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Keeping the Castle

Archive for March 2007

March 30th, 2007

Kitchen Trends 2007

So what’s hip in kitchen remodeling these days?

Drawers: Update these kitchen staples by having them custom-made to fit your cabinets drawers, and by installing “soft-close” mechanisms. Drawers give better accessibility to pots, pans and other large items.
Goodbye, dining room: Larger kitchens allow homeowners to forego having dining rooms. All the cooking is in the kitchen, […]

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March 29th, 2007

How to Seed and Core Bell Peppers

Removing the core from a bell pepper can be a messy affair. But there is a way to do it neatly and quickly, without having the pesky seeds getting scattered all over your countertop.
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March 28th, 2007

Make Your Own Wine with the WinePod

Love wine and gadgets? This is for you!
The WinePod has combined artisan winemaking and state-of-the-art technology to let you make your own custom wine.

The WinePod integrates fermentation, pressing, and ageing in one elegant unit yet it is simple and easy to use. The WinePod controls the heat of fermentation and maintains appropriate ageing temperature using […]

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March 27th, 2007

I’m back!

Whew. I’m finally back from a three-week vacation in the Philippines. Wonderful times with family and friends over there. But now we’re back home. I’m glad we took the time to clean up the house before our vacation. It made it all that much nicer to come home and find everything neat and clean. Well, […]

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March 23rd, 2007

Organizing Pantry Items

Here are some tips for buying and storing items to stock your pantry.

- Arrange items on shelves so that the oldest ones are at the front and most likely to be used first.
- Don’t buy large quantities unless you use the item frequently.
- Write the purchase date on bottles of herbs and spices. Discard any […]

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March 16th, 2007

Harry the Catchall

This may not be the sleekest organizing tool ever invented but it sure looks effective!
Meet Harry, a wall-mounted mess of black tendrils designed to hold your keys, cellphone, PDA, etc. Despite how it looks, Harry has no sharp edges, so your fingers won’t get stabbed and your gadgets keep their shiny surfaces.
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March 15th, 2007

Hoover Garage Utility Vacuum

There are vacuums for the house, and there’s the Hoover GUV (Garage Utility Vac) for your garage. This wall-mounted garage vacuum has a heavy-duty construction, five gallon capacity and an industrial power 12-amp motor. What’s more, it’s bagless.
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March 14th, 2007

Pillsbury Doughboy Canister Collection

Aren’t these adorable?
These canisters made by the Danbury Mint are so cute! This is the Pillsbury Doughboy Canister Collection, made of glazed ceramic. The storage capacity of the four canisters ranges from 53 to 103 ounces. The heights are from 7 3/4″ to 11″. They are for storing (from left to right) flour, sugar, coffee […]

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