Featured Image: Home Decor A to Z Kitchen hardware is arguably the most ignored finishing touch in a kitchen remodel. The decisions you make might have a significant impact on the outcome. Yet, the story usually goes as follows: You’ve chosen your appliances, flooring, countertops, backsplash, and cabinets. The kitchen is coming together nicely, but you’re fatigued from considering many possibilities and making many decisions. You only have one more challenge to overcome: the hardware. What’s the worst that might happen? On your way home from work, you swing at Home Depot and discover row after row of options! It’s simply too much. Finally, some people opt to throw on some basic hardware and call it a day. This is a...
iStock.com/AntonioGuillem Whether you’re moving out of your parent’s house or making the jump from the college dorm room into an actual apartment, moving into your first apartment is an extremely exciting experience in your life. Making the move into your first apartment might also be your first big step into adulthood. Searching for your first apartment, going through the application process, and beginning to budget for expenses isn’t going to be a walk in the park, but it’ll be worth it. To make this the smoothest transition possible, you’ll need a bit of guidance. We’ve put together a first apartment checklist with helpful tips for first-time renters, so read on to find out what you should keep in mind before...
Here’s a quick and easy bacon recipe for you to try today! With only a few ingredients and super simple steps, you can make your own candied bacon in as fast as 30 minutes. You can eat this plain as a dessert or use it anywhere you would use a crumbled bacon, like salad, soup, deviled eggs, or anything you’ve got. This recipe by The Stay At Home Chef on YouTube will add a spice or twist to your favorite dish within seconds. Ingredients: 1 pound of sliced bacon ½ cup of pure maple syrup ¼ cup of brown sugar ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper Directions: Step 1 Line your jelly roll pan with aluminum foil, then spray it with...
Decorating your home with vintage-inspired furnishings can be a great way to add character to a room. Using vintage items in your home doesn’t have to mean the furniture is dated; you can add contemporary elements to create a balanced look. Whether you want your home to look like a museum or an old farmhouse, it’s possible to find beautiful pieces at flea markets. You can find unique things to create a vintage-style to your home. Antique furniture at flea markets may have past their prime. Some may have missing hardware or a dated finish. But you can easily give them a new lease on life by adding a few touches to them. You can even repaint them in a...
Happy Spring! I love to cook for my family when the holidays roll around but when you have family members who work in the services or health industries sometimes it’s not possible to schedule dinner. One way around it is by having a breakfast or brunch depending on the schedule. Here are some ideas you might like to consider making if you are thinking of planning a breakfast or brunch or going to one and bringing a dish. Enjoy! Ham & Cheddar Muffinsmakes 12-15 muffins 2 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt2 eggs, beaten1 cup milk1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted & slightly cooled1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, plus more for garnish1/2 cup diced ham...
