Local. 

It's a movement that's happening all across America and Omaha is one of the best examples of this revolutionary trend. 

A few weeks ago we featured four restaurants that were highlighted in a Food Network article about must-eat locations for Omaha newcomers. Kitchen Table, the Farnam St. favorite, was one of the places on the Food Network list. 

So, this past week, we decided to send owners Colin and Jessica Duggan a few interview questions about the Omaha food scene and the story behind Kitchen Table. Bon apetit!

At which point did you guys decided to open Kitchen Table and what led you to make the decision?

Opening a  restaurant was always kind of in the back of our heads. Colin's job as a chef gave us an awesome

Today we got an alert through Omaha.com's Twitter accoutn saying rainstorms are in the forecast for the next couple of days.

That got us thinking, "What can we do to make sure our homes are prepared for thunderstorms and heavy rain?"

So, we did a little research on a couple of our favorite home improvement sites and came up with this great list of things you can do to prep your house for heavy weather. Some of these tips are pretty technical, but well worth a read in light of any future repairs or upgrades you want to make to you home.
 

Ring-Shank Nails Are Tough Customers

This tip comes by way of beloved home improvement boss Bob Vila. Nails with ring shanks differ from the nails most of us are used to. They have a spiraled shank

Summer's sweltering temperatures are right around the corner. 

It's time to clean off the grill, overhaul the lawnmower and get the back patio ready for three months of barbecues and plenty of sunshine. 

But while you're getting things ready for an endless string of backyard parties, don't forget to set aside time to do a few very important things to your home to make sure it -- like your grill -- is ready to take on all that the summer has to give. We've done a little research and come up with five things you need to know about summer home maintenance. 

Four Summer Household Tips

1. Check those windows

Windows play a vital role in keeping the cold and the heat out of your home so you don't have to spend a fortune on heating and air

This weekend's Berkshire-Hathaway shareholder's meeting will attract thousands of people to Omaha, but their interests won't solely be focused on what's happening at CenturyLink Center.

Hundreds of visitors will pay homage to investment wizard Warren Buffett by traveling to the billionaire's Omaha home.

We're just warning you – you're going to be surprised the first time you see Warren Buffett's house. You're aren't going to believe your eyes. It's that different.

What you may not know is that, of all the mansionish sprawl which encapsulates the homes of America's most famous businessmen, Warren Buffett has managed to remain untouched and unspoiled by the pressure to express wealth through gaudy properties as big as neighborhoods

SmartAsset.com listed the top ten cities for first-time homebuyers.

The website looked at cities above 300,000 people and used three criteria.

• Affordability
• Accessibility
• Stability

Omaha came in at #6. Here were the results.

Spring is finally here and with the weather starting to improve, it's time to focus on your home's curb appeal.

We did a post last year on spring lawn care tips. Take a look at that post for some great advice.

If you are looking to hire a lawn service, check out our Omaha home service directory.

It's that time of year again. Let's take a look at the most expensive homes sold in Omaha during 2014.

If you want to take a look at our older posts, here you go.

• 5 Most Expensive Homes Sold in Omaha During First Half of 2013
• 5 Most Expensive Homes Sold in Omaha During 2012
• First Half of 2011
• Second Half of 2011

#5

This home is located in Linden Estates.

Sale Price: $1.8 Million

14243 Hamilton St.

6 Bedrooms
13 Bathrooms
23,118 Square Feet

#4

This home is located in the Fairacres neighborhood of midtown Omaha.

6710 Davenport St.

$2 Million

4 Bedrooms
6 Bathrooms
6,603 Square Feet

#3

This home is

Living in Nebraska, no matter how beautiful it may be, will inevitably mean that you will be dealing with snow in your driveway, one your car and around your home when the temperatures drop. Snow may have nostalgic qualities and it can be fun for the kids to play in, but when everything is said and done snow can be a pain in your back. 

Snow removal requires a lot of time and a lot of labor, and this is why many Nebraskans choose to hire a snow removal company with all of the right industrial equipment to deal with the snow for them. If you are wondering just how much you will spend to leave the shoveling and plowing to the professionals, read this guide to the cost of snow removal. 

What is the Price Range of Snow Removal in Nebraska?

The

Temps are rising and that means it's the perfect time to start thinking about waterfront homes.

Currently, there are about 100 properties for sale in the Omaha area. If you are searching for lake front property, we've made it easy. We've created a page with all the waterfront listings in the Omaha area.

We've also broken the page into the most popular areas. 

• Newport Landing - Bennington
• West Shores - Waterloo
• Hawaiian Village
• Valley Shores
• Carter Lake
• Ginger Cove
• Beaver Lake
• Buccaneer Bay
• Mallard Landing
• Lake Waconda
• Fremont
• Riverfront (Missouri River & Elkhorn River

If you are in the market for a lakefront property, reach out.

When you have a nice kitchen, you can show off your place and get more money for it once you sell it. However, other times, you may waste your money if you only upgrade certain parts or spend too much. With this in mind, here are five inexpensive kitchen updates you can do with ease.

New faucet and sink

Without a doubt, if you have an older home, the faucet and sink are outdated. To fix this, you should buy a new combination then install it at your house. Since this is a relatively easy job, you can do it in an afternoon. While you are at it, you should inspect the garbage disposal and pipes as this is an easy time for you to make adjustments. