The latest member of the Kardashian Klan looks set to pop into the world at any second if Kourtney's bump is anything to go by.

While out with boyfriend Scott Disick, Kourtney's tummy showed it was growing at a rate of knots.

Hollywood Life has reported that the reality star and Scott are expecting their nipper before Thanksgiving on November 27.

The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star and longtime partner flew to Vegas with their children, Mason and Penelope, to see Kourtney's dad Bruce and half brother, Brodie Jenner.

When they arrived back home Kourtney displayed a sizeable bump in a tight dress, while wearing a wide brimmed hat and the trademark Klan sunglasses.

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The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star has been going through the nesting phase as she puts the finishing touches to the baby's nursery in her $8.5 million home.

Just last month the family were forced to flee to the Beverly Hills hotel after her interior decorator allegedly found the mould while installing light figures, according to reports from TMZ.

But now they're back in their six bedroom mansion in Calabasas, the reality star and her partner Scott Disick, can begin to prepare for their new arrival.

Despite being shocked when Kourtney revealed her pregnancy to Scott on the reality show, he is reportedly now taking his responsibilities very seriously and doing everything he can to look after his girlfriend.

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As winter temperatures drop, the potential for higher utility bills goes up. Taking steps ahead of the cold season can help you trim costs and make your home more energy-efficient, keeping those utility bills in check even as the winter weather rages.

Many homeowners just assume the winter season means their bills will go up as systems work harder to keep their home regulated, says Francois Lebrasseur, marketing manager of water products for GE Appliances. In reality, there are many steps one can take to improve energy efficiency and minimize the added expense that comes with extreme winter temperatures.

Before winter weather sets in, take some time to assess your home for potential problem areas and improvements that can help lower your energy costs.

Water heaters. Heat isnt the only system that gets an extra workout come winter. Cooler house temperatures may require water heaters to work harder, so ensuring you have a model well-suited to your familys year-round needs is key. In fact, heating water is the second source of energy use in the residential home after space heating and cooling, with standard electric water heaters costing the average homeowner $585 every year to operate. One energy-efficient option is the 50-gallon GE GeoSpring hybrid electric water heater, which can save the average household $365 every year (using 1,514 kilowatt-hours per year and national average electricity rate of 12 cents per kWh) compared to a 50-gallon standard electric water heater (using 4,646 kWh per year), as based on a test comparison.

Thermostat. A programmable thermostat is easy to install and saves energy (and money) by automatically adjusting to pre-determined temperature settings. This allows you to drop the temperature during the day when no one is home, but have a comfortable environment ready when you arrive home from work each day. According to Energy Star, when used properly, a programmable thermostat can save as much as $150 a year.

Air leaks. An airtight house is critical to managing your heat-related expenses. You take time to close windows and doors to prevent heat from escaping, but thats only half the battle. Sealing cracks around those windows and doors, and other leak-prone areas such as the basement and attic, will help keep heat inside and costs down.

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A kitchen remodel can be one of the most rewarding home improvement projects and also the most frustrating to endure.

Tearing out the heart of your home requires a plan for how to survive the weeks to months of construction ahead.

If your project is a basic tear out,plan on four to six weeks without much access to the kitchen, but if you're doing asignificant renovation, expect at least three months of disorder.

Beyond the decision-making and budget-making are things many people don't prepare for: The overwhelming number of decisions required and eventual decision fatigue, hitting the wall on prepackaged or carryout meals and the emotional upheaval that comes with having the central part of your home upended for weeks.

You need a plan of how you will deal with the life details as well as choosing countertops, paint, cabinets, flooring, tile and so forth.

Here arebest tips on how to survive.

1. Set up a separate, temporary kitchen.

If at all possible, move your current refrigerator to another room in the house, where you can still access it. Otherwise, get a small college fridge to keep the essentials. A spare microwave is also a critical appliance.

Be creative with small plug-in appliances such as acoffee maker or an electric skillet, which can be used to make anything from pancakes to Hamburger Helper on it, said Kim Feld, a kitchen designer with National Kitchen & Bath.

Consider getting atwo-burner hot plate.

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PUTTING HANDLE GRIP ON WFP POLE
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Trees benefit us in many ways, but it's important to remember they can also cause major damage or grief when limbs, or the whole tree, fall on power lines, houses, cars or people.

In general, it's always a good idea to inspect trees at least annually, particularly older trees which may have accumulated multiple defects or decay or have been topped in the past, and especially before and after storms.

There are specific warning signs we can learn to recognize and watch for. Here are a few:

Trees that lean

Trees don't always grow straight up, but a tree that recently started to lean can have problems. Check for cracked soil or exposed roots around the base of the tree, indicating a tree that has recently begun to lean.

More than one trunk

Some trees develop multiple trunks. Inspect these trees for cracks or splits where the trunks are joined. Splits, cracks, or several branches arising from the same point on the trunk can also become problems. Limbs that are safely attached tend to be "U-shaped" rather than "V-shaped."

Cavities and decay pockets

If there are mushrooms on or near the base of the tree, consult an arborist. Large decay pockets on the tree, or mushrooms or conks growing on or at the base of a tree are signs of decay-causing fungus. A consulting arborist can tell you whether a tree with fungi needs to be removed, pruned or merely monitored.

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In August, the Golden Pelicans effectively closed Bar-BQ Bar, performing the last concert the bar/occasional venue would host before the space was transformed into Olde 64. Now, Golden Pelicans will do the same for one of Mills 50s favorite venues, the Peacock Room, when they perform their Halloween Smashtacular with Gino and the Goons, covering AC/DCs Poweragefor no cover at 10 p.m. Friday,Oct. 31 (RSVP), and marking the final show in Peacock Room as we currently know it.

According to Peacock Rooms Phil Longo, this isnt a sign of struggle so much as the natural end of the venues varied presence on Mills Avenue. The barhad recently gone throughmany transitions no smoking, outdoor patio area, improved stage and most recently, the addition visual appealof thenewly deemed Shine Shed Room butwith reluctance,current owner Carmen Oleandercame to the difficult decision to let the venue go and sell the liquor license.

What will happen nextin the space is uncertain.All the October shows currently on the schedule will happen as planned, but come November, as far as we know at this time, the doors will be closed and thevacancy will be open to new ownership possibilities.

Longo says he hopes the space stays in the family the core community that provides the pulse to Mills 50. He also feels Peacock may be overdue for a reboot because of thefrequentcultural pivots the bar has experienced, especially in the past two years. While its a blow to the music community and folks who liked the dimly lit but vibrant atmosphere, were curious to see whats next for the Room, because every now and again, you,as AC/DC suggests on Powerage, gotta change your tune.

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