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Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Recipe Corner

Recipe Corner: Chocolate Cake

Celebrate your birthday with a homemade chocolate cake.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Recipe Corner: Making Delicious French Toast

How do you prepare French Toast? Share your recipes with us!

Monday, February 18, 2013

Recipe Corner: How to Make Stuffed Crust Pizza

Looking for a fun and easy choice for dinner? Try this pizza recipe.

Monday, February 11, 2013

Recipe Corner

Recipe Corner: Broccoli Casserole

Check out this recipe for broccoli casserole and share your recipes with us.

Broccoli Casserole Provided by Julie Hickey, Chelmsford Patch Ingredients 2 1/2 - 3 lbs fresh broccoli crowns  about 5-6 heads 1 cup of sour cream 1 can cream of broccoli soup 2 eggs 3 cups of white cheddar cheese, shredded 1 1/2 cups of Pepperidge Farm Herb Seasoned Stuffing Directions Steam the fresh broccoli: You can use frozen broccoli, but I find it watery so I use fresh. If you use frozen, thaw it first and let it drain well. If using fresh broccoli, trim and separate the broccoli crowns. Put the broccoli in a microwaveable dish. Depending on the size of your dish and the size of your microwave, you may have to do the steaming in 2 batches.   Rinse, drain and microwave broccoli on high for 4 minutes. Mix up the broccoli and microwave…

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Projects That Add the Most Value to Your Home

Find out how to get more money for your home.

It used to be that if you remodeled a kitchen, a bath, or added any type of improvement, you could expect a dramatic increase in your home value. Then, with the downturn in the market, improvements made a house stand out, but would not necessarily add gobs of monetary value to the home.  Fast forward to today: we are on the uptick. Prices are going up, as is demand. The markets are very competitive with multiple offers on many properties. What are some projects that can really add some value to your home? Number one was adding a steel door. At an average cost of $1100, it is economical and a seller can expect to see 85.6% of what they spent returned in added value. An owner can also expect to recoup 79.6% of their investment on cement …

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3:02 am on Monday, February 25, 2013

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Monday, February 4, 2013

Recipe Corner

Recipe Corner: Hamburger Corn Casserole

Looking for something different to satisfy your appetite? Try this hamburger corn casserole recipe and share your recipes with us.

Hamburger Corn Casserole Provided by Mary Khederian, Westford Patch blogger Ingredients  1 Package of Broad Egg Noodles, cooked, drained 1-2lbs Ground Beef 1 Onion Chopped 1 Can Cream of Mushroom Soup (undiluted) 1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup (undiluted) 1 Can Corn (drained) 1 Cup Sour Cream 2 T Butter Melted ½ Cup of Seasoned Breadcrumbs Directions: In large saute pan sauté the onions and the ground beef till no longer pink. Add the soups, the corn and sour cream. Heat through. Add the cooked noodles and turn out into a casserole dish. Melt the butter and add the bread crumbs and place on top of casserole. Bake 350 for 40 mins or till golden brown. Nothing is easier and tastier and faster than this recipe.

Monday, January 14, 2013

House Hunt

House Hunt: Marietta Homes with Fences, Decks

This week House Hunt's featured homes range in price from $199,900 for a four-bedroom contemporary style home on Emory Drive to $569,000 for an updated six-bedroom traditional home on Lands Mill.

This week House Hunt's featured homes range in price from $199,900 for a four-bedroom contemporary style home on Emory Drive to $569,000 for an updated six-bedroom traditional home on Lands Mill. Click on a picture in the photo gallery to see a listing description. Click on an address listed below and get directly linked to AOL Real Estate for complete listing information. In addition to helpful home buying tips, maps and contact information for the listings you choose, you will also be to calculate a monthly mortgage payment, check your credit and get prequalified. 562 Brookline Drive Se, Marietta  30067. $339,000. 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms. Home on cul-de-sac. Open floor plan. Main level bedroom being used as office. Open kitchen with …

Saturday, January 12, 2013

Tips to Get Organized in the New Year

Local company Payne to Gain Organizing offers advice.

Local company From Payne to Gain Organizing wants everyone to know that this is "GO" Get Organized Month. Jen Payne, a National Association of Professional Organizers member, offers these tips from NAPO: • Create a list of priorities for your business and determine what needs immediate action. A professional organizer or productivity specialist can review your priorities and recommend a plan for getting started, without interrupting your daily business workflow.  • Practice better time management. A NAPO member can help both you and your staff hone time management skills and increase productivity in the workplace.  • Evaluate your space. Does it feel productive and calm? Physically setting up better-functioning spaces can help employees …

Friday, January 4, 2013

House Hunt

House Hunt: Homes with In-Law Suites and Apartments

This week House Hunt features homes with built-in suites or apartments for the in-laws, teen or rentals. These home range from a four-bedroom raised ranch on Starlight Drive to a four-bedroom new traditional home on Old Forge Way.

This week House Hunt features homes with built-in suites or apartments for the in-laws, teen or rentals. These home range in price from $115,000 for a four-bedroom raised ranch on Starlight Drive to $474,000 for a four-bedroom new traditional home on Old Forge Way. Also, there is an Open House this Sunday on Willow Knoll Way. This home is an exlcusive Atlanta Country Club colonial and is loaded with amenities. See below for details. Click on a picture in the photo gallery to see a listing description. Click on an address listed below and get directly linked to AOL Real Estate or the broker for complete listing information. In addition to helpful home buying tips, maps and contact information for the listings you choose, you will also be to…

Friday, December 28, 2012

House Hunt: What Can You Buy For $189,900?

Each week we feature great homes for sale in Marietta.

This week House Hunt presents eight homes for sale and listed at exactly the same price: $189,900 What can you buy for $189,900? Ranch homes, two-story homes, homes in great school districts, a swim/tennis community, private, fenced backyards, hardwoods, tile floors, 3-5 bedroom homes and upgrades galore! One home has two bedroom suites; another home has the master bedroom on the main with a sunroom overlooking a beautiful private in-ground pool. And this is the short list. Click on a picture in the photo gallery to see a listing description. Click on an address listed below and get directly linked to AOL Real Estate for complete listing information. In addition to helpful home buying tips, maps and contact information for the listings you…

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