Going Green

Kitchen Countertops And Small Appliances: Are You Using What You Have?

April 17, 2012 Accessories

Recently, I bought my husband an espresso/ cappuccino machine and the purchase made the two of us reevaluate what we have on our kitchen counter tops. Were we using the small appliances that were taking up space? Our toaster, coffee maker and blender certainly have been earning their keep. But our food processor, juicer and [...]

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Do You Have ‘Satisfaction’ Or Do You Want To Move (Your Stuff) Like Jagger?

February 22, 2012 Furniture & Arrangement

How do you feel about your home? Do you love it, like it or dislike it? People seem to be divided into two groups: those who are thrilled with their places and those who are not. No middle of the road here. Since I’m in the business of helping people transform their houses and apartments, [...]

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Storing Pots And Lids: Time To Pot-Tay!

January 31, 2012 Accessories

My dear pal, David Staskowski, shared this smart ‘use what you have’ pot rack idea. You remember David, don’t you? He was the clever ‘Ask David’ columnist from the late, great magazine, Metropolitan Home. Plus, here’s a suggestion for storing your pot lids from my book, Downsizing Your Home With Style: Hang your lids over [...]

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Should You Repair Or Replace Your Appliances?

November 8, 2011 Going Green

When it comes to appliances, simply saving money may be a good enough reason for you to repair rather than replace, especially if the units are not very old. There are also several other benefits of using the appliances you already have: 1. It keeps things out of the landfill 2. It reduces environmental pollution [...]

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