Very few people would choose factory-made furniture over an artisan piece for a number of obvious reasons – higher quality craftsmanship, unique designs, a wider variety of exotic materials and colors, and fewer new furniture smells from factory chemicals (many of which are toxic). Then there’s also the nostalgia and sense of appreciation that comes…
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Category Archives: Kitchen
Avoid Broken Appliances With Regular Maintenance
We all know it’s important to schedule routine oil changes to keep our cars running in tip-top shape, But it’s important to extend this rule to the appliances that you use in your home. In order to keep working properly (and avoid costly repair fees) appliances like your fridge, air conditioning unit, and dishwasher need…
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3 Ways to Get Your House Looking in Top Shape Ahead of the Holidays
As the famous Coca Cola advertisement never ceases to remind us; the holidays are coming. For proud home owners everywhere in the western world then, this is the time that most counts in respect to getting your place tidy and in ship-shape in time for the relations to come over for a bit of festive…
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Equipping your kitchen for 2015
As you and your family’s needs change over time, so does the way that you use your kitchen space. 2014 is rapidly coming to a close, and now is the perfect time to take a step back, stake out in your kitchen, and anticipate your needs for the coming year. Here are 4 ways that…
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Turkey Time: Three Must-Have Kitchen Gadgets this Christmas
We have become a nation of kitchen gadget obsessives. Drawing inspiration from popular cookery programmes such as The Great British Bake Off and hit by tough economic times, practical-minded Britons are increasingly choosing to make food from scratch and are being tempted by the growing number of innovative products on the market.
Best Australian Takeaways for Specific Dishes
Food is definitely one of the things that we cannot live without and if you are in Australia for whatever reason, it would be wonderful to know the best places to get something to eat. If you want something on the go, you have a lot of choices especially to takeaway with Eatnow. Eatnow is actually…
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My Midweek Obsession: Á La Carte Express
Happy Wednesday, Urban Housewives! Hope you guys are all surviving the midweek slump and have your sights firmly set on Friday – I know I do! The weather outside is pretty yucky, and I have to admit my spirits are too! But so it goes. April showers bring May…showers, or at least this week they…
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