Southern Maryland This is Living - On-line Edition - Volume 9, Number 1, Spring 2007

Volume 9, Number 1, Spring 2007 The articles presented here are a sample of what is available in the hardcopy magazine. Magazines are on-sale now at your local news stands and supermarkets. You can also subscribe or renew on-line. Select articles from previous editions can be found in our on-line Archive. Enter for your chance to win a free TWO-YEAR subscription to the magazine.
		It's springtime, time for home improvement! I bought my house just 4 1/2 years ago, and ever since I've slowly been making it into my dream home. It's a house constantly in transition. More...
		If someone wrote a book about the revival of the bald eagle population in the United States since bald eagles were listed as endangered several decades ago, the endurance of this bird of prey in Charles County, as well as Maryland overall, could take up a major chapter. More...
		Decorating a home without the inclusion of artwork is like trying to cook a meal without the key ingredients-it isn't possible. Today, enhancing a home's aesthetic value by adding works of art is considered a given. More...
		Did you know that acid rain comes out clean when it passes through a thatch layer of turf grass? So what else can a healthy, lush, green lawn do for you? It cools the environment during hot days, releases oxygen and takes toxins out of the air. But before you rush out to purchase your standard grass seed, consider what these experts have to say. More...
		Maryland's public school system was officially born in 1865-during the same time that the Civil War ended, President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, and Congress amended the Constitution to abolish slavery. More...
		Whether they're spending money on improving their landscaping, upgrading and changing their interiors, or actually completely renovating, most people believe that what they spend will give them an equal increase in value. But that is not necessarily true; unfortunately, cost does not equal value. More...
		Robert's Restaurant owner and chef Kevin Jeffrey has been cooking up his own creations in the kitchen since January 2006 when Robert's Deli expanded into a full-service restaurant. Here, Chef Kevin shares a full, fresh menu fit for any spring celebration. More...
		"I was driven to do this," says Sarah Houde, a Hollywood scientist turned potter. While studying marine biology in college, Houde registered for an astronomy class. Learning the astronomy class was full, she decided on a pottery class instead. That was the beginning of Houde's "call to pottery." Destiny some might say. More...
		"Because the market is slowing down, sellers need to make their house stand out. Staging is the way to accomplish that," says Kortie. More...
		Replacing your windows or customizing your existing ones opens up a world of possibilities and benefits for you and your family. Not only will it increase the value of your home if you ever plan on selling, but it can also make your current living space much more enjoyable and economical. More...