Month: August 2020

‘Friends’ Star Matthew Perry Lists His Luxurious Malibu Home for $14.95 Million

michael jhon 3 weeks ago

You can live the lifestyle of Chandler Bing, but it’s going to cost you. That’s right, friends, four-time Emmy nominee Matthew Perry has put his contemporary Malibu beach house up for sale. The asking price for the 5,500-square-foot property is $14.95 million.



a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances: You can live the lifestyle of Chandler Bing. 'Friends' star Matthew Perry has listed his contemporary Malibu beach home for $14.95 million.

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You can live the lifestyle of Chandler Bing. ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry has listed his contemporary Malibu beach home for $14.95 million.

The luxury home sits on a premiere beachfront lot off of iconic Malibu Road. It features an open floor plan with expansive wood floors, beamed ceilings, and glass walls that open to jaw-dropping views of the Pacific Ocean. The loft-style property has four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms, as well as a home movie theater with rows of plush white couches, a recreation room big enough to house a ping-pong table, and a private outdoor spa. Another showstopper is

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Taco Bell unveils new restaurant design, emphasizing the drive-thru and limiting human interaction

michael jhon 3 weeks ago

Taco Bell’s newest restaurant design emphasizes the drive-thru and limits human interaction, making it more suitable for the coronavirus era.

The most significant difference is the size. Taco Bell is cutting back on dining room seating and adding a second drive-thru lane dedicated to pick-up orders made on its app. The “Go Mobile” concept is debuting next year.

The “evolved restaurant is specifically designed for guests to order ahead through the brand’s mobile app and enjoy the Taco Bell experience in a frictionless way,” the company said in a release Thursday.

The design is in response to the changing ways consumers began ordering fast food since the pandemic’s start. Digital orders and drive-thrus exploded in popularity for basically every chain, including Chipotle, McDonald’s and Starbucks.

Taco Bell owner Yum! Brands said it served an additional 5 million cars through the taco chain’s drive-thrus compared with the same time a year

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Matthew Perry cuts price on ‘mansion in the sky’

michael jhon 3 weeks ago

Neal J. Leitereg and Jack Flemming
 |  Los Angeles Times

The price for Matthew Perry’s “mansion in the sky” is coming back down to earth. The actor of “Friends” fame relisted his Century City penthouse this week for $27 million, down from $35 million last year.

Located within the Century high-rise, the full-floor residence was reimagined during Perry’s ownership by architect Scott Joyce and interior designer LM Pagano.

Subdued colors, textured accents and modern fixtures dominate the 9,300-square-foot floor plan. Four private terraces take in views from every direction.

An open-concept living room, center-island kitchen and custom screening room are among the living spaces. Four bedrooms include an expanded master suite outfitted with dual bathrooms, walk-in closets and a plush sitting area.

The 140-unit Century building, designed by Robert A.M. Stern, was completed in 2009. Concierge and security services, a fitness studio, a swimming pool and four acres of gardens

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Dirty Fingernails: Garden scissors and string trimmer best tools for weed control | Local News

michael jhon 3 weeks ago

When you look at that list, you will be able to see what applies to your garden corner. Change the nutrition, compaction, drainage, or shade, and your garden plants soon will outgrow the moss.

Meanwhile, you need not worry about getting rid of moss. It does not harm other plants, does not even compete with them. Moss simply sits there on the soil surface, filling in a blank.

Q: How thorough a job should I be doing at pulling the roots of weeds?

A: I would not bother with weed roots at all. Save time and energy by cutting the weeds at ground level. Leave the roots to decay in the ground; they will add organic matter to the soil.

The last weed will never disappear from garden or lawn. Weeds are the adventurers, the pioneers, the buccaneers of the plant world. The gardener’s job is to hold weeds to

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5 tips on how to conserve energy with household appliances

michael jhon 3 weeks ago

As residents in South Texas already know, August weather can be brutal — with temperatures reaching 100 degrees or higher.

According to CPS Energy, high-energy demand days are a few days each summer when demand for electricity is highest, and they typically occur from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on very hot days.

Every bit of conserved energy helps CPS Energy continue to power San Antonio. CPS Energy has provided five tips on how you can potentially save money on your energy bill by conserving energy with your washer, dryer and dishwasher.

