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Save Time! 2009 Home Improvement Checklist

Save Time! 2009 Home Improvement Checklist

In this time of economic challenges, it’s extra important to maintain your home.  Save money by making sure everything is serviced and working properly; you don’t want little problems to become big expenses.
Paint- Make sure there’s no cracking around trim, for example, windows and doors.  If your home is weathered or chipping, repaint it and be prepared for the summer months.

Organizing Myths Part One

Organizing Myths Part One

We are well into the New Year and if getting organized is one of your goals, don’t let organizing “myths” deter you.  If you are tired of your cluttered home/office, missing appointments and feeling “stuck,” and want peace of mind and less stress, let’s attack some myths about organizing.

Why It’s Important to Use Quality Paint

Why It’s Important to Use Quality Paint

When doing exterior or interior painting, an important decision is the quality of paint to be used.  Top quality paints are designed to produce the best-looking and longest-lasting results.  And even though quality paints may cost a little more, they provide a smoother, more uniform appearance, and can last more than twice as long as ordinary paints — so they are really more economical in the long run.  Here are some of the specific benefits of using top quality paints, compared with using economy paints:

Valentine’s Day Gift Idea:Outdoor Bistro and Bar Sets

Valentine’s Day Gift Idea:Outdoor Bistro and Bar Sets

Imagine sipping your coffee and reading the morning news outside on a beautiful spring morning.  Or maybe enjoying an evening glass of wine on a bar set with your spouse.  Bistro and bar sets are a great choice for small spaces such as terraces, verandas, and front porches.  In addition to being functional, bistro sets and bar sets can add a welcoming effect to your outdoor space.

How to Take Care of Your House Before a Vacation

How to Take Care of Your House Before a Vacation

The kids are out of school, the weather is getting hotter and summer is officially here.  It’s the time most people take their much earned vacation days and plan a summer trip that will be sure to relax even the most stressed out family members.  Whether it’s camping by the beach or booking a room at a hotel resort, summer brings endless vacation options. 

Creating a Home Theater

Creating a Home Theater

The most important aspect when creating a home theater is the placement of the flat screen television.  However the second on the list has to be properly covering the windows with appropriate hard or soft treatments that offer flexibility in light control.  Sunlight reflecting through windows causes glare and affects the color image on televisions.

Best Field Ever to Compete on U.S. Soil Anticipated For Nine Day Stage Race

Best Field Ever to Compete on U.S. Soil Anticipated For Nine Day Stage Race

The 2009 Amgen Tour of California will once again bring together a world-class field of cycling teams from multiple nations, including eight of the sport’s top-rated ProTour teams.  Race organizers confirmed today that entries for the fourth annual race will include Lance Armstrong and the Amgen Tour of California’s two-time defending champion Levi Leipheimer’s team, Astana, along with two of the top U.S.-based teams, Garmin-Slipstream (new to the ProTour circuit) and Team Columbia (formerly Team High Road).  Also racing will be Team Saxo Bank, which finished in the top-three of the world rankings last season and Quick Step, which claimed 55 victories in the 2008 season.

Santa Clarita Artist Association Exhibiting Artists at Canyon Theatre

Santa Clarita Artist Association Exhibiting Artists at Canyon Theatre

Canyon Theatre Guild will be featuring the art of Santa Clarita Artists’ Association members Evie Cook and Olga Kaczmar in their lobby halls from January 24 to February 22, 2009.  The exhibit will run concurrently with the performance of High School Musical, based on the Disney Channel’s original movie written by Peter Barsocchini.

Organic Agave and Other Natural Sweeteners are Finding Sweet Success

Organic Agave and Other Natural Sweeteners are Finding Sweet Success

It wasn’t long ago that high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and artificial low-calorie sweeteners were riding a wave of popularity, especially with the food and drink manufacturers whom found them to be convenient to transport, easy to process and inexpensive.  Consumers didn’t really know any better, and as long as something tasted sweet, was “low calorie” and cheap they were happy.  Now, for many reasons including health concerns associated with those sweeteners, the landscape is rapidly shifting toward natural alternative sweeteners.  Agave, yacon, palm sugar, brown rice syrup and maple syrup are some of the hot alternative sweeteners that offer unique gourmet flavor profiles, potential health benefits, as well as fair trade and organic status.

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