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Mother’s Day Table Setting – French Country Cottage

Mother’s Day is just around the corner- and today is all about creating a beautiful Mother’s Day table setting that is perfect for a lovely Sunday brunch.

Mother’s Day Table Setting

I have to be honest. I cannot believe it is already May. And already the first week in May with Mother’s Day just a few days away. Maybe it is because we are unseasonably rainy and chilly so far this month – but really, I feel like this year has been zooming by. Before you know it- we will be into summer and pulling out Christmas trees for Christmas

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Roofing Contractors in Clinton Township, MI, Miller’s Home Improvement Discusses Roof Replacement Financing Options

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Published May 3, 2023

Michigan roofing contractor Miller’s Home Improvement has released a blog post helping homeowners understand their options for financing a roof replacement.

Seemingly minor roofing problems, if left unattended for a long time, can eventually turn into major repairs. Roof leaks can cause degradation of the roofing materials and make them weaker, risking the integrity of the entire structure. Homeowners with a deteriorating roof can also experience higher energy bills due to poor insulation and air gaps. If the problems are detected as soon as they arise, they can be fixed with limited repairs.

However,

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How to create open kitchen cupboards

The kitchen… always an ever changing and evolving space over here it seems. But there is one thing we did when we first moved into this house that was a game changer in the kitchen. It involved the kitchen cupboard doors and paint.

Slow Changes

Slow changes and renovations were pretty much the motto here when we moved in. Partly because of design changes and ideas that I got on a whim and partly because over the years we updated the kitchen to be as functional as budget allowed – rather than remodeling to achieve the style we would like.

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15 Inspired Easter Tables & Entertaining Ideas

It is hard to believe that Easter is just around the corner. It seems like just yesterday I was taking down Christmas and here we are talking rabbits and chocolate eggs and all kinds of Easter whimsy and fun.

Even if your Easter celebrations are on the small side- you can set a pretty table, add a touch of whimsy and charm and enjoy a lovely home celebration. And today for Friday Favorites- it’s all about a round up of on the table ideas- from flowers to place setting touches to a few tried and true nibbles that are always

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Pain au chocolat: A scrumptious French staple

One of the things I discovered when I first moved to France several decades ago, was the fact that although the French love their food, and although it is normal to sit down to eat long meals together, the French rarely snack. Snacking is widely recognized as being the best way to put on those unwanted pounds, and until recently it simply isn’t in the culture.

There is however a moment in the day, when it is totally acceptable to eat between meals, and that is the ‘sortie de classes’, or the end of the school day. In all the

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Are Home Improvements Tax Deductible? Your Guide

Can you deduct the cost of home improvements on your taxes? The answer is a qualified no — under most circumstances, you cannot claim home improvement expenses as a tax deduction. However, there are several exceptions to this rule. Even if you’re not able to deduct home improvement costs from your tax bill this year, you might get a chance later on, when you sell your home.

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What Qualifies as a Home Improvement?

Routine maintenance and repairs don’t count as home improvement projects. For example, you

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Driverless Amish buggy travels two miles before crashing

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY/Gray News) – An Amish buggy without a driver to control the horses went about two miles before crashing into other vehicles on the road.

Police said Joseph Zook parked his buggy at a Lowe’s Home Improvement store in Watertown, New York.

While Zook was inside, officials said the two horses became free and pulled the buggy onto the street and crashed into a couple of vehicles. It’s unclear how the horses got loose.

“I saw in my mirror two horses coming full speed, and I’m thinking Amish people know what they’re doing. They’re going to stop

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Creating a Cozy Home – French Country Cottage

Baby it’s cold outside might be true in February … but it can be warm and cozy inside when you set out to create a cozy home.

Cozy can feel warm and welcoming and much like a big wrap up in a chunky blanket while sipping hot tea by the fire. It seems to go hand in hand being mentioned with the whole farmhouse aesthetic that has been on repeat in recent years. But creating a cozy feeling in your home doesn’t have to mean decorating in a farmhouse style – it’s a feeling and you can achieve that with

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