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Purchasing a new home in Lago Mar is exciting. Moving your kitchen? Not so much. Breakable items need to be wrapped. Pots and pans don’t easily fit into boxes, and what about those non-perishables? Before you start, you need a plan. Fortunately, we have one. Declutter Your Kitchen Do you really want to that panini maker you got as a wedding present and never use? Mo ...

‘Tis the season peace, goodwill and competitive holiday displays! All kidding aside, festive front yard decorations are a great way to welcome guests and spread some holiday cheer. If you’re new to holiday yard décor, we’ve got some tips. If you need inspiration, visit Sierra Vista Dec. 4-13 when our residents will compete to see whose holiday décor reigns sup ...

You don’t need a time machine to experience a Victorian Christmas, just a ticket to Dickens on the Strand. The beloved Galveston holiday tradition is back for its 49th year, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2 to 4. More than 35,000 people a year attend the event which features parades, entertainment on four stages, special events, costumed characters and vendors ha ...

Not feeling the turkey this year? That’s okay, the Pilgrims probably didn’t serve turkey either. Instead, grace your table with these turkey alternatives. There Are Other Birds If it’s only the two of you this year, roast a chicken instead of a turkey. Don’t know how? The Kitchn has got you covered. If you do know how, give your roast chicken a holiday makeove ...

You’ve probably heard it most of your life. To buy a home you need to put 20 percent of the purchase price down. That may have been true once, but not now. Today you may qualify to put as little as 3 percent down. You might even qualify to put no money down. How? We break it down for you. Do Most People Put 20 Percent Down? According to the National Association of R ...