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4 ways to master the 2020 kitchen from Chef Curtis Stone (BPT) - From connectivity to cooktops and the latest gadgets, the ever-progressing kitchen of 2020 provides endless opportunities to simplify life in the home. Whether cooking for his family, hosting a dinner party or serving up Michelin-starred dishes, Chef Curtis Stone believes in cooking smarter, not harder. Having tested, mastered and embraced many of 2020’s kitchen advancements, Stone shares four ways to master the kitchen this year with maximum flavor and minimum effort. 1. What’s your favorite tool of 2020? “For quite some time, the thought of bringing technology...

Stuck inside? 6 fun enrichment activities for you and your pet (BPT) - It’s no secret that pets provide love, loyalty and affection. This is even more apparent now that you’re spending more time at home with them. In fact, according to the 2020 Purina Pet Ownership Survey, 94% of pet owners rely on their pet for emotional support, which is particularly important during times of uncertainty. You may be tempted to spend your time snuggling with your furry friend, but there are a lot of fun new things you can do to engage your pet mentally and physically while...

10 tips for women to stay well during all stages of life (BPT) - Women are taught to eat right and exercise to maintain good health. And, that’s certainly true, but they have the power to proactively take control of their feminine health during all stages of life from the first period through post-partum, during perimenopause and beyond. Maria Sophocles, MD, OB/GYN, the Medical Director of Women’s Healthcare of Princeton, offers these tips to help change your health for the better. Tips to keep healthy include: Freshen up by balancing pH: Vaginal pH can be offset by menstruation, sex, and...

The Design Craze That’s Here to Stay (NewsUSA) – Shiplap – the wall treatment favored by popular home improvement shows – is filling Pinterest boards and continues to top the to-do lists of today’s savvy DIYers. Even high-end homebuilders are incorporating it into their upmarket designs. And when crafting a custom shiplap wall, the pros are choosing cypress because of its practicality and stunning good looks. Shiplap Defined Shiplap has long been a popular siding pattern for the exterior of homes. Nowadays, design pros are bringing it indoors as paneling to create a rustic, farmhouse vibe, or to highlight contemporary flair."Typically, what...

Liquid Assets: Water Testing for Household Well Owners A Snap Testing one’s drinking water can be intimidating to a household well owner, but it can be easy if you know a few basic steps, says the National Ground Water Association (NGWA). If you are concerned about your well water, these three steps can help get owners the appropriate tests for contaminants that might present a health risk — or create taste, odor, or appearance problems: 1. Determine what you should test for in your water. 2. Obtain a reliable water test. 3. Get an interpretation of your test results so...