About a year ago, I visited the State Fair with my mom and we had a blast walking through the “House of Tomorrow.” The model home was outfitted with the latest energy-efficient and just plain cool devices.
Dog-Friendly Dining
Family tends to gather in the kitchen and any dog lover knows that always includes the family pet. This can quickly turn into chaos, especially for owners of multiple dogs. I only have one – a tiny, 10-pound miniature dachshund named Munchie – and I can only imagine what owners of big dogs must go through.
Becoming a Tech-Savvy Chef
Technology has made our lives easier and that also applies to the kitchen. Sure, the e-reader version of my grandmother’s recipe book will never replace the dog-eared, hand-highlighted copy but being tech-savvy in the kitchen does have its benefits.
A Kitchen Remodel Increases Home Value
If you are like the rest of us, you have probably spent a lot of time in the kitchen over the past couple of months. From Thanksgiving through the welcoming of the new year, the kitchen seems to be at the heart of every gathering and activity. If you have an old or outdated kitchen, you may have even thought “Hmmm…wouldn’t it be nice to have a pretty new kitchen.” The truth is that in addition to improving your own enjoyment, a well-done kitchen remodel will most definitely increase the value of your home.
Three of My Favorite Things
Now that we’ve had a little bit of time to settle into our new kitchen, I have come to love so many things about it. But, I have to say, in addition to the great appliances, hardwood floors, beautiful backsplash and granite countertops, three things that really stand out for me are all convenience features. First, we love love love (did I say LOVE) our single basin sink. It is so fun to be able to stack all of our dishes after a meal or our large baking pans and trays in the sink out-of-sight until we’re ready to do them. Or, even if we’re ready to dig right in, we have the room to work, spray and rinse before putting even the largest pan into the dishwasher.
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