Say goodbye to lumpy paper corners and messy-looking tape By Nancy Mattia, CTW Features Gifts take on new meaning when they are artfully wrapped with decorative paper, tied with ribbon, and accented with a luscious bow or seasonal detail. But maybe you’re more of a...
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Last-minute gifts the kids can make for family members
posted by: Sam Pelkki
December 2, 2022
By Erik J. Martin Exchanging gifts over the holidays doesn’t have to be exclusively a grownup experience. The experts agree that getting kids involved with making and giving presents can be a great way to instill important values, such as generosity, creativity, and thoughtfulness. But...
By Nancy Mattia, CTW Features Buying toys, video games, and other gifts for little ones is so much fun—until they start searching throughout the house to find the goods early. Whether you caught a great Black Friday sale or Santa delivered to your home weeks...
Best tips for roasting a succulent Thanksgiving turkey
posted by: UtLiving
November 23, 2022
The goal: juicy meat packed with flavor, skin that’s aromatic and crispy, and a tableful of happy, satisfied diners By Nancy Mattia, CTW Features You can grill, barbecue, smoke, deep-fry, or air-fry a turkey but on Thanksgiving Day, you’ll most likely roast one in an...
8 Holiday meal planning tips for a stress-free season
posted by: UtLiving
November 21, 2022
By Nancy Mattia, CTW Features Make a grocery list Getting everything down on one list will keep you organized and guarantees you won’t forget to buy all the ingredients you need. Store the list in the Notes app on your phone so it’ll always be...
Townhouses are hard enough to find in the Avenues, but one that’s updated, bursting with sunlight, nestled in a private, utterly secluded area, RIGHT NEXT TO LINDSAY GARDENS? Really quite impossible. Until now. This is truly a quiet haven in the City. Three bedrooms, three...
How to choose the right fence for your property
posted by: UtLiving
October 3, 2022
By Erik J. Martin | CTW Features The poet Robert Frost famously wrote, “Good fences make good neighbors.” But they also make life a lot more comfortable and secure for homeowners. Trouble is, not all fences are built alike, and some fall apart more quickly...
By Erik J. Martin | CTW Features Indoor sofas, loveseats, chairs, and other furnishings face their fair share of stains, rips, blemishes, and various wear and tear. But outdoor furniture has it even tougher, being forced to endure the sun’s harsh rays, abuse of the...
Celebrate Black Joy with Us
posted by: UtLiving
June 17, 2022
By Heather Madsen While many of us celebrate our nation’s independence next month on the 4th of July, there is an equally important, second national independence day just around the corner: Juneteenth. Juneteenth is the name given to June 19, 1865, when the enslaved people...
By April Bamburg The Vintage Oak neighborhood is a very popular place to be, and there’s a beautifully remodeled three-story, ranch-style home that’s ready for new owners to make it their own. This home with 5 beds, 3.5 baths and 5,065 square feet of living...