Bathroom Upgrades to Impress Guests Game night, girls’ night or family reunion - your home serves as the backdrop for many occasions. Preparing your space for friends and family can feel like a heavy undertaking, but with a few simple entertaining tips, hosts can wave goodbye to anxieties. toilet overflow, especially in someone else’s home. Consider a Delta toilet with FlushIQ technology, which offers overflow prevention and leak detection, and boasts a touch-free sensor, eliminating the need to touch a dirty handle. * Pre-Guest Prep. Greet your guests with a warm welcome by preparing appetizers and drinks beforehand. Plan for ten bite-sized portions per guest - like bacon-wrapped dates or stuffed mushrooms - that are visually enticing, but not intimidating. More importantly, rehearse the recipe beforehand. No host should spend the party in the kitchen experimenting on a first-time dish. * Less Is More. Save money and lighten your “to-do” list by simplifying tasks. For example, when hosting a dinner, choose a simple candle display instead of extravagant flowers. When preparing for the holidays, fill a glass bowl with holiday ornaments or venture outside for pinecones, which can serve as a fresh and festive centerpiece. * Space Is Key. Be mindful of how your home coincides with the theme of your party. Game day? Have plenty of seats in front of the screen and a “sideline lounge” for those who prefer to socialize. Girls’ night? Don’t stress about chairs. Encourage guests to congregate in various areas - like a “choose your own fruit” sangria bar. * Overflow Free. The bath is one of the highest-traffic areas during game day or the holidays and most people’s top bathroom concern is the fear of * Clean As You Go. Clear your dishwasher before the party and rinse dinnerware throughout the evening to avoid a messy kitchen. A Delta faucet with Touch2O Technology makes it easy to start and stop the flow of water with a simple tap anywhere on the handle or spout - a perfect accessory for quick and easy cleaning. Whether you’re ramping up for game day or holiday cocktails with the inlaws, the entertaining season can be made much easier with a few simple adjustments. v Family Features Larry’s Improves Lives of Each Customer With more than 30 years in the heating and cooling business – Larry has dedicated himself to providing the best comfort solutions to fit your personal and commercial needs while respecting your budget. Larry and Peggy Olson started the business in 1981 out of their garage, with the mission to improve the lives of each customer. They never dreamed their business would become this large. Larry’s is an authorized dealer for Lennox and Carrier with more than 25 employees and more than 10,000 heating and cooling systems installed in our area. They have earned a reputation for doing the job right the first time. Larry’s offers more options for customers to buy local. They 14 • TODAY’S HOME - Spring 2015 sell KozyHeat gas fireplaces and from start to finish they provide complete installation, venting, gas piping, wood and cultured or natural stone mantels. So, whether you need routine maintenance, emergency repair (24 hour, any day, any time), replacement equipment or a complete system, you can depend on your locally owned family business, Larry’s Heating and Cooling. In 1998 they chose to expand their business even further, after moving to 920 Broadway they purchased a Slumberland Furniture franchise, with over 28,000 square feet to offer Yankton and the surrounding area another local shopping choice. Yankton Slumberland offers FREE professional interior design to help you choose from brand names such as La-Z-boy, Broyhill, Tempurpedic, Simmons & Sealy. You will also like the 20% discount you receive on your order when you take advantage of the free in home consultation. Slumberland is known for offering unbeatable financing options to help make it easier to have the home of your dreams. Slumberland, it’s a good life. v Editorial provided by Larry’s Heating & Cooling and Slumberland The Flue Doctors Certified Chimney Sweeps Certified Dryer Exhaust Technicians PR Olson 665-5181 800-545-2847 We Make House Calls!