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5 Celebrating - Kitchens & Bathrooms
Celebrating the most used rooms in our house during their busiest time of the year.
Mulled Wine 7
This month’s cover was inspired by our favorite winter drink: Mulled Wine - perfect for a cold winter’s night.
All the Fixings.......................................... By Lindo’s
Whether you’re holding a festive feast or hosting the ultimate holiday party, you can create something special for friends and family.
Top Things........................By After Hours Plumbing 9 10 BS&R How To............................... By BS&R Group
Top things to think about when renovating your bathroom.
hoose the right wood for your project. When you’re deciding on C new projects it pays to do your homework.
with Style..................................By BAC 11 Renovation
A renovation that makes sense through style. Make your kitchen or bathroom look practically like new – as well as trendy and energy efficient – without it costing an arm and a leg.
12 Kitchen & Bathroom Hacks 13 Endless Kitchen Possibilities........By Surface Trends 8 Kitchen and Bathroom Hacks that will Upgrade your Life.
When you’re looking at either a fresh kitchen space or a kitchen reno you can do almost anything these days - the choice is yours.
Brief Guide
The Non Bermudian’s to buying Property In Bermuda by Sharon Cranfield of Cranfields Property Ltd. A Non Bermudian can purchase a house or condominium in Bermuda subject to certain restrictions. To qualify, a house must have an ARV (Annual Rental Value) of over $126,000 and a condominium an ARV over $25,800. Once the buyer enters into a contract to purchase a property they will be required to submit an application through their attorney for a “License to Acquire” to the Bermuda Government along with a consideration fee of $1,546. Currently the cost of the “License to Acquire” is 6% of the purchase price for a condominium, 8 % of the purchase price for a House and 6.5% for properties that are part of a Tourism Development.
After 31 March 2017 the license fees are due to increase to 8% on a condominium and 12.5% on a house. As per the Bermuda Immigration and Protection Act 2007 a Non Bermudian may not buy vacant land or commercial property. Non Bermudian owners of property may be granted permission to rent their property by the Immigration Department of the Bermuda Government. Permission rarely extends to periods of more than a year. If you are considering purchasing a home in Bermuda then any of IPN’s Real Estate Agents would be of great assistance to help navigate the process and suggest suitable properties for consideration.
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Celebrating the 2 most important rooms in your home! ‘Tis the season as they say and we all know what that means entertaining, hosting, and heading to events. Your home has never been this busy and your kitchen and bathroom are definitely taking the brunt of it! So we felt it appropriate to feature and celebrate the most used rooms in our house during their busiest time of the year. Entertaining involves a lot of cooking, baking, washing, mixing, and being in the kitchen in general - what would grandma’s stuffing recipe be without it? We’ve got all the info you need to make your kitchen and bathroom the best they can be for the winter season.
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Kitchens
Between the turkey, pumpkin pie, 14 guests for dinner, and a rockin NYE to plan your kitchen’s going to see a lot of action for the holidays and into the new year. Planning ahead to set up your kitchen to the best of it’s abilities, choosing products and designs that allow you to have a kitchen build perfect for you, and finding simple hacks and tips to help you get through it all will be the key to you making this winter season a simple one for you.
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Bathrooms
Ok, it’s not glamorous but everyone needs to use one. Either relaxing during the cold winter months with a nice soak or hosting a wild holiday party, your bathroom is going to get used…a lot. You want a bathroom that impresses this year and one that is beautiful as well as organized. Let it shine this year with some easy tips and products.
Mulled Wine
Warm, flavorful, and always so comforting!
This month’s cover was inspired by our favorite winter drink: Mulled Wine. Vino lovers know what we’re talking about with this deliciously warm drink, perfect for a cold winter’s night. Originating from Europe mulled wine is made with red wine, a variety of cinnamon, spice and everything nice and just a hint of brandy. What a wonderful way to make your home warm and festive. It’s a perfect beverage to make for entertaining and easy for those not comfortable in the kitchen. PREP TIME: 5 MINS COOK TIME: 15 MINS TOTAL TIME: 20 MINS DIRECTIONS:
INGREDIENTS: 1 (750 ml) bottle of dry red wine 1 orange, sliced into rounds 1/4 cup brandy (optional) 1/4 cup honey or sugar 8 whole cloves 2 cinnamon sticks 2 star anise optional garnishes: citrus slices (orange, lemon and/or lime), extra cinnamon sticks, extra star anise
Combine all ingredients in a non-aluminum saucepan, and bring to a simmer (not a boil - you don’t want to boil the alcohol out!) over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and let the wine simmer for at least 15 minutes or up to 3 hours. Strain, and serve warm with your desired garnishes. *You can also place the oranges, cloves, cinnamon, and star anise in a cheesecloth. Then simply strain and pull out the bundle when ready to serve. Recipe Source: ww.gimmiesomeoven.com
All the Fixings
The holiday season is all about making some truly special memories. Whether you’re holding a festive feast or hosting the ultimate holiday party, you can create something special for friends and family. There are many ways to host without being a kitchen Picasso and plenty of ways to prepare your home for guests. Here are our 6 tips for creating a holiday with all the fixings:
1. Choose a Theme
Introduce a conversation-starter and create excitement amongst guests by choosing a party theme. Host a “Winter White” party that asks guests to wear only white and offer white and sparkling wines and light-colored foods like shrimp, cheeses and shortbread cookies for dessert.