  1. Save money by letting the Texas heat dry your clothes. Use a clothesline or drying rack instead of the dryer. If your clothes dry a little stiff, use your dryer’s fluff cycle (before 3 p.m. or after 7 p.m.).
  2. Run your washer, dryer and dishwasher only when they are fully loaded.
  3. Wash your laundry with cold water.
  4. Don’t
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The best single bedding sets for your room in halls

michael jhon 3 weeks ago

If you’re hoping to head off to university in September, let’s get the most important thing sorted first – your bedroom.

Once you’ve had a drink or two to celebrate getting in, it’s time to start buying everything you need to make your new pad look as cool as possible. If you’re not sure where to start, the easiest way to give your new home an instant update is to splash out on a fresh single bedding set – especially if you’ve got a double bed at home, as you’re probably going to be switching to a single come Freshers week.

The bed is always the focal point of any sleeping space, but especially so in tiny student rooms. Dressing it properly is really important if you want to make your new digs feel cosy and homely, and the duvet is one of the easiest way to do that seeing

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Plainfield Wow House: Spacious Town home With Pond View

michael jhon 3 weeks ago

PLAINFIELD, IL — This modern home has everything from picturesque outdoor views to a kitchen stocked with modern appliances and a balcony to enjoy the home-cooked meals.

  • Address: 14644 Paul Revere Ln, Plainfield, Illinois
  • Price: $219,900
  • Square Feet: 1757
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2 Full and 1 Half Baths
  • Built: 2009
  • Features: Feast your eyes on this spacious and elegant town home with basement and two-car garage near downtown Plainfield! This meticulously maintained home boasts mahogany wood floors, designer lighting throughout, warm paint colors and a picturesque pond view outside your front windows. Custom kitchen features 42 maple cabinets with under counter lighting, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, travertine stone backsplash and a balcony to enjoy your home-cooked meals. Furnace is just two years old! Large master bedroom includes a sizable walk-in closet and master bathroom. Two other bedrooms and a bathroom complete the second floor along with plush carpet, a
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LG Introduces Industry’s First Smart Ranges With Iconic ‘Knock On’ InstaView Technology Plus Air Fry

michael jhon 3 weeks ago

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — With more Americans cooking at home than ever, LG Electronics USA is helping provide meal inspiration and faster, more convenient prep with the introduction of the industry’s first line of smart ranges to offer the exclusive LG InstaView™ “knock on” technology plus Air Fry. With four new models starting at $1,099, LG InstaView Ranges with Air Fry help families break free of mealtime monotony with access to apps offering tens of thousands recipes that send specific oven temperatures and cook times directly to the oven for flawless results.1 Plus, LG smart ranges have peace of mind built in thanks to LG Proactive Customer Care – an exclusive preventive maintenance service that sends users customizes tips and alerts to keep their range performing its best for the long haul.

“As U.S. consumers prepare more meals at home, they are craving

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Birch Lane Has a Secret Section Stocked with Southern Farmhouse Furniture and Decor

michael jhon 3 weeks ago

What does a discount retailer do when they overstock their shelves? Discount the goods even more, of course. Your favorite shop might slash prices every few months, opening its doors with a grand event that brings in a herd of bargain hunters. But with Birch Lane, you don’t have to wait for a sale to get in on a good deal. You actually don’t even have to get off your couch.



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When we stumbled upon The Outlet from Birch Lane, it was a game changer. A whole section of new, on-trend items on sale simply because they were overstocked? Sign us up. Whether you shop by department or peruse their handpicked sales customized for your needs based on your recent shopping, there’s always something on sale.

So what makes it different from a regular site sale? Even though the sale is always on, the

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Historic charm, modern comfort make for golden combo on Prince Edward Street for $1,385,000 | Home & Garden

michael jhon 3 weeks ago

“For downtown living, to have sunny and shady spots, plenty of room for recreation and some nice sitting areas … that is pretty unique,” she said. “Plus, I’ve planted hundreds of bulbs through the years, so you’ll have something blooming all four seasons. It’s very pretty.”

Perhaps the Castles’ favorite upgrade has been the home’s attic. They have morphed the third-floor space into a contemporary, bright and insulated haven, perfect for kids’ slumber parties or, on the flip side, a quiet area for guests.

Also upstairs are the home’s four bedrooms, three of which have their own bathrooms.

Whereas the attic certainly emits modern vibes, the bulk of the home retains its historic allure. Among the features you’ll notice throughout are its original blown-glass windows, towering arches, original hardware on doors, real plaster walls, resurfaced hardwood floors and pocket doors.

Upon arrival to its front patio, you’ll notice the ornate

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