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Now is the perfect time to refresh your space! For a limited time, we’re offering our biggest discount ever on interior paint jobs — priced at cost. If you’ve been thinking about getting work done, don’t wait! We are only offering this discount during the off season to keep our team busy. This offer is good through February, so contact us today at (828) 214-7100 to take advantage of this incredible deal!
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How to Craft Your Own Secret Door With Murphy Door Kits! Secret Passages Aren’t Just for Mansions
Have you ever dreamt of having your own secret passage? Well, now you can with a DIY Murphy Door kit! Transform any ordinary doorway into a hidden entrance and bring a touch of mystery to your home. Whether it’s a doorway to your study or a sneaky side entrance to your pantry, the Murphy Door offers an easy-to-assemble kit that lets you become the architect of your own adventure. All it takes is four simple steps! Step 1: Out With the Old First, you need to say goodbye to your boring old door. Remove the door and the door frame you want to replace. It’s demolition day in the best possible way — no hard hats necessary, but feel free to wear one if you’re
and casing a good sanding with 180-grit sandpaper. This will help your chosen paint adhere better, ensuring a smoother, more professional finish. Choose a hue that complements your room, or go bold with a pop of color — this is your secret door, after all! Step 3: Assemble the Jamb Now, let’s get building. Assemble the jamb according to the instructions. The great
news is that all the hardware comes with pre-drilled holes, making this part a breeze. You’ll feel like a DIY pro in no time! Step 4: Install the Hardware and Casing With the jamb in place, it’s time to add the hardware and hang your door. Then, fit the casing around it to give everything a neat finish. The precision of the pre-assembled kit ensures everything aligns perfectly, leaving no clues about the door’s true nature. Voilà! You now have a fully functioning secret door that swings right or left and can open inward or outward, depending on your preference, and when it’s closed, everyone will think it’s just an ordinary bookcase or cabinet. With its simplicity, you can start this project whenever you’re ready to add a little mystery to your living space. Why settle for a standard doorway when you can have a hidden gem?
getting into the spirit! Step 2: Prep and Paint
Grab your paintbrushes! But before you dip into the color, give your bookcase, jamb,
Imagine waking up to freshly brewed coffee, folded laundry, and a homemade meal ready to go, all without ever having to lift a finger. Meet Astribot, the new humanoid robot from China that can do all your house chores for you using artificial intelligence. From vacuuming and cooking to reminding you of necessary appointments, this cutting-edge robot could revolutionize how we live our daily lives. Could your chores soon be a thing of the past? With its advanced AI and human-like capabilities, this cutting-edge helper might just be the future of household convenience! Meet the minds behind Astribot. The Astribot S1 was created by Stardust Intelligence, a Chinese startup specializing in data labeling and data strategy services. The company unveiled its robot at the World Robot Conference in Beijing this August, and the demo video they released to the world of its capabilities showcased an impressive piece of technology. Capable of complex and precise physical tasks, its AI is the real star of the show. The Astribot can learn and interact with its environment, mimicking human decision-making. Stardust hopes to commercialize the robot this year, making it available for research and home use. Unleashing Astribot’s versatile skills. The Astribot is on a wheeled base and can move through a space with ease. It’s capable of completing a wide range of human tasks like effortlessly flipping toast in a pan, plugging in wires, and even organizing items by their type. The robot can also adjust its grip and ROBOTIC RELIEF Astribot Takes Housework by Storm
force to hold different objects like a fragile cup or heavy cooking equipment. It’s designed to learn from you, using its interactions with people and the real world to evolve over time. Though simple tasks like connecting wires are easy for humans, robots have historically struggled with tasks like this that depend on spatial awareness. But for the dexterous Astribot, these difficult chores come quickly. As we head into a new era of home automation, Astribot is poised to redefine our daily routines. With an impressive ability to learn and adapt, it’s one of the most human robots we’ve seen thus far.
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Planning Resolution Snowboard Soupy
Whether your home has a rustic brick chimney or a bold brick accent wall, it’s all about balancing brick’s raw, textured charm with your style. Here’s how to make the most of this distinctive feature in your home. Highlight the heritage. Exposed brick can bring your space back in time, adding antique elegance. To amplify this charm, incorporate decor with a vintage flair. Think weathered wood, classic paintings, and ornate rugs that complement the brick’s rustic tones. Mix it with the modern. Who says old and new can’t mingle? Pairing exposed brick with modern elements creates a contrast that catches the eye. Opt for minimalist designs like sleek black countertops or glossy white surfaces. Focus on the brick. Let your exposed brick wall take center stage by keeping surrounding elements understated. A neutral color scheme with white, soft gray, or earth tones will let the brick’s rich texture and color shine through. BRICK BY BRICK Make the Most of Your Exposed Brick With These Design Tips
Citrus-Herb Pork Roast
INGREDIENTS
Inspired by TasteOfHome.com
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1 boneless pork sirloin roast (3–4 pounds) 2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp ground ginger
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1 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp grapefruit juice 1 tbsp steak sauce 1 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 tsp grated orange zest
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1 tsp pepper
2 medium onions, cut into thin wedges 1 cup plus 3 tbsp orange juice, divided
1 tsp salt
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3 tbsp cornstarch Egg noodles, cooked
DIRECTIONS
1. Cut roast in half. In a small bowl, combine oregano, ginger, and pepper; rub over pork. In a large skillet coated with oil, brown roast on all sides. Transfer to a slow cooker; add onions. 2. In a small bowl, combine 1 cup orange juice, sugar, grapefruit juice, steak sauce, and soy sauce; pour over roast. Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or until meat is tender. Remove meat and onions to a platter. 3. Transfer cooking juices to a small saucepan. Add orange zest and salt. Bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and remaining orange juice. Gradually stir into the pan for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with pork and noodles.
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Tips for a Tidy Food Area
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SECRETS TO A SPOTLESS PANTRY TRANSFORM YOUR FOOD ZONE
Depending on how you organize your home, your pantry is either a tidy spot for storing snacks or a dungeon-like display of disorganization. If a walk-through of your current space would give Gordon Ramsay a kitchen nightmare, here are three ways to whip it into shape. Purge and Polish Before you do anything else, empty out the contents of your pantry entirely. You heard that right — everything must go! Move all your items to another room, check all expiration dates, and dispose of everything that’s gone bad. Next, check the quality of your pantry shelves and replace any that could pose a safety risk — or create a colossal mess — if they were to collapse. Next, wipe down and disinfect the entire area
before filling it up again with the food items you decide to keep. Decrease and Declutter Now that you’ve determined what stays and what goes, look for ways to rearrange your pantry further. For example, cereal boxes are space-killers, so why not pour their contents into containers that will preserve freshness longer and occupy less space? You’ll create extra room for small kitchen appliances that may get in your way. Repurpose and Revitalize If you need new ways to store items, look around the rest of your house before spending money at the store. Why purchase new containers when the glass jars you’d otherwise recycle would
work just as well? After removing the labels, a good wash and rinse is often all it takes to make them as good as new. Do you have baskets or bins in your home you aren’t using to hold much? Empty and repurpose them to store more goodies at less cost. It’s incredible how often we burn through cash on new items when we already have plenty of things that could serve the same purpose. All you need is a little imagination!
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