Archive for August, 2008
DIVINE DESIGN: Design puts family first (Rocky Mountain News)
The original kitchen was small, cramped and not very practical, so the designer knocked out the wall between the kitchen and family room and increased visibility to the backyard.
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I’m recently excited about: 1. Fall coming + fall festivals. 2. Open Cabinets in new kitchen. 3. Discovery of decent Indian restaurant in Blacksburg. Chicken Tikka Masala! 4. New addition to animal farm: Harriet a fat, orange and very spunky hamster. That girl loves her wheel. 5. Purchase of local meats, eggs, vegetables, and fruit. 6. Living closer to friends + family. 7. Micro tip
Good Deal or Not? Rental Edition
Good Deal or Not? Rental Edition August 29th, 2008 This spot was found by a reader on Craig’s List. The reader writes: “I’m not sure whether you only like to post houses/rentals that you see on your walks, but if you’re interested in taking Craigslist submissions, I recently came across what is probably the most incredible (as in wtf) apartment for rent in Columbia Heights: http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/apa/806458278.html I’m not sure if it’d make a good Good Deal or Not? post b
Kitchen Renovations - From Cabinets to Countertops
This may be somewhat of a time waster for some people, but it actually will save you a lot of time and energy as you go through your kitchen renovation. If you have a purpose in mind, say, you want to entertain a small group of friends in it
Real Estate Agent Accused of Food, Change Thefts
MONROE, Conn. - Monroe police have arrested a real estate agent accused of stealing change from a home she’s trying to sell. Police say there are complaints that she stole food and change from other homes. Police have charged 29-year-old Holli Tapley of Derby with one count of sixth-degree larceny. Police say a 14-year-old girl allegedly spotted Tapley stealing money from a coin jar in a closet and then going through drawers in a bathroom. Police contacted Tapley’s supervisor and were told t