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The winter period brings plenty of festivities and parties to host in the kitchen. With Halloween almost upon us, Thanksgiving in November and Christmas being only a few months away, it’s not long until we’ll be feeding hoards of relatives and friends. Keeping your kitchen cozy can make cooking and...

Ten years ago, making a simple dish such as soup was a fairly arduous process. You would have to meticulously prepare all the vegetables, blend them together ensuring nothing got left behind, and then spend time having to heat up your concoction till it was hot enough to eat. (adsbygoogle...

It might not be news to you but metal is actually quite a new material that we see in the home. For centuries upon centuries, homes only used stone and wood. Everything you can think of, was made from those two materials alone. Suddenly glass was introduced, clay became the...

If you are tempted to invite a few friends around for a little summer soiree, the chances are that you’re a little nervous. You want to get everything right, from the food to the seating plan, and from the ambiance to the company. Hosting a dinner party isn’t all one...

Cooking for a family can of course be a wonderful and rewarding experience as you watch your little ones devour all your hard work, but with so much food preparation, cooking, and eating done in the kitchen it can really take a toll in terms of wear and tear. For...

Everyone has that room “where the magic happens”. For most people, that’s the kitchen. The warm aromas, the calm feeling and the amazing treats that come from the kitchen can certainly be magical at times.  Kitchens, despite being so magical, are rarely a place of eternal bliss. Over 40% of...

When you have children, mess and mayhem tend to follow. Everybody knows that children love to and have to play. It is a need, which is important for their development and for mental stimulation. This means, that as parents, we need to make sure we encourage playtime as much as...

Your home should be the one place on earth where you can relax, unwind, and be comfortable. However, no matter how much you look after your abode, emergencies can strike when you least expect it, so it’s important that you know what to do and to act quickly to avoid...

Disposing of cockroaches includes something beyond splashing a bug spray or putting down a draw or residue. Cockroaches get into everything, increase quickly, and can make due for a while without nourishment and as long as about fourteen days without water.  These little nuisances unquestionably create a challenge, however with...

Our homes cocoon us and provide protection from the outside elements, so many of which aren't just uncomfortable to experience but can be downright dangerous as well! Of course, to give your home the best chance of dealing with whatever the elements throw it, you do need to know what...

You might outgrow your home one day if you expand your family, decide you want to work from home and need an extra room, or even have a hobby that takes up a lot of space. It isn’t always possible to move house as it is an expensive thing to...

Whether you are concerned about the state of the environment, or not, the basic fact of the matter is that energy is a commodity we pay for. What this means is by saving energy we can save money too! Happily, saving energy around the home isn't half as hard as...

For most of us, buying a house is the most significant investment we make. Once you’ve managed to get onto that elusive property ladder, you want to make sure that you feel completely comfortable and content in your home, and that you protect your most valuable asset. If you’re planning...

Photo by Breakingpic from Pexels With summer fast approaching and everyone planning the long weekends, beach trips or even the occasional family barbeque, why spend all your indoors cleaning when you could be outside getting sun-kissed? Many of us though, seem to be short on time and will have to...

It's highly likely that you spend plenty of time and effort making the inside of your home beautiful. In fact you probably clean, and tidy regularly and decorate along with the latest trends, as well as respire things when they get broken. However, sometimes as householders, we can all too...

Your home should be a place where you feel safe and secure but for some people, it isn’t. If you’re worried about the potential of a break-in, it can make you feel incredibly uneasy in your own home which is never good. It can make you a lot more stressed...

Getting married and having kids usually means that we can no longer stay in that tiny rented apartment or live with our in-laws. This is the time to start looking for your own family home. Now, in case this is the first time you are considering purchasing a house, you...

Renovations that Can Potentially Boost a Home’s Worth Whether you are looking to sell or retain a house, facelift projects can raise its overall value tremendously. With remodeling, decoration, and renovation being the main projects, you’ll need to hire skilled professionals, such as house foundation contractors, to ensure that you...

How Much is the Typical Cost of an Outdoor Kitchen in Utah? You could spend anywhere between $4,000 and $20,000 to build an outdoor kitchen. On average, homeowners should expect to spend $11,800. The price of building outdoor kitchens in Salt Lake City and other parts of Utah may fall...

Spending precious time with loved ones and making sure everyone’s safe and happy are our number one priorities, of course. And we know how much fun it can be to get creative in the kitchen with the people who are most special to us. But did you know it can...