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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
This will show you how you can put a handle grip that will make it more comfortable to use. And also letting you have better grip of the poles. No more cold hands on frosty cold morning #39;s....

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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.

Hangers and deadwood

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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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2014 Best of the Year: Far Pond
The combined efforts of Breitenbach Builders and Bates Masi + Architects on the coastal Far Pond whole-house remodeling project have won them Best of the Year in the 2014 Remodeling Design...

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When it comes to home remodeling, we stand by the saying: Bigger isnt always better. We have said it before and we will say it again: Good home remodeling is about function and design, not about size. We have seen small homes with much better style and function than homes with double the square footage. For instance, adding a large room on the back of your house may make you feel like you are solving space issues in your house. However, if there are still problems with the design/function of the rest of your house, additional square footage may not resolve the core issues of your home. Bigger is not always better has been our message since we started Renovation Design Group more than 10 years ago. Smart redesign that stays within the footprint of your house can be less expensive than a large, big box addition and can have a big impact on your lifestyle. During the past few weeks, we have been delving into a recent Houzz.com research study, "Transforming the American Home." The study shows that of the 200,000 respondents, 76 percent who remodeled stayed within the existing footprint of their home. This led the Houzz researchers to also conclude that bigger isnt always better. One of our role models in architecture is Sarah Susanka. She developed the Not So Big book series featuring such titles as "The Not So Big House" and "Not So Big Remodeling." These books are based on her architectural theory of keeping the scope of the project smaller with creative and smart design while taking the money saved and using it on finer finishes. This makes the space more functional and more beautiful without having to make it big. Basically, Susanka says finding the sense of home has more to do with quality than quantity. We completely agree. It has been exciting to see more people according to the Houzz survey grasp this concept. A relatively minor remodel or small addition can result in a significantly improved house design. Often homeowners cant see past the existing walls to even imagine a different floor plan and design; they just know they need more space and that for some reason their house isnt working for them anymore. An architect with "fresh" eyes can present options and solutions most homeowners (and contractors) would not see. A key issue for making an existing house function well is the circulation pattern of the home. It is always a problem when people have to cross through one room or area to access another. (These are the rooms in which we find it difficult to arrange furniture because they are functioning as a hall instead of a room.) If you can resolve the flow issues, you will have a home that will feel and function as a much larger space, even though the size has not actually changed. Some design solutions may involve moving walls, doors, windows or even stairs. Such alterations may seem drastic to the homeowner, but one such change can be the key to all the other functions falling into place. For instance, struggling to work around a totally misplaced stairwell can be equivalent to the "tail wagging the dog." No matter how you try to modernize the homes style, if the house does not circulate well, it will neither function properly nor feel comfortable. The other syndrome to avoid is putting "lipstick on the pig." This refers to replacing and upgrading finishes without dealing with the underlying issues of the home namely, the way the home flows and functions. If your kitchen is nothing more than a glorified hall with appliances in it, no amount of new cabinets or granite countertops will fix the problem. Unless your goal is to have a better-looking problem, you need to dig deeper and address the underlying issues before you focus on finishes. Finally, if you are contemplating adding a room, make sure of two things: First, there must be a logical and sensible way to access the room. Look at the circulation in the house before you consider anything else. Second, make sure the addition is proportional to the existing house and its infrastructure. By this we mean, dont add a huge family room off the back of your house if you have an 80-square-foot kitchen that cant support a family or gatherings in a room of that size. You must begin your design process by looking at the house as a whole. Be sure you focus on changes that will have the greatest impact on the way your family functions and on your lifestyle. While a house can indeed be too small, it is also true that it can be too large. With careful and thoughtful design, you can choose to make your home comfortable, beautiful and functional instead of massive. Bonuses associated with a smaller house include less to clean, less to heat and cool, and less to pay taxes on. Truly, bigger is not always better! Ann Robinson and Annie V. Schwemmer are the principal architects and co-founders of a residential architectural firm focused on life-changing remodeling designs at RenovationDesignGroup.com. Send comments or questions to ask@RenovationDesignGroup.com

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Published: Sunday, October 12, 2014 at 1:33 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, October 12, 2014 at 1:33 a.m.

AUBURNDALE | When you're hot, you're hot.

Having recently mounted a major campaign to raise funds for badly needed repairs, remodeling and expansion of its services, Anchor House Ministries finds itself close to its goal, having collected $278,000 in the past few days.

Two major donations gave the Auburndale boys' home a needed boost, including $110,000 from an anonymous donor that will be used to jump-start a transitional program for boys 18 and older who have aged out of the program but still need assistance, officials said.

Another gift of $150,000 brings the ministry closer to its goal of raising $250,000 for repairs and upgrades to its main campus. The money is from Helen Rich of Hillsborough County, a granddaughter of chewing gum magnate William Wrigley Jr., who learned of the nonprofit's needs after watching a Tampa Bay television newscast, said Kathy Bucklew, president of the board of directors at Anchor House.

The agency concluded its banner week by raising another $18,000 for remodeling during Thursday night's banquet at the First Presbyterian Church in Lakeland, she said.

The dinner alone was "by far the largest single-event collection in our history," Bucklew said. "We're so excited. We're really feeling the momentum build."

[ Eric Pera can be reached at eric.pera@theledger.com or 863-802-7528. ]

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