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Kitchen Organization: Drawers Instead of Cabinets

The perfect kitchen needs two things: form and function. I wanted our kitchen not only to be beautiful but to function well for our family and lifestyle. When I asked my Instagram followers what they should have been for a kitchen renovation, one of the most common answers was drawers instead of cabinets. And that’s exactly what we did! KITCHEN ORGANIZATION IDEAS: DRAWERS For all our lower cabinetry and island cabinetry, we tried to incorporate as many drawers as possible. The main reason that drawers are the more popular choice is that they are easier to store things in. With…
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WASHINGTON-ON-THE-BRAZOS TO SOON BEGIN $44 MILLION RENOVATION PROJECT

Big changes are coming at the Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. (courtesy Washington-on-the-Brazos Historicalfoundation) A $44 million renovation project is set to begin using $34 million secured through the Texas Legislature and $10 million being raised through a capital campaign organized by the Washington-on-the-Brazos Historical Foundation. Site Manager Jonathan Failor says this is a chance to breathe new life into many of the site’s facilities and exhibits. The Star of the Republic Museum and the Visitor Center are some of the focal points of the project, but the improvements will extend across the 300 acres of the historic site. Plans also…
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Is ‘Renovation Island’ Coming Back in 2023? What HGTV Fans Need to Know

It has been a year since we last saw HGTV stars Sarah and Bryan Bauemler on their show Renovation Island (known as Island of Bryan in Canada). And while we appreciate catching up with the couple on Rock the Block and Battle on the Beach, there’s nothing quite like their Caerula Mar show. New episodes haven’t aired since last summer, and fans are eager to see what’s going on with Sarah, Bryan, and their four kids. So, will Renovation Island return in 2023? A representative from HGTV told Country Living: “Unfortunately, HGTV has no new information to share about Renovation…
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Florida takes the 1st public step toward a $400M-plus renovation to its aging and iconic Swamp

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Swamp is getting a makeover, a significant overhaul that’s expected to cost at least $400 million and be a “multigeneration solution” for an aging and iconic stadium in the heart of Florida’s campus. The Gators announced plans Monday to hire an architect for the design of its revamped Florida Field, the first public step in a process that’s been ruminating for years. The school will open a formal selection window in July. Athletic director Scott Stricklin said it’s “premature to speculate” on the final cost, seating capacity and a specific timeline. But he made it…
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HGTV Star Sarah Baeumler Wears See-Through Dress For Rare Red Carpet Appearance

Check out Sarah Baeumler’s Stunning Red Carpet LookJeremychanphotography HGTV star Sarah Baeumler is looking fierce AF! The 45-year-old designer stepped out with her husband Bryan to attend the 2023 Canadian Screen Awards—where they were nominated for Best Host in the Lifestyle category. Sarah wore an amazing black see-through dress with polka-dot details and a long tulle skirt over black underwear. She then paired the look with an elegant updo and gold heels. HGTV fans are used to seeing Sarah Baeumler in a more casual attitude on Renovation Island and Rock the Block. But when the 45-year-old designer stepped out for…
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Cute Half Up Viking Style Braided Hairstyle

Modified: Dec. 13, 2022 by Katie Hale · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment Do you like the Viking style braided hairstyles? If so, this half-up style is a fun version that gives you a little bit of the look without it taking hours to create. I love how simple but intricate this style looks. It’s going to change how you look at a half-up and half-down hairstyle! Viking Braided Hairstyle I have always loved the Viking braids, but they are often fairly intricate or use most of the hair on your head. That can be…
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Social housing in Edmonton gets money for renovations, repairs – Edmonton

Nearly 2,000 affordable housing units in Edmonton are set to be renovated and repaired in the next three years, according to a funding announcement to the tune of $66 million from the city and federal government Friday. “Studies show that the environment you grow up in will dictate a lot about your success in life, so we need to make sure that the homes are the places they want to call home,” said Randy Boissonault, MP for the Edmonton Centre. 2:06 New affordable housing units in south Edmonton changing lives for residents Almost 900 social housing units across 12 sites…