Entry #288, October 2, 2010 It is already the beginning of October and we are up to #20 on our DIY Saturday’s! It is officially fall and time to start getting your home prepared for the fall and upcoming winter months. Today we are focusing on cleaning out the gutters and downspouts of your home. …
Entry #287, October 1, 2010 I’m always amazed at how many homes are still on the market. The housing market has shown an improvement over the last few months but the average is still well below normal. If you are looking for a home, aside from the price what features are you looking for? Do…
Entry #286, September 30, 2010 Our final day of our Sub-Zero/Wolf Designer Training Day was full once again. We started off the day learning about the Wolf brand line of cooking appliances. From cook tops, fume hoods, ovens, warming drawers and much more! We walked through the manufacturing facility and saw each step from beginning…
Entry #285, September 29, 2010 Yesterday was day 2 of the Sub-Zero/Wolf Designer Training here in Madison, Wisconsin. Let me begin by saying that the day was so incredibly fact filled, senses overload, opportunity of a lifetime experience type of day. It was one of those experiences that I continually throughout the day said to…
Entry #284, September 28, 2010 Yesterday, after much anticipation I arrived in Madison, Wisconsin, and what a surprise I had when I felt the warm and balmy 65 degrees when I arrived. Coming from the 89 degrees in Jacksonville, Florida it was a welcomed treat to feel beautiful weather. I, along with other designers arrived…
Entry #283, September 27, 2010 One week ago, I shared my great news that I’m traveling to Madison, Wisconsin today to visit the Sub-Zero/Wolf Westye F. Bakke Training Center. Several kitchen bloggers and myself get the opportunity to tour the the Sub-Zero and Wolf manufacturing plants, and listen to the great Jamie Drake as a…
Entry #287, September 26, 2010 In my childhood home in Boulder, Colorado my sister had an attic or loft room. What was so neat about it was the fact that it had tiny stairs to get up to it, but when you looked out the window, you felt like you were in a castle! To…
Entry #286, September 25, 2010 Your kitchen is the most expensive and sought after room in your home when it comes to home buying/renovation. Kitchen cabinets and appliances rank at the top of the expense list. If you are in the process of renovating your kitchen cabinets, have you thought about painting instead of replacing?…
Entry #285, September 24, 2010 Since the home market crisis over the last two years it has been easy to pin blame on why your home isn’t selling. Although, there also could be another root of blame… your own home isn’t appealing to buyers. If you are serious about selling your home, the following tips…
Entry #284, September 23, 2010 Yesterday, September 22nd was the starting of the Autumnal Equinox. Autumn/Fall is a welcomed season for most. It means fall colors, cooler temperatures and the official start of the soon-to-be holiday season. Martha Stewart has beautiful crafts and decor ideas to bring Autumn decor into your home. This Feather quill…
Entry #283, September 22, 2010 Have you ever felt that you are more creative and productive at home than when you are working at the office? If you struggle with trying to bring creativity to your day job, this post is for you! Mike Brown from Stepcase Lifehack outlines how your ability to be creative…
Entry #282, September 21, 2010 In a week I will be flying to Madison, Wisconsin, home of Sub-Zero/Wolf manufacturing plant and the Westye F. Bakke Training Center. I can’t tell you when my love affair began with high end, quality kitchen appliances… it may date back to my pink Easy-Bake oven days…yep! That had to…