Getting Ready To Move

Book Early & Be Prepared The van line community lost a lot of drivers during the economic downturn, and that is creating a backlog this summer as van lines are unable to keep up with demand. In some cases, families are being put on wait lists for up to...

First-Day Checklist

For many children, starting school can be a distressing experience and it is very common for parents to meet resistance from a scared or sad child. Between separation anxiety and the change in everyday routine, going to school for the first time is a big...

Getting Your Garden Ready For Fall

Hopefully, you have been enjoying wonderful vegetables from your garden all summer long. Gardens are wonderful and they produce a great deal of vegetables for us to enjoy and give to our friends and family. It is important to get your garden ready for Fall...

Applying for a Mortgage

If you are just starting to look for a house, you may want to read ‘Buying a Property’ first. It explains the buying process, from choosing a team of professionals to assist you, to when you receive the keys to your new property. HOW DO THEY...

Residential Construction and Remodeling Estimates

Electrical Retrofit Cost receptacle – rewire reverse polarity $50-$75 standard light fixture $125-$200 receptacle – replace conventional with GFCI $100-$125 receptacle – CO/ALR (aluminum) $75-$100 receptacle –...

Barbecued Marinated Salmon

•1/2 cup white wine •1/4 cup lemon juice •2 tablespoons Sesame oil •1 tablespoon parsley •1/2 teaspoon ginger •1/2 teaspoon garlic •1 teaspoon tarragon •2 1/2 pounds salmon Mix the first seven ingredients in a skillet bring to a boil. Set...

Back-to-school checklist

Follow these simple steps to ensure your kids — and you! — get a great start to the school year: FOUR WEEKS BEFORE: [ ] Talk with your children about what they’re looking forward to next year, and maybe what they’re nervous about, too. [ ] Head to the...

Tomato Alfredo Sauce with Artichokes

Ingredients 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts in water 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil 1/2 cup whole milk 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Directions 1.Chop artichoke hearts and place in large...

Tomato, Melon, and Cucumber Salad

Ripe heirloom tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, pungent red onion, and fresh basil are gently tossed with ripe, juicy melon for a sweet surprise. SERVINGS 6 INGREDIENTS 2 large red tomatoes, cut into 1-inch wedges (about 2 cups) 2 pounds melon, cut into 1/2- by 2...

10 Tips for Green Summer Fun

1.) Hang a dampened sheet over the window, the moisture will evaporate the breeze therefore making it much more pleasantly cool. 2.) Switch on that under appreciated ceiling fan or regular floor fan. I just moved into an apartment where the air conditioner is...