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Blinds for Any Budget
Window treatments that bring the wow factor. Article by Bernie Augustine Don't let the name fool you. If you see Jeff Wosleger driving his truck down Ocean Ave., wrapped in advertising for his Budget Blinds franchise, he doesn't want you to think that he's selling a discount product. "Someone might say 'Oh, Budget Blinds. I'm not on a budget, why would I worry about the money?' But it's not like that. "We can go from $99 a window to $920 a window," Wosleger says. "The whole thing with...
February 2024
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Green House
Houseplants that will bring color and life to your home Article by Bernie Augustine A lot of thought is put into the details that go into making a house a home. From colors to textures and fabrics, you want it all to feel cohesive and have some flow. One element that can bring some of those pieces together is a houseplant. Whether it’s a money plant, with its green vines and leaves reaching toward the sun, or a peace lily, which will reward a caring plant parent with reaching, white flowers...
February 2024
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D-I-WHY NOT?
Simple, budget-friendly ideas to spruce up a tired spot in your home Article by Bernie Augustine | Photography by Vivian Pisano Everyone has a moment where they look around their home and say to themselves: Ugh, I have to do something about this. Sometimes, it's too big and your budget and skill level won't cooperate. That's OK; the big ones can wait. But for an eager D-I-Yer who's itching to change up something at home, and wants to do it over a few days and for a price that won’t take a...
February 2024
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A Minty Martini
Thirsty for something different, but still green, on St. Patrick's Day? Article by Courtesy of Rooney's You don't have to put food coloring in your beer to make a green drink on St. Patrick's Day – though we fully support that move! If you're looking for something a little bit different, try the Mint Chocolate Chip Martini from Rooney's in Long Branch. It's as green as the Emerald Isle. Ingredients 1 oz Stoli vanilla ¾ oz creme de menthe ¾ oz creme de cacao ¾ oz Bailey's Irish cream 1 oz...
February 2024
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