermostats to get test run in Texas - would you like a thermostat that adjusts based on the weather? Ready to install a pool at Satake Estates? Check out these green pool ideas from Smart Money: Green Pools Make a Splash Want to deck out a media center in a small space?  Check out these ideas from Wired: https://www.wired.com/magazine...

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A few weeks ago, we got to attend the Viking® Experience at The GSC.  It was tremendous to check out all of the innovation in kitchen appliances.  They have many distinct kitchens to show the array of design options available with Viking Appliances.  I am still trying to pick my favorite kitchen.  With over 23 color finishes to ch...

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Oh, the beauty and promise of Spring. There is of course a price to pay for the beauty and promise of Spring. Household maintenance and cleaning that is. After all, who wants to look through your kitchen window to enjoy the crocus and tulips in bloom only to see dirt, grime and bug carcass laden glass? (more…)......

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How to Bring Spring Home.

Who doesn’t love Spring?  This year for certain will be much anticipated.   Although we needed the rain and we are grateful, we are now truly looking forward to the promise and beauty of Spring.  One way to welcome in Spring is to do it through your decorating.  Happily, you can bring Spring into your home now, even if Punxsutawney Phil the gro...

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It was not long ago that many homes in the United States didn't have refrigerators. In fact, it was only in the 1930s that fridges became affordable enough for 60% of households in the US to own one and many people in the UK didn't own one until the 1970s, that is pretty recent!  (source: Wikipedia) Before that people would grow food or go to the local store daily...

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