2. Add an Extra Splash of Colour Add colour to your holiday table by dropping a few raspberries into wine glasses filled with sparkling wine or club soda. Always keep frozen berries in the freezer during the holiday season. They are a pretty garnish for desserts and make even the simplest cocktails look more festive.
3. Dress Up Your Cheese Tray Put together a simple but spectacular cheese platter by providing a selection of 3–5 cheeses that have different textures and tastes. Soft cheese, like goat, pairs well with crackers and semi-hard cheese, like manchego, can stand up to the flavors of tangy jams or jellies. Serve smoked cheeses with nuts, such as walnuts, and aged cheeses, like Parmesan, with fresh, crisp vegetables such as celery or cucumber to highlight the flavors that develop during the aging process.
4. Practice “Mise en Place”
Have all the ingredients out and ready to go before you start cooking. This is a great way to discover you are short on ginger in time to buy more.
5. Think About the Atmosphere
Set your table accordingly. It’s what makes a dinner party a party. Your table scape doesn’t have to be over-the-top, but it should look nice. Candles are inexpensive, readily available, and a great place to start. Hosting a large party, consider some disposable holiday plates and cups for easy clean up.
6. Switch It Up
Make with something different at dinner. Instead of the usual turkey or ham try going with an organic chicken, like Bell and Evens organic chicken products. If you’re looking for something healthier and more environmental, finding products that are hormone free, no GMOs and humanely handled make all the difference. Not only will they taste yummier but your guests will thank you for a reprieve from the usual. Make your special memories this season. You can find all the fixings you need at Lindo’s to create a holiday party you can be proud of.
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When Renovating your Bathroom Expert Advice from After Hours Plumbing
It is a fact that from a resale prospective bathrooms & kitchens are what speak to potential buyers. It’s important to know your way when you are thinking of renovating these key features in your home. Are you upgrading a property to flip it or is this your home for the long term? If it is your home for the long term you will likely want to include a few “spoils” for yourself and the budget will most likely be higher in this scenario. So where do you start? As this is an investment in your property, you need to find a team of professionals to work with. A huge mistake that people make is to hire individual tradesmen for each area of the work, this can lead to major headaches for you. Take the time to find a reputable team/contractor. As a renovation specialist, After Hour Plumbing have reputable tilers, electricians and masons that work with you to ensure that the project runs smoothly for a timely completion. You do not want a situation where the plumber & electrician have to dig into your newly tiled walls! So it is very important that the work is carried out in the correct sequence. Coordinating the work is where investing in that reputable team will pay major dividens!! What are you starting with? Do you have cast iron drains and galvanized piping? If you choose not to replace these at this point you may live to regret it. It is an option to tie into the existing cast iron and galvanized pipe but these are probably already in a state of decay and if not replaced now will eventually rot and creates plumbing headaches in the near future. What alternative bathroom facilities do you have available for the duration of the project? This is not an overnight project and you will need options. Plan your space. Visit friends, attend Open Houses and really gain a sense of different styles & layouts. What combination works for you? Tub & shower combined? Separate tub & shower?
Tubs
come in many shapes and sizes. Explore the options and pick one that fits your size and lifestyle. Depending on your budget you may choose a shower with steam options, and of course there is no end to the shower options - rain, jets, massaging. Tubs also come in many varieties, whilst a Jacuzzi tub sounds great and may
be the right fit for you remember that there is upkeep involved. Again keep in mind if this is a flip project or a lifestyle choice. The major budget saver people choose is to keep an existing tub that looks good, however when the renovation is complete that old tub sticks out against the new. From our experience, we can not stress enough that if you are making an investment to renovate, don’t skimp and keep an old tub.
Sinks
come in all shapes and styles. Whilst pedistile sinks look great you may wish to restrict them for powder rooms as they offer no storage or counter space which in most bathrooms you will require both.
Toilets come in a range of prices from $400 - $6,000+ and are all built to do the same job. Fixtures ~ Here again there are so many options, just remember
if you are shopping overseas and you purchase a brand that is not available in Bermuda you may wish to purchase replacement parts at the same time. Fixtures have a short “shelf” life with new designs hitting the market all the time. When parts wear-out and the design has been discontinued (or never was available in Bermuda) the chances are you will be replacing the entire fixture.
