Inspiration: Paint Swatches for Every Room

Color has an undeniable power to affect mood. Here are some of our favorite color palettes for each area of your home.

Neutrals for a sense of warmth and welcome

Red and metallic for energy and to stimulate appetite

Blues for relaxation

Greens for tranquility

What are your favorite colors for various rooms in the house?

Thursday Tips- Fussy Smoke Detectors

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It's never a good idea to remove the batteries from a smoke detector, lest you forget to replace them.  If you have an overly sensitive smoke detector (or just have a feeling you're going to burn tonight's dinner) place a shower cap over it for a quick, temporary fix.

From Our Family to Yours...

Happy Father's Day!

Last Minute Father's Day Gifts

Father's Day has snuck upon us and, as dads are notoriously hard to shop for, you may be stumped as to what to buy for the ole' man before Sunday.  Here are our picks to suit any type.

1. Portable Clock Radio: For the music-loving Dad.
2. Keurig One-Cup Brewing System: For the always-on-the-run Dad.
3. Cordless Drill: For the DIY Dad.
4. Portable Grill: For the culinary Dad.
5. Portable USB Charger: For the tech-savvy Dad.
6. Swiss Army Knife: For the Dad who's always prepared.
7. Electric Razor: For the Dad who likes to look good.
8. Bocce Ball Set: For the Dad who's still a kid at heart.
 

Thursday Tips- Quick Bathroom Cabinet Organization

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Apply a strip of magnetic tape to the inside of your bathroom cabinet so small metal objects such as tweezers and bobby pins are easy to find.

Holy Guacamole!

For a quick and easy Summer appetizer, try this spicy guacamole.  It's one of Craig's staples!

Craig's Spicy Summertime Guac

You'll Need:

• 5 Avocados
• 2 Jalapenos
• 1/2 bunch of cilantro
• 2 small tomatoes
• Garlic Salt, to taste
• Salt, to taste
• "A whole crapload of pepper"

Finely dice the jalapenos (remove seeds if you want it less spicy), cilantro, and tomatoes.  Mash all ingredients together in a large bowl.  Serve with tortilla chips.  Serves 8-10.

Thursday Tips: Clear Up Hazy Headlights

Did you know that you could use toothpaste to clean up foggy headlights?

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Simply buff your headlights with toothpaste and a rag, then rinse clean with water!