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Now that we’re getting prepared to spend long hours outside, it’s time to dust the cobwebs off of the patio furniture and clean up those outdoor seat cushions.

Summer means the end of school and the start of a lot more outdoor entertaining. Whether you love to play, watch nature, or cook a feast, the outside living space of your home is just as important as the indoor space. Your backyard can be a field of grass, or a beautifully landscaped space ready for entertaining.

Summer is here and that only means one thing: it’s time to break out the grill! Hamburgers are an American summer classic, and we’ve been scouring the web for some of the best, most-delicious burger recipes we can find.

Herbs are the perfect plants for an indoor or outdoor container garden. Most can be grown anywhere as long as you give them enough sun (eight hours a day is optimal) – a windowsill, your front steps, on the patio, all will do. When winter comes, an outdoor pot can be moved indoors for year-round fresh herbs! In addition to bringing your meals something extra, herbs bring fragrance into your home.

This is a surprisingly easy addition to any backyard. People love to sit around a fire and talk on a cool fall evening. A fire pit adds excitement to any get together and it can turn a nice time into something really special. Kids love to toss sticks into the fire or roast marshmallows after dinner. Adults just like to put their feet up on its ledge and think about life.

Spices are an essential part of every kitchen. Whether your go-to is a pinch of salt and pepper or a tasty dash of saffron, a complete and easily accessible spice rack can make a huge difference in your cuisine.

Are you looking for something to spruce up your kitchen table? Or maybe you want a new decorative addition for your patio set? Succulent centerpieces are a great way to incorporate a bit of green into any table! Not only are succulents trendy, but they are also very low maintenance.

The kitchen is arguably the most used room in the house. Whether it’s preparing a family meal or gathering the girls together for a glass of wine on the weekend, it’s without doubt that a lot of time is spent in the kitchen. Because of this, it’s imperative that the kitchen stays in tip-top organizational shape.

In our Lakeview Landing homes, guest rooms are often a point of interest, therefore, we’d like to share some tips on how you can make guests feel extra welcome with a comfy guest room.
Whether you have a devoted room for guests or you clear out a room for their stay, eliminate as much clutter as you can so that guests have places to hang clothes (and make sure there are extra hangers), stow away shoes and put their jewelry for the night. A foldable luggage rack (like the ones you see in hotels) is extra-useful, too.

It is sometimes difficult to find just the right gift for a friend or family member. Gift baskets are the perfect answer! They're creative, thoughtful, and always fit correctly. You can give them for any number of occasions: birthdays, holidays, as a thank you, for a baby or wedding shower, or just because. Here are five gift basket suggestions.