BS&R How To: Choose the right wood for your project Expert Advice from BS&R Group There is a world of wood out there that varies enormously when it comes to quality, grade, grain, durability, and last but by no means least, cost. When you’re deciding on new projects it pays to do your homework. Knowing the distinctions between woods can make a huge difference in how your project comes out. Just know that there really isn’t an exact answer to the perfect wood and there are a lot of factors that can determine the longevity of your project. It all depends on the project, how you’re planning on using it, and how long you’d like it to last for.
Types of Wood: As we said, there is a lot of variety when it comes to wood. But for the most part all woods go into two categories: softwood and hardwoods. About 80% of all timber comes from softwoods that are from conifer trees like pine, fir, spruce, and cedar. These woods get their classification for a reason; they can be easily dented or scratched. Softwood lumber also absorbs and loses moisture much easier than hardwoods, so extra care must be taken to maintain the wood’s stability over a lifetime. Hardwoods are often more expensive and sometimes more challenging to work with, their upside is that most are denser, meaning many hardwoods will last longer than softwoods. Examples of hardwood trees include alder, balsa, beech, hickory, mahogany, maple, oak, teak, and walnut.
In Bermuda, we tend to use a lot of both. Obviously cedar is a popular choice here as well as any wood that can last outdoors or for a long time like teak and mahogany. In our opinion the best type of wood for Bermuda is acetylated wood, like Accoya. Treated wood, like Accoya, allows it to withstand rot and the elements as well as be more dimensionally stable than other woods, perfect for our temperatures here in Bermuda.
Project Type: The largest determining factor in the wood that you will choose is the project itself. What are you building? Are you building a deck or installing new floors? In both cases we recommend using a wood that is durable, like hardwood. Typically, high-quality furniture is also built with hardwood owing to aesthetic and durability. As a general rule, hardwoods are more expensive than softwoods, mainly because of their attractive and durable grains. Softwoods are also widely used for furniture and in building components like windows and doors. If you’re building something with intricate carvings, using a softwood like pine is popular because it is softer and easier to manipulate. Take time to think about what you want to build. What is your project? How do you want it to look like in the end? What’s your budget? And finally where is it going and how is it going to be used? When it comes to wood, you’ve got plenty to choose from.
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A renovation that makes sense through Expert Advice from BAC
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If you don’t have the time or money for a major renovation of your bathroom or kitchen, give it something slightly more than a simple cosmetic uplift. By going beyond just a lick of paint on the walls, you can make either room look practically like new – as well as trendy and energy efficient – without it costing an arm and a leg. Perhaps, in this day and age, the most important starting point in any renovation project is the ‘energy efficient’ part; with the technology we now have available, you can conserve up to 80% of the water typically used in older versions of ordinary plumbing fixtures. How? By choosing energy-efficient bath and sink faucets and water-saving showerheads, for starters. And just because they’re energy efficient doesn’t mean they need to be plain and boring. Kohler, for example, has a huge range of fixtures for both your bathroom and your kitchen, so you’ll be positively spoilt for choice. They’ve even got a showerhead that you can sing along to (the Moxie)! Oh, and if you’re looking to make your renovation a bigger project, take a look at the sinks, toilets and tubs – there’s something for every taste. Of course, we’re not just making empty talk here - in 2013 Kohler was recognized by the US Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense programme with the first-ever WaterSense Sustained
Excellence award for the company’s long-standing efforts to provide products that help save water in homes and businesses, as well as increase consumer awareness of water issues. By choosing Kohler products that have the WaterSense label you can be sure you’ll be making significant water savings and you can be sure the product will meet strict performance standards. While we’re talking about energy efficiency, make your whole home greener by replacing old incandescent lighting with compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) or LED lighting fixtures. We’ve even got those at the Showroom, and they can save as much as 40% on your household electricity usage. So brighten your mood and your home by adding a touch of style to your savings – we’ve got everything you need to pull your renovation together at the KOHLER® Next Generation Showroom at BAC on Mill Creek Road. Showroom hours are Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm, and Saturday 8:00am to 12:00pm. For more information call BAC at 292-0881 or go online at www.bac.bm
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8 Kitchen & Bathroom Hacks that will upgrade your life!
Clean your Cast Iron
De-fog your Mirror in Seconds Clean cast-iron without causing rust — Scrubbing cast-iron with soapy water is a no-no (it’ll strip away the seasoning on the pan built up from all those dishes). Instead, clean cast iron with a salt scrub to remove stuck-on bits of food.
