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Toolbox Organizers Are the Simple Hack That Will Make You Feel Like a DIY Genius

If you’re like most people, your toolbox is a mess of tools, screws and other bits and bobs. Perhaps it takes you five minutes to find the socket, drill bit or set of pliers you need every time you go searching. Sound about right? Then read on because, for a time, we were just like you. Toolboxes are one of the hardest things in the home to keep organized due to their very nature. They are built to hold an array of small items, and really the only way to keep toolboxes tidy is to invest in built-for-purpose toolbox organizers. These aids are built to hold your tools and small items. In general, there are six different types of toolbox...

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15 Coolest Stainless Steel Casserole | Kitchen & Dining Features

  1. Cuisinart Cuisinart 77-17N 17 Piece Chef’s Classic Set, Stainless Steel Cuisinart - Solid stainless steel riveted stick handles stay cool on the stovetop Safe and comfortable handling Brilliant stainless steel finish Classic looks professional performance Oven safe to 500 f Cook on stovetop in oven or under broiler Freezer safe for easy storage Stainless steel maintains its original brilliant finish with easy dishwasher cleanup Set includes 15 quart saucepan with cover 1 quart saucepan with glass cover 2 quart saucepan with glass cover3 quart saucepan with glass cover35 quart sauté pan with helper handle glass cover4 quart dutch oven with glass cover8 quart stockpot with glass cover8 skillet10 skillet12 skillet with glass cover20cm steamer insert with cover Aluminum...

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What to consider about downsizing and one other important home factor

Q. My husband and I are in our late 60s, in good health, and are active. We live in a home that is more than we need and recently have been talking about downsizing and purchasing a smaller place. We have different views on whether we should look for a one-or two-level residence. From a safety perspective, I feel we should avoid stairs. My husband does not see that as an issue. What are your thoughts and what else should we be considering? L.J. The subject of downsizing typically comes up when children no longer are at home and the challenges of aging become more evident. In making a decision, it can be useful to look at the benefits as...

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7 Best Portable Dishwashers for Squeaky-Clean Dishes

A dishwasher allows you to get all your dishes, cutlery, pots and pans cleaner than that by hand washing, but if you’re limited on space in the kitchen, you may feel this is one appliance you’ll have to go without. Yet, by purchasing the best portable dishwasher, you are able to access the same powerful cleaning performance and convenience of a standard sized dishwasher – but on a smaller scale instead. Much more convenient than allowing your dishes to stack up and manually having to scrub those more persistent of items, a portable dishwasher can accommodate on average around six place settings and will not need to be permanently installed. This is an informative review of no less than seven...

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Christie’s Old Masters Evening Sale on 7 December

John Constable R.A.Salisbury Cathedral from the Bishop’s Grounds, 1823Estimate: £2,000,000-3,000,000 Salisbury Cathedral from the Bishop’s Grounds, 1823, by John Constable will be offered at auction for the first time in Christie’s Old Masters Evening Sale on 7 December, as a highlight of Classic Week in London (estimate: £2,000,000-3,000,000). This quietly beautiful landscape is a full-scale compositional oil sketch for a finished painting at the Huntington Library and Art Gallery in San Marino, California. Having remained in the artist’s family until the late-nineteenth century, where it was fondly referred to as The Vision, it is the only rendering of Constable’s celebrated view to remain in private hands. It is currently at Christie’s New York until 11 November, before being exhibited in Hong Kong from 25 to 29...

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