This “chandelier” was created by a group of students from the Community Transition Program at South Kitsap School District. Made from 400 plastic water bottles, it’s 8 feet tall and 4 feet wide and is currently on display at the Port Orchard City Hall. The 11 students in Romny Arnold’s class worked for six months […]
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Survey Finds the Top 5 Most-Popular Home Projects During the Quarantine
With most people in lockdown or still spending the majority of their hours at home amid social distancing, suddenly home projects lingering on the back burner have come roaring to life. In a period that has been sharply defined by product shortages, time at home has never been so abundant, as many adults were furloughed […]
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A Study in Flatware
I might as well be a split-pea floating in the middle of the ocean. It was a subject that caught me off-guard, thinking it would be like all the other kitchen item study subjects. Even napkin rings and kitchen utensil holders unfolded with a bevy of excitement, as the article subjects were historically significant. Not […]
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4 Simple Steps to an Organic Backyard
Because everyone is spending more time in their own backyards now, parents are wondering how to create healthier lawns for their families. You might be surprised to learn that exposure to pesticides, herbicides and chemical fertilizers can be harmful, particularly for growing children. This is why flags are posted after a yard is treated — […]
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Gig Harbor Garden Tour’s Lush Offerings
Variety is the spice of life. This year’s Gig Harbor Garden Tour truly exemplifies that old adage. From elegant, English-style greenhouses to sweet, pocket-sized gardens to big, community raised-beds bursting with herbs, fruits and vegetables, there is something for every garden taste in the luscious, spicy offerings of 2020. The 23rd annual tour includes four […]
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Swedish Death Cleaning
By now you are probably familiar with the KonMari method of organization, made popular by Marie Kondo and her show, “Tidying Up.” Move over, Marie, there’s another method! And it is, by design, the last one you will ever need. This method is targeted specifically to those 65 years of age or better. Swedish death […]
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The Waterfront Community øf Hansville
The charming area of Hansville is located at the northern tip of Kitsap County on Puget Sound, about 16 miles north of Poulsbo and 10 miles north of Kingston. This unincorporated waterfront community currently has a population of about 3,800 people. Some of the first residents of Hansville were the people who tended the Point […]
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Take Your Kitchen Out of Doors
An outdoor kitchen can be a stylish and comfortable space that makes the out-of-doors a functional part of your home. Designed with all seasons in mind, it can be a comfortable gathering and dining place in spring, summer, fall and winter. And, according to a report by Zillow, an outdoor kitchen can bump up the […]
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A Garden Worthy of Attention
Tucked away in the side roads and trees of Bainbridge Island is an eye-catching home garden. Barbara Weissman, with help from her husband, Eric, has coordinated the creation of garden space that is more than just pretty flowers, although there are plenty of those. Several areas in their garden provide a palette of different plantings, […]