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Stink Bug Invasion! It’s as Bad as You Think

June 2nd, 2017 Categories: Random Thoughts

An army of stink bugs has marched into 38 states, and the federal government is scrambling to find ammunition to take them down.

Brown marmorated stink bugs, a Chinese import, are invading homes, orchards, and vineyards; eating fruit, buzzing overhead, and staying warm until they can emerge and lay eggs in spring.  Read the rest of this entry »

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The Ultimate in Fireplace Bling

June 1st, 2017 Categories: Random Thoughts

Has the romantic charm of your gas fireplace cooled off? Has the crackle of the flames (okay, gas fireplaces sort of hiss) lost their je ne sais quoi?
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Another Happy Family Living in a Tiny House

May 31st, 2017 Categories: Random Thoughts

If you liked last week’s blog about the Berzins, a family of four living in a 320-sq.-ft. home, but didn’t care for the rustic look of their modern-day little house in the mountains, I’ve found another tiny house you might like better. Read the rest of this entry »

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Bricks Made With the Blood of Slaughtered Cattle

May 30th, 2017 Categories: Random Thoughts

If the idea of wasting natural resources gets your blood boiling, we’ve got a building material that’s in just the right vein.

London architect Jack Munro has developed a low-cost brick made with discarded animal blood.
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Get the Kitchen You Want for Less

May 29th, 2017 Categories: Random Thoughts

1. White Kitchens

White kitchens are classic and clean looking (at least in pictures). And if Pinterest is an accurate gauge, white kitchens, white cabinets, white marble counters, and white subway tile backsplashes are swooned over as much as white wedding dresses. But, there’s no need to redo the whole kitchen. Read the rest of this entry »

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Nearly Free & Humane Lizard Catcher – My Best Miami Friend

May 27th, 2017 Categories: Random Thoughts, South Florida Living

I moved to Miami 16 years ago. I loved nearly everything about it. I say nearly because in addition to the sunshine, ocean breezes, palm trees and sublime winters, I also got lizards. I don’t like lizards. I mean, I don’t hate them, but I don’t want them sharing space with me.

I made a deal with the lizards. They can have the outdoors and the indoor space is mine. After all, they were here before I was and have every right to live their lives in their natural habitat.  The problem is that the little critters haven’t been good about sticking to their end of the bargain. I find them indoors occasionally and find myself having to evict them.  It’s not always easy. OK, OK, it’s not ever easy.

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