Tag: Kitchen
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For alfresco lunch parties or cosy evening meals in the garden, turn your attention to outdoor kitchen ideas this summer. Instead of being stuck in the kitchen preparing food for guests while they bask in the sunshine, an alfresco kitchen transports your entire prep, cooking and serving system into the heart of your outdoor living…
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Whilst most of us would jump at the chance to have one of the expansive chef’s kitchens usually seen in a Nancy Meyers film, it often simply is not possible – especially for those of us living in small flats or in refurbished Victorian houses. Galley kitchens can be a design challenge, as space is…
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There are few better ways to update your space for summer than by adding an outdoor kitchen. It offers an easy way to prepare food for alfresco dining, and also creates a sociable space for laidback eating that captures the essence of indoor-outdoor living. Our round-up of the best outdoor kitchen ideas will see you…
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Indiana lifestyle blogger Shannan Martin and her husband, Cory, relied on secondhand finds and low-cost materials to build a thrifty country-style kitchen for their busy family of six. Budget backdrop Laminate floors and countertops in dark tones contrast the white cabinets, appliances and subway tile from big-box stores. A $25 galvanized barn light juxtaposes a…
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Rats can disrupt spring gardens by chewing on budding plants and can contaminate greenhouse crops by defecating in the soil, but there is a simple way to stop them from entering your property. Many gardeners resort to using poison to get rid of rats, but this can be dangerous if you have pets or children in your household, which…
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Try a smart hydroponic system to grow fresh herbs and vegetables indoors. (iStock) Bringing fresh flavor to your meals is simple with an indoor garden. You can easily grow herbs and even small vegetables, regardless of the size of your space. Options range from simple pots for a sunny windowsill to self-watering hydroponic systems for…
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Monsoon season is nature’s way of replenishing the earth with much-needed water and cooling down the relentless summer heat. The soft drizzle, the earthy scent of wet soil, and the greenery make it feel like the world is breathing again. Imagine stepping out barefoot onto a damp terrace, rain clouds overhead, your fingers deep in…