How to create a paver walkway or patio
Creating a walkway or patio out of paving stones can add aesthetic appeal to a property. Pavers are less permanent than concrete and decking. As a result, it is easier to change the design later on if you want to give the space a new look. Homeowners who install their own pavers can save a...
HomeBriefs: May 2013
Plant sale Spring is in full bloom, and The Redding Garden Club is holding its annual plant sale this Saturday, May 11, from 9 to 1 on Redding’s Town Green. “In addition to finding top-quality plants, it’s a great chance to visit and share tips with other gardeners,” said plant sale chair Lynn Grant. There...
ABC of Wilton debuts home tour
On May 31, A Better Chance of Wilton (ABC) will host its first home tour, “Opening Our Hearts and Homes for ABC,” to benefit the organization from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Six distinctive homes in Wilton will be open to the public, including a recently constructed farmhouse with a surprisingly modern interior, an historic...
HomePersonality: Homes with Front Porches
111 High Ridge Avenue, Ridgefield, CT $1,999,000 Carissa McMahon, Coldwell Banker Moves, 203-442-4159 1 Hedgerow Common, Weston, CT $1,075,000 Barbara Babcock, The Riverside Realty Group, 203-246-6300 143 Gerdes Road, New Canaan, CT $1,249,000 Marsha Charles, Coldwell Banker Previews Int’l., 203-966-3737 x28 63 High Ridge Ave., Ridgefield, CT $3,700,000 Karla Murtaugh, Neumann Real Estate, 203-856-5534 34...
HomePlanner: May/June 2013
Mother’s Day floral arrangement in Greenwich May 9 Thursday, May 9, 10 am; Garden Education Center of Greenwich, 130 Bible St., Cos Cob. Fee applies; www.gecgreenwich.org, 203-869-9242. Carriage Barn juried exhibition Now through May 24, Gallery hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Waveny Park, New Canaan; 203-972-1895, carriagebarn.org. Ballard Green...
The Recipe Box: “Mom’s Favorites” in honor of Mother’s Day
Send us your “June Celebrations and Special Occasions” recipes! Email us at home@acorn-online.com. We’re looking for recipes for summer weddings, graduations, Father’s Day, anniversaries, birthday parties, etc. Please be sure to include exact measurements and instructions, and a photo of your creation, if you have one. Waffles w/Homemade Lemon Sauce (Yields 8 to 10...
Gardening for beginners: Start off on the right foot
Each year, thousands of first-timers will join the millions of seasoned gardeners who already know the satisfaction of picking a perfect tomato at its peak, serving up salads from greens just grown right outside the back door, or harvesting home-grown peppers and specialty herbs never even seen at the grocery store. Most of us want...
Is your grill ready for your culinary imagination?
Recent improvements in the design and engineering of gas grills have transformed the art of grilling. From searing and rotisserie cooking to planking and smoking, gas grills now provide chefs with several different grilling techniques to develop flavors, textures and aromas. With a quality gas grill, the right set of features and these grilling methods,...
Can pools and lawns cohabitate peacefully?
The backyard has become a go-to destination for warm weather recreation. As the “staycation” has grown in popularity, more effort has been put forth in making the backyard a place where all members of the household can enjoy themselves. That means merging interests into one space. A pool may be competing for acreage along with...
Powder Pouch makes removing beach sand a breeze, contributes to Storm Sandy relief
Any parent, grandparent or babysitter who has ever taken a child to the beach knows just how difficult to remove all of the sand from children’s – and adults’ – skin. Now Powder Pouch, a new product designed by a third generation beach family that was always looking for ways to brush beach sand off...
HomePlanner: April/May 2013
Ridgefield family history hunt Monday, April 1 through June; find treasures all over Ridgefield using a free booklet available at Keeler Tavern Museum, its website and many locations in town, families are guided to 20+ historic points of interest in Ridgefield; earn an opportunity to win prizes. For more info, visit keelermuseum.org. GMO Films and...
April 2013 HomeBriefs: business accolades + new products
Ballard Green Plant Sale Members of the Ridgefield and Caudatowa garden clubs have been working hard since February preparing for their annual Ballard Greenhouse Plant Sale that first began in 1940. The event will be held on Friday and Saturday, May 10 and 11, 8:30 to 2, rain or shine, behind Ballard Park. Gardeners will...
