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Easy Ways to Boost the Curb Appeal of Your Home

This is a contributed blog post that contains affiliate links If you are looking to sell your home, or just want to improve the general look and feel of it, then improving the home’s curb appeal will help a lot. The exterior of your home is like the cover of a book; it sets up […]

Need A Little Boost With Your Designing? Here’s How To Unlock Your Creativity

This is a contributed post that contains affiliate links When you’re trying to conjure up something new, exciting or fresh, it can take a little time. Sometimes it’ll hit you straight away: out of nowhere, the lightbulb will flash and everything slots perfectly into place. The majority of the time it’s a case of sitting […]

4 Signs Of Pipe Damage That Homeowners Often Ignore

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This is a contributed post that contains affiliate links Keeping an eye on your plumbing system particularly your pipes, is essential, especially if you live in an older home. When your plumbing system ages, it will show signs of problems that a Frisco plumber can detect. You may not be aware of these issues, but […]

Healdsburg, California, The Hospitality Heart of Sonoma County Wine Country

I traveled to Healdsburg, California, to discover why it’s called the Hospitality Heart of Sonoma County Wine Country and an Epicurean Eden. Healdsburg has an enviable location, along the Russian River, just across the Golden Gate Bridge, surrounded by several wine regions. The town is a convenient base to explore vineyards and wineries in  Sonoma […]

Interacting with Art at ARTECHOUSE in Miami Beach

The desire to stimulate the senses is an instinct that defines us as humans and propels the creation of art. ARTECHOUSE in Miami Beach, Florida delivers a sensory experience through digital art, redefining the way we experience and appreciate art. The interactive museum asks visitors to touch, move, dance, blow and bodily interact to fully […]

Keeping Your New Furniture Looking And Feeling New

This is a contributed post that contains affiliate links It’s easy to underestimate the effect that your furniture has on your home decor. But the truth is that your furniture is as much a form of self-expression as the art you choose to hang on your wall or the colors you choose to paint your […]

What Is The Average Lifespan Of An Airconditioner?

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This is a contributed post that contains affiliate links Almost everyone owns an air conditioner because of the comfort it brings. However, when it is out of sight, you can guarantee that it is also out of mind. If one of your appliances is still working perfectly fine, you do not pay much attention to […]

3 Deal Breakers To Watch Out For When Buying A House

This is a contributed post that contains affiliate links When you’re buying a new house, you always expect to have to do a bit of work on it. A bit of decorating and a few repairs isn’t the end of the world but you should always do proper checks on the house to make sure […]

Silver Oak Winery and Vineyards Preserves the Earth and the Arts

Silver Oak Winemaking Begins by Handcrafting the Barrel Several years ago, I was introduced to Silver Oak Cabernet as the guest of a friend at a wine tasting dinner. I instantly fell in love with its bold, black fruit character with notes of spice and vanilla and the wine’s oaky finish that comes from American […]

Jordan Vineyard and Winery Expresses Terroir Beyond The Wine Glass

This Sonoma County culinary-focused winery cultivates estate-grown produce, herbs and olive oil to complement world-class wines.  On a recent media trip to Sonoma County, California, I visited Jordan Vineyard & Winery, located in Alexander Valley, five miles north of the town of Healdsburg to experience its symbiotic relationship between food and wine. Jordan was founded […]

How to choose a garage door repair company?

This is a contributed post that contains affiliate links Scammers are not only found in garage door industries. Anyone can take advantage of customers regardless of the industry they belong to. Since a garage door repair job is highly technical, entrusting the job to someone who is only after your money can pose serious threats. […]

Quivira Vineyard and Winery

Sonoma County County is an Epicurean Eden populated with Organic Vineyards producing world-class wines. Quivira’s vineyards, farms and organic gardens beckon foodie and wine tourists. On a recent press tour to Sonoma County to experience its sustainable winemaking practices, I visited Quivira Vineyard and Winery  Located in Dry Creek Valley on a 110-acre estate at […]