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Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week for 2017 The second Sunday of August to the following Saturday is designated as Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week each year. That means qualifying apparel and footwear $100 or less, per item, are exempt from the state sales tax. This year, the first $40 of a backpack or book...
08/04/2017
Don’t let your personal design choices get in the way of selling your home. You can always take them with you to your new home. Staging FAQ’s-What is the Difference Between a Designed Home and a Staged Home? Many times I’ve been told that a client’s home didn’t need staging because the sell...
08/04/2017
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Summertime Drinks: Radlers and Shandys As we face the hot days of summer, we need to decide what beverages we will serve to our guests. There was a recent article in The Washington Post that discussed the history of radlers and shandys. These drinks are a combination of fruit soda and beer to pro...
08/03/2017
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Summertime Desserts: Peach Recipes The fresh peaches are wonderful at this time of the year and Chef Dolores is always watching for interesting recipes to try. And, I am quite willing to sample anything she makes. Please visit and follow my Peach Recipes board on Pinterest. Just click on the link...
08/03/2017
How do you keep the glass doors and tiles clean and spot-free? HelpfulHannahs Tips for How to Clean Shower Doors & Tiles Your house is going up for sale and you cleaned it up perfectly; but you still need to use the shower and bathroom everyday. How do you keep the glass doors and tiles cle...
08/03/2017
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House Wine Selection: The Naked Grape Pinot Noir When you have house guests or friends for a social event, it is a good idea to have a red wine that will be enjoyed by all. Chef Dolores and I recommend an inexpensive selection, The Naked Grape Pinot Noir from Grape Valley Wine Company in Modesto,...
08/02/2017
Book Recommendation: Prime Witness by Steve Martini Prime Witness (1991) is the second novel in the Paul Madriani legal thriller series that now includes fourteen books by The New York Times bestselling American author and attorney Steve Martini. Dolores and I have enjoyed his books and recommend...
08/02/2017
What did you say about living here for two years? Homeowner - We found another home in our neighborhood we really like with a better lot and view. What did you say about living here for two years? These homeowners bought their home 15 months ago, and are looking at building a brand new hom...
08/02/2017
Tasting Wines from Rocklands Farm Winery, Poolesville, Maryland When Dolores and I attended the recent Artists Reception for for the Countryside Artist Create exhibit at the Kentlands Mansion, we enjoyed tasting a couple of wines from a local winery that we have not yet visited.Rocklands Farm Win...
08/01/2017
"Countryside Artisans Create" at Kentlands Mansion in Gaithersburg, MD Dolores and I attended the Artists Reception for the current art exhibit at the Kentlands Mansion in Kentlands, our home neighborhood within the City of Gaithersburg, Maryland. This exhibit, Countryside Artisans Create, will ...
08/01/2017
