Grilling is more than lighting a fire
Summary: Grilling is much more than just lighting a fire and everyone who grills has their own way of doing it. Get outside, fire up the grill and create delicious meals without ever having to heat up the kitchen this summer. There is no right way to grill. The best technique for grilling is what works for you. Grilling begs the question, charcoal or gas? Both have their merits and it is really...
Grilling is more than lighting a fire
Summary: Grilling is much more than just lighting a fire and everyone who grills has their own way of doing it. Get outside, fire up the grill and create delicious meals without ever having to heat up the kitchen this summer. There is no right way to grill. The best technique for grilling is what works for you. Grilling begs the question, charcoal or gas? Both have their merits and it is really...
Delicious summer drinks that are good for you
Summary: Keeping cool in summer is great but its important to stay hydrated as well. Avoid sodas and artificially sweetened drinks and choose healthier options that taste delicious and are good for you. Keep staple items on hand and create a summer time drink any time you like. Summertime calls for healthy low calorie drinks that will keep you hydrated and refreshed. Water is best when our...
Keep your cool this summer without the AC
Summary: Keeping the air conditioner off can save money and prevent power companies from experiencing difficulties when demand is high. There are ways to keep cool this summer using a little common sense that will benefit both you and the planet with less pollution. The movement of air over the skin is what keeps us cool in hot weather. We have come to rely on air conditioning in our homes and...
Keeping up the garden for food...and a place to relax
Summary: Keeping up the garden requires a systematic and deliberate approach. With the right amount of water, fertilizer and mulch, your garden will produce delicious food to eat and a place where when you visit, worries melt away. Perhaps it is the very idea of growing your own food or maybe you simply enjoy the outdoors. We all have different reasons why we garden and most of them have...
Properly installed and maintained gutters will protect your home
Summary: Protect your biggest investment, your home with new gutters that keep water from damaging your most precious asset. Properly maintained gutters will last a long time and bring you security when wet weather is upon us. Water is one of the biggest enemies of your home. It can lead to expensive repairs and even destroy it if it is not redirected away from your home. Improperly functioning...
Color your world with colors that evoke summer
Summary: The colors we choose for spring and summer decorating can enhance our spaces and make our homes more comfortable. With the cold weather behind us, freshen up your space with what you consider to be the colors of summer. Just like in fashion, trends dictate how we decorate our homes and patios each spring and summer. With more of us choosing to stay home rather than vacation, creating a...