Inspired by one of our newest projects the team has put together a collection of our favorite bungalow books!!

This is the link for our showecase home in this years Utah Valley Parade of homes. We hope to see you all there!

Utah Valley Parade of Homes

With spring comes landscaping…Here are a few books that we recommend to get your creative side up and running!!

Everyone here at SCHD, would like to take a moment to thank all of our clients from 2010. We want to wish all of you who moved into your homes a happy and prosperous new year. It was a pleasure working with you, and we hope the experience was pleasant for you as well.

We would like to thank our many, many business partners for making 2010 a year of re-growth. After the horrific housing crash in 2008 it is good to see that the pieces are getting sorted out and that some of our developers and contractors are starting to breath again.

We are excited for 2011, we are working hard with one of our builders (Pepperdign Homes) to create and amazing home for this years 2011 Salt Lake County Parade of Homes. And we are happy to be part of another parade.

May this year be good, prosperous, and exciting for all!

Sincerely, The SCHD Team.

This article hits home as to why it is SOOOO important to get a meth test done when buying an existing home. Even if you forgo the inspection…..ALWAYS TEST FOR METH.

This article is from the CNN.com web page

Couple’s first home is a meth houseBy Sarah Hoye, CNN

The couple also received a certificate of approval from the borough inspector stating that a general inspection revealed “no imminent hazards” and the home was “in compliance” with borough codes.

The couple thought they had done everything right. But there was one thing missing from the to-do list for the first-time homebuyers: a test for methamphetamine.

“It’s horrifying,” said Quigley, 31. “This is the worst possible thing that could happen to a homebuyer. Period.”

Routine home inspections generally do not include searching for signs of meth labs, according to David Tamny, president of the American Society of Home Inspectors.

“That would be well beyond the scope and well beyond states’ statutes for home inspectors,” he said. “There are certain trainings or awareness seminars, but there’s never been much more than voluntary participation.”

Check out the full article here and let us know what you think!!

Couples's first home is a meth house

Here is a modified version of Grandpa’s Eggnog (From Food Network’s Alton Brown)……Try it out and let us know what you think!

Ingredients
• 4 egg yolks
• 1/3 cup sugar, plus 1 tablespoon
• 1 pint whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3 ounces bourbon
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 4 egg whites*

Directions
In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the egg yolks until they lighten in color. Gradually add the 1/3 cup sugar and continue to beat until it is completely dissolved. Add the milk, cream, bourbon and nutmeg and stir to combine.

Place the egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer and beat to soft peaks. With the mixer still running gradually add the 1 tablespoon of sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
Whisk the egg whites into the mixture. Chill and serve.

Cook’s Note: For cooked eggnog, follow procedure below.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the egg yolks until they lighten in color. Gradually add the 1/3 cup sugar and continue to beat until it is completely dissolved. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, over high heat, combine the milk, heavy cream and nutmeg and bring just to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and gradually temper the hot mixture into the egg and sugar mixture. Then return everything to the pot and cook until the mixture reaches 160 degrees F. Remove from the heat, stir in the bourbon, pour into a medium mixing bowl, and set in the refrigerator to chill.
In a medium mixing bowl, beat the egg whites to soft peaks. With the mixer running gradually add the 1 tablespoon of sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Whisk the egg whites into the chilled mixture.

Salt Lake Tour

Guided by a professional Storyteller, you will travel by bus to the great “haunts” of the City and learn about the ghosts who dwell in the historic buildings and cemeteries. All Salt Lake City tours begin behind The Rio Grande Building at 300 S. 500 W. Tours last approximately 1.5 – 2 hours.

In 2010, tours will run every Friday and Saturday night in October. We recommend that you reserve your tickets well in advance, however, if you don’t have a reservation and you would like to go on the tour, remaining seats will be sold on a first-come, First-served basis at the time of each tour! Please call 1-801-529-4497 for reservations.

Ogden Tour

Guided by a professional Storyteller, you will travel by bus to the great “haunts” of the City and learn about the ghosts who dwell in the historic buildings and cemeteries. All Ogden tours begin at the parking lot North of the Union Station Tours last approximately 1.5 – 2 hours.

In 2010, tours will run every Friday and Saturday night in October. We recommend that you reserve your tickets well in advance. however, if you don’t have a reservation and you would like to go on the tour, remaining seats will be sold on a first-come, First-served basis at the time of each tour. Please call 1-801-604-1218 for reservations.

Adult $18
Student/Senior $15
Child/Group (10+) $12

Bring a canned good for the Utah Food Bank and receive $1 off regular ticket price!