At the risk of stating the obvious, a condominium is very different from a house. However, both types of property must be insured. While it may seem counterintuitive that condo insurance is more complicated than homeowners policies, since the former is smaller, it’s actually quite true. Between dealing with the building association, the building’s master…
Category: Home Kitchen
Laundry Down Under: 10 Easy Ways To Update Basement Laundry Rooms
Does your basement laundry room feel like a dungeon? The average person spends six hours a week doing laundry. That’s the equivalent of 13 days straight of nothing but laundry! Not surprisingly, there is a trend towards upgrading laundry spaces. While upstairs laundry is becoming the standard, many people still have to trudge down to…
Pancake Perfection – Tips and Tricks for Fabulous Flapjacks
Do you like pancakes? You will love them once you read these tips and tricks that will transform you into an expert pancake chef! Learn all about ingredients, mixing, cooking, flipping, serving, storing, reheating and more! Flour Fresh flour makes all the difference in the taste and texture of pancakes, because the simpler the recipe,…
Reforms of Kitchens and Bathrooms
Renovating the house is not an easy task as one has to figure out which area to start with first. You can choose any place and start first; sometimes the makeover of just two specific rooms serves the purpose of an entire house. The bathroom and the kitchen are the two places that should be…
Why are chef hats important?
Uniforms in many occupations are important for a variety of reasons, from making a good impression, to suggesting responsibility, and to producing a sense of unity in the workplace. Chef hats help signify seniority in a kitchen and create an air of respectability, as well as having practical safety considerations. A chef’s hat is one…
Personal Branding for Real Estate Agents: Promote Your Market More Than You Do
As a luxury real estate marketer, it can be strategically advantageous to anchor your location as an important component of your personal brand identity. Doing so can significantly increase the emotional appeal of your brand because it promotes the fact that you are an ambassador of goodwill in your market. Promote your market more than…
magic in the air
J. Scott Savage, author of the Farworld series of fantasy novels, uses the phrase “Find your magic” to encourage his readers young and old to find the special talents and abilities within them. Savage writes about worlds full of magic and intrigue. and I think he may be one of those lucky people who believes…
Innovative advice on commercial actions
Many of our loyal readers already know that Dave and I enjoy celebrating conscientious and proactive entrepreneurs who work to make a difference in the world while serving. Today I am delighted to highlight a local Kootenay based business with this wonderful discussion below. We met Narae Kang, owner of Kimchi Kitchen, when we saw…
New Uses for Grandma’s Tea Cart
There may still be some attics left untouched for decades, housing treasures from the past. One of the most useful items from centuries past is the tea cart. These carts were once used for formal teas, with the delights of dainty sandwiches and pretty desserts alongside afternoon tea, served in delicate china cups. You see,…
A brief history of teapots
We are all familiar with the main functions of the kettle. But there is more to a teapot than the handle and spout. In fact, this humble ship has a long and rich history that began in ancient China. The humble beginnings of teapots The earliest teapots originated in ancient China and were made of…