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Let's be honest, entertaining guests isn't easy. From giving accurate directions to your house, making sure everyone in attendance is getting along, accounting for any and all food allergies and making sure everyone can even make it in the first place, it’s exhausting. Anything that helps make the hosting process run smoother is a godsend and there is a simple solution when it comes to elevating your gatherings. Whether you are hosting family for a holiday get-together or a party with your closest friends, providing cocktails for your guests can heighten the atmosphere and give you the opportunity to show off your bartending skills. We can all agree that no glass of whiskey is complete without singular, round, slow-melting ice and a refreshing mint julep pairs perfectly with plenty of crushed ice, but how can you create these flawless drinks on your own and from the comfort of your home? The LG Craft Ice Refrigerator will raise the bar on your home entertainment game by ...

Stay in Control and Connected from Anywhere There's no doubt about it, "smart" technology is here to stay and beginning to dominate the home improvement market. Smart appliances and devices, whether a dishwasher, a fridge or a system such as Google Home, allow homeowners to increase the home's value as it saves money. How smart appliances provide peace of mind Knowing that you'll never end up with burned food again is comforting, but here are some other ways smart appliances can help: •              Most smart appliances are remotely accessible, making it possible to know how your home is functioning at all times simply by checking your phone. •              Smart appliances almost always monitor their own systems, so you'll know ahead of time if one is failing or has to be repaired. You may be able to avoid costly repair bills with preventa...

Why the living room is the new heart of the home (and how you can make yours special) 3 MIN. READ Historically, the kitchen was the heart of the family home, a place for family and friends to cook, eat, entertain and relax. Recently, however, the living room has slowly but surely become the focal point of most homes. Much as with kitchens and dining rooms of old, we now eat, work and relax in our living rooms. The reason for the room's rising popularity can be attributed to many factors, from changing tastes and lifestyle trends to the state of the housing market. Here, we'll cover how the living room became the heart of the home, and how you can make yours an ideal space for interacting with family and friends. How the living room became the new heart of home life According to a survey , only one in 10 people reported that the kitchen was where they spent the most time. In contrast, four-fifths of respondents reported that they spent the most time in their li...

3 Minute Read Did you know you'll spend an average of 33 years in bed over the course of your life? Some of us will spend that time sleeping blissfully while others will toss and turn. The good news is that you can improve the quality of your sleep by investing in the proper mattress. How your mattress influences sleep quality Sleep deprivation can cause sleepiness throughout the day, have a negative impact on your mood and reduce your productivity at work. Not getting enough sleep also increases your risk of developing a wide range of health conditions, including cardiovascular and respiratory diseases . Why do you toss and turn at night? There's a network of fine blood vessels under your skin. During the night, your weight can reduce blood flow in those vessels. Your brain reacts by sending signals that cause you to shift your body weight. Tossing and turning many times throughout the night makes it difficult to enter long periods of deep sleep. A quality...

Summer's in full swing, which means it's time to break out the cleaning supplies and get your summer maintenance taken care of. Today, our team here at Queen City Audio Video Appliances provides you with a checklist guaranteed to leave your home looking spotless. First things first - take care of necessities Always organize your checklist by order of necessity . By focusing on the most important and time-consuming aspects of summer maintenance first, you also ensure that your home is safe and livable even if you run out of steam and abandon the less-necessary aspects. These are the first things you should knock off of your checklist: •              Check your A/C filters and replace them if necessary. The filters can get nasty pretty quickly, so you may have to replace them more often than you think. •              Turn off the fridge and wipe off the ...

A beautiful grill should be the centerpiece in any outdoor kitchen. Not only can a good grill open your family dinners to new recipes, it can let you host entertaining events that guests will remember for years. Whether it's a family reunion or a dinner for two, there's nothing better than the sound of sizzling food on a hot outdoor grill. Let's explore what you should take into consideration when selecting the perfect grill for your outdoor kitchen. Choose the type of grill you want The first thing you'll want to decide is whether you want a charcoal, gas or electric grill. Here's a quick rundown of the three types and their benefits: •              Charcoal - If you're planning on grilling food that will take a while to cook (chicken breasts, kabob, or steak) a charcoal grill is probably your best bet. The wood that charcoal grills use allows them to produce different flavors of smoke, making them ideal ...

How you can drive up home value by investing in appliances When most homeowners hear that, they immediately think about the sorts of renovations they could undertake, such as replacing carpet with hardwood or adding on an accessory dwelling unit (mother-in-law apartment). Many homeowners fail to realize, however, that appliances can also drive up a home's value, often dramatically. Why appliances drive up the value of a home More and more, homeowners recognize the aesthetic and quality-of-life improvements that good appliances can make in a home. On a purely visual level, certain styles of appliances can greatly improve the beauty of a living space, enhancing that open-house experience for potential buyers. Current projections expect the household appliances market to reach $763.45 billion, a 5.4% compound annual growth rate, by 2025. People are on the market for aesthetic, cutting-edge and functional appliances. On a practical level, appliances that use smar...