De-crust a Microwave Soak a sponge in water, pop it in the microwave, and let it cruise around the turntable for a minute. This doublewhammy hack loosens all that gross caked on stuff inside the microwave (making it easier to wipe away later) plus it helps disinfect the sponge too!
Fixing a Slow Drain
When you shower, your mirror often fogs over even if you have a fan running. This makes the mirror pretty useless when you’re getting ready, but you can de-fog it in seconds with a blow dryer. All you do is point the blow dryer at the mirror and watch as the fog disappears. Before trying those harsh chemicals try pouring a 1/2 cup of baking soda and a cup of white vinegar down the drain. Cover the drain with a cloth or stopper for 5 mins then flush with a gallon of boiling water.
How to Fix a Running Toilet
Gather Loose Lids Utilize thrifty organizers to make over the chaotic space where you stash food-storage containers. A wall file mounted to a cabinet door is an easy solution for separating plastic lids from bases.
Combat Cross Contamination Have two cutting boards—one for raw meat, one for everything else. It will help separate uncooked meat juices from raw fruit and veggies, keeping you and your family safe from cross contamination. If you’re extra ambitious, purchase two different colored boards so there’s no confusion. 12 Island Property News • Kitchens & Bathrooms 2016 • www.ipn.bm
First, try jiggling the handle. If that doesn’t stop the toilet from running, open the tank lid and have a peek inside. Check out the flapper and flush valve, and clean or replace as necessary. If you continue to have a problem, drop a bit of food coloring into the tank. If you see the color seeping into the bowl, you may have a leak that requires further investigation.
Install a picture ledge above your sink A slender picture ledge from IKEA can hold more than framed photos. Add one right between your bathroom mirror and sink, and rest your favorite perfume or cologne, hand soap and lotion, scented candle, and hair products on top.
Endless Kitchen Possibilities Expert Advice from Surface Trends
Kitchens are full of possibilities. When you’re looking at either a fresh kitchen space or a kitchen reno you can do almost anything these days. The choice is yours. We see it everyday with our stone and tile products and the many possibilities they bring to a client. The kitchen is a central part of any home and its design is just as important as its function. Design styles ranging from modern to traditional and rustic to vintage can all use products like Silestone to create a unique, personalized space. One of the industry’s newest products, Silestone provides an ideal surface for a variety of places: kitchen countertops, bathrooms, flooring, and wall cladding. A combination of natural quartz and other raw materials, Silestone is extraordinarily hard and resilient. The design of your kitchen may be defined by different variables such as size, style and colour preferences. That’s what makes products like Silestone so valuable. Products that offer beauty similar to natural stone while also in a wide range of colors and textures give customers quality and, best of all, choice.
That’s what we’re all looking for when building a kitchen. Choice. Utilizing a surface material with benefits created specifically for kitchens and bath design applications enables customers to build something just for them. Available in more than 90 colors Silestone guarantees the perfect color for your designs. Also coming in three textures, polished, suede, and volcano the product gives you endless possibilities. Besides variety we also want quality. Kitchens are one of the most used rooms in the house. So when thinking about building or renovating you have to consider the durability of the products you put into it. An extra bonus for the products being stain resistant. Non-porous surfaces like Silestone add an extra touch of ease to a kitchen. There are many things so can do in a kitchen. Make the choice a smart one. Embrace the possibilities and have a kitchen you love for years to come.
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$6,500/Month - Warwick
Furnished modern spacious town-home with ocean views comprises on the lower level an open plan living / dining, eat-in kitchen with island, den and powder room. The upper level has a master bedroom with lots of closets, ensuite bathroom and balcony to enjoy the views. Two additional bedrooms share a full bathroom. Laundry. Carpeted bedrooms & no yard. Call Bermuda Longtail Real Estate, 232-2769 or email cesa@bermudalongtail.com.
Brand new main house with pool , spectacular views of South Shore, amazing views of the Great Sound (where Americas Cup practicing is), minutes away from Warwick Park Beach & playground. Huge open plan living room dining room combined & galley style kitchen with stainless appliances. Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms with full bathroom. Huge gardens for parking or entertaining. All new & all lovely! Tiled floors & air-conditioning throughout. Don’t miss out on this opportunity. Contact Bermuda Longtail Real Estate, 232-2769 or cesa@bermudalongtail.com or visit our website www.bermudalongtailrealestate.com.
Southampton – 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, fully furnished short term rental - available February through August. Very Spacious 5 bedroom 5.5 bathrooms, huge reception rooms and designer kitchen with full amenities and only a short walk to South Shore Beaches. The Royal Naval Dockyard and Americas Cup Village are only 15 minutes away. Contact information: Jasmine, Cranfields Property Bermuda Ltd email: jasmine@bda4sale.com or 7075679 if you would like an appointment to view.
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