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How to create open kitchen cupboards
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How to create open kitchen cupboards

The kitchen… always an ever changing and evolving space over here it seems. But there is one thing we did when we first moved into this house that was a game changer in the kitchen. It involved the kitchen cupboard doors and paint.

kitchen cupboards

Slow Changes

Slow changes and renovations were pretty much the motto here when we moved in. Partly because of design changes and ideas that I got on a whim and partly because over the years we updated the kitchen to be as functional as budget allowed – rather than remodeling to achieve the style we would like.

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The Easiest Fresh Guacamole Recipe
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The Easiest Fresh Guacamole Recipe

Did I just hear that magic word… ‘fresh guacamole’? I mean, I’m always up for some chips and guacamole. And salsa. And baked burritos or a taco salad. Okay- I am always up for delicious Mexican food. You too? Then this post is for you.

Guacamole and more

With Cinco de Mayo tomorrow- it is a perfect time to enjoy one of our favorite guacamole recipes but let’s be honest- any day of the year is a good day for fresh guacamole. I am also sharing a fresh salsa recipe and favorite Mexican corn stew recipe below.

Salsa Fresco

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Creating a Garden Potting Bench
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Creating a Garden Potting Bench

It is that time of year when all things garden are in full swing. And over here, the greenhouse is bustling with potting and planting. Though we have a dedicated space for planting -you don’t need a greenhouse or potting shed to have a charming place to play and garden. Adding a potting bench or potting table area in your yard is perfect and will bring all kinds of garden fun all summer long.

Vintage Terra Cotta

Potting Benches

Such a lovely little place to play and enjoy -gardens bring so much beauty and contentment. There is something about growing your own food

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Tornado in Cole kills 3; damage reported in Shawnee and across Oklahoma
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Tornado in Cole kills 3; damage reported in Shawnee and across Oklahoma

A cluster of severe storms that moved across central Oklahoma Wednesday evening produced tornadoes that damaged homes and businesses in Cole and Shawnee and left tens of thousands of residents without power.

As the sun rose Thursday, videos posted by storm chasers on Twitter showed under-construction homes near Cole that had been heavily damaged the night before.

more: See what tornadoes in Cole, Shawnee and other storms look like across Oklahoma

Rolling Storm Damage Reports: Tornado, Large Hail, High Wind in the Past 24 Hours

Damages, deaths, injuries caused by the storm are still being evaluated

Emergency responders and people

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How to create a magic filled table setting
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How to create a magic filled table setting

I am all about creating a setting full of magic. Whether it is a table for 2 or 20, a simple family gathering in the backyard or a special occasion get together. It’s all about setting the stage for a magical gathering that will treat your guests and create wonderful lasting memories.

Magic Filled Table setting

First and foremost when setting a table for friends or family – most folks think of what they will serve and plan the menu. My menu planning looks a little different. I don’t start with the food- I start with the ambiance and setting

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Home improvement scams increase in 2022: BBB report
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Home improvement scams increase in 2022: BBB report

Home improvement scams carried the highest risk to Canadians in 2022, according to a new report from the Better Business Bureau.

The BBB Scam Tracker data shows home improvement scams increased 51.2 per cent last year, to 6.2 per cent of consumer reports from 4.1 per cent in 2021.

People lost an average of $1,900 to this type of scam, up from $661 in 2021.

The percentage of Canadians who reported losing money after being targeted by a scam increased to 46.9 per cent in 2022, from 45.1 per cent the previous year.

“Home improvement scams

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How to pay for home improvements
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How to pay for home improvements

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A HELOC or home equity loan can help pay for major home improvements.

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As the winter fades away and a new season begins, you might have more than just spring cleaning in mind; you also might be looking for more of a home refresh.

That can take the shape of making home improvements, home repairs and/or renovations. Doing so can help you enjoy your space more while also potentially increasing the value of your home.

Depending on the type of project and your local real estate market, you might be able to recover most, if not all, of

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Curbio Appoints Rebecca Levine to Chief Financial Officer

Published: Mar. 23, 2023 at 7:23 AM MST|Updated: 51 minutes ago

POTOMAC, Md., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Curbio, Inc., the leading home improvement company for fix now, pay-at-closing repairs and renovations, announced today that it has been appointed Rebecca Levines to the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). While this is a new role for Levine, she is no stranger to leading Curbio’s finance team, having served as Curbio’s Corporate Controller since July of 2018.

Rebecca Levine, CFO of Curbio
Rebecca Levine, CFO of Curbio(PRNewswire)

Levine brings more than 20 years of financial experience to her role at

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