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Dear Wise Seniors: My 77-year-old mother loves to cook and has had several kitchen-related accidents over the past year. What are some tips for making the kitchen safer and more practical for seniors without a major, expensive remodel?— Asking Daughtermore:Want peace of mind for your aging family members? Smart home devices can helpFor enquiries please contact: There are several small improvements and easy changes you can make to make your mom's kitchen safer and more user-friendly. Here are some tips for different aspects of the kitchen, depending on your mom's needs:Light: If your mom's kitchen lighting needs improvement, replace the…
It's election season for the dogs – literally! The race for New York City's honorary canine mayor is heating up, with passionate dog advocates vying for the top spot. The biannual dog-bark battle will determine who will be the dog date to succeed basset hound Sally Long Dog as the first honorary dog mayor and golden retriever Riley as deputy dog mayor. The 16 candidates chosen include two Hell's Kitchen pups, Puccini the Yorkie-poo and Ruby the Hug Dog. New York City Mayor Eric Adams and his dog Mayor Sully at City Hall on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. Photo by…
Rochester — Mill Valley Kitchen Cooking is scheduled to begin on August 5th in downtown Rochester.Mill Valley, a Minnesota-based brand, Chef Mike and Abby Rakunopens in the last occupied location In PescaraGround floor space at the Student Life Center at the University of Minnesota, Rochester The Student Life Center, located at 150 South Broadway Ave., was formerly DoubleTree Hotel. Pescara will close in April 2023 after 14 years in downtown Rochester.After making a “significant investment” in refurbishing the space, the Lakuns describe the space's new décor as “airy, fresh, casual and contemporary, with soft whites and light woods throughout.”In addition…
To all wise seniorsMy 77-year-old mother loves to cook and has had several kitchen-related accidents over the past year. What are some tips for making the kitchen safer and more practical for seniors without a major, expensive remodel?Asking Daughter To customers who have made inquiriesThere are several small improvements and easy changes you can make to make your mom's kitchen safer and more user-friendly. Here are some tips for different aspects of the kitchen, depending on your mom's needs:Lighting: If your mom’s kitchen lighting needs improvement, replace the old ceiling light fixtures with bright new overhead lights and add LED…
Coastal vibes are nothing new in North Shore homes, but Erin and Jason Russell wanted to do something a little different for their Beverly farmhouse renovation. Rather than sticking to traditional coastal New England design, the couple wanted to incorporate some easy, breezy California style. But they had a tough job ahead of them. Built in the 1970s and unoccupied for a while, the house was a bit rundown and outdated. This was most evident in the kitchen, where outdated appliances, yellow countertops, linoleum floors, and dark cabinets made the room cramped and uncomfortable. Making matters worse was the wall…
“The color of this kitchen is one of my favorites we've ever worked with. The way the green pops against this deep, muted hue is really stunning,” says Thea about the color of the kitchen cabinets in our most recent project, Summit Estates. The team started out using Benjamin Moore's Deep River for the cabinets, color-matching them with the striking Lacanche series to create a cohesive, dramatic, impactful look. “We had a hard time coming up with a layout for the kitchen because the stove isn't really in the center,” explains Thea. To create a balanced look, the cabinets on…
You may have had the experience of seeing something strange in a corner of your home or smelling an unfamiliar smell. If it happened in a store or another room, it may not be a cause for concern, but if the smell is coming from the kitchen, it is hard to ignore. Recently, a similar incident happened to a woman.The woman noticed a strange smell coming from her kitchen. She didn't know where it was coming from or why. Then she saw two eyes staring at her. The Daily Star reports that the incident happened at the home of 28-year-old…
The much-awaited romantic season of 2024 is here as everything around us turns green and fresh. There is something inherently romantic about this season, calling for fresh home décor to match the seasonal vibe. Aashish Khandelwal, Founder and Interior Designer, Hanumant Design and Developer, and Atreyee Choudhury, Founder and Principal Interior Architect, De Panache We have shared some monsoon home decorating tips that you can implement in 2024. Scroll down to learn more monsoon home decorating tips for 2024. 6 Monsoon Home Decorating Tips for 2024 Here are some monsoon home decorating tips to consider in 2024. Accent Wall Treatment…
Janet Sinclair, 68, who is deaf, partially blind and has a speech impediment, and her daughter Alvernia Johnson-Roden are thankful their lives were spared despite Hurricane Beryl hitting their Portland Cottage in Clarendon. They took refuge at relatives' homes in the area to weather the July 3 storm, but then ventured outside to see widespread destruction. Johnson-Roden recalled going the morning after the hurricane to check on her mother's house, further down the coast in a flood-prone town. She found the three-bedroom home completely destroyed and all of Sinclair's possessions lost. In an interview Greener Last Thursday, Johnson-Rhoden explained that…
Cal in Red has released a new single, “Kitchen featuring James Mercer of The Shins.” The song is taken from Cal in Red's upcoming debut album. Low Lowwill be released on August 30th via B3SCI Records. Mercer originally discovered the Grand Rapids, Michigan, duo when they were in their previous band Mertle, winning The Shins' 2017 Van Contest with their cover of “Painting a Hole.” Mercer's harmonies, a longtime inspiration for the brothers, enhance the song's raw emotion. “We call 'Kitchen' a 'country song,'” Kendall Wright explains. “Sonically, it's a shift from everything we've done as a band up until…