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How Many Places Do You Call Home?
Some lucky ladies have a "summer house," a "weekend house," or a "country house." Some have time-shares in addition to their primary pads, and others just rent but still call their parents' places home. What about you?
Houseboat Beautiful
Over four years, Todd Biernacki and his wife Krissy renovated their small houseboat on Seattle's Lake Union to make room for their growing family. While the family saved money by using salvaged and recycled materials and doing the majority of the work themselves, they also splurged on items such as huge windows and skylights, which in turn would help save money down the road by cutting down on electricity use, thanks to the natural sunlight they'd provide. Overall, the addition cost them $250,000.
This Just In: Al Gore Wins Nobel Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded today to Al Gore, the former U.S. vice president, and to the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change for their work in educating the world about the dangers of climate change. I'm so proud of Al and the U.N.
Are New Houses Getting Too Big?
According to a recent article in the Los Angeles Times, some U.S. cities are restricting the size of new homes to curb the "McMansion" trend. Boulder, Colo., for instance, is charging homeowners extra if they want to build a home larger than 3,000 square feet.
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How Often Do You Cook Dinner at Home?
Assuming you're not making Paula Deen recipes every night, cooking at home is a great way to eat healthy, better understand your calorie intake, and control your portion sizes. So in honor of this week's Get Fit For 2010 challenge to upload a healthy recipe, tell me: how often do you enjoy a home-cooked dinner?
How Often Do You Cook Dinner at Home?
Link Time! Will Ferrell and Ed Helms Head Home
Must Read: Chocolates and Confections
I should have put self-control on my list of New Year's resolutions, because I haven't been able to resist temptation this month, especially when it comes to nostalgic candies, dragées, or any charming confection. At least one publisher appealed to my weakness when I received a copy of Peter Greweling's Chocolates and Confections at Home With the Culinary Institute of America ($23), I think my heart actually skipped a beat. Did it let me down?
Home Away From Home: Viceroy Snowmass
Are you in love with a shredder, or are you yourself a snow bunny? Then consider spending a romantic, snowy Valentine's Day at Viceroy Snowmass. The Viceroy Snowmass is located just outside of Aspen, CO, at the base of a mountain, and is currently in the running to become the second LEED-Silver certified hotel in the state, and only one of eight in the entire country.
Tips For Staying Safe After a Snowstorm
The snowstorms that have hit the Northeast are far from over, and significant Winter snowfalls are par for the course in the Midwest and mountain states as well. While it's important to keep your home warm and cozy, there are also some very practical steps that you can take to keep it safe both inside and out.
Curious as to what you should do?
Do You Have Stained Glass In Your Home?
While stained glass is standard in many older homes, it's less common in recently constructed casas. Of course, if you love the look you can always commission a stained glass artist to create a window or panel for your home. Another good option is to visit salvage yards to find stained glass panels that can be hung over a window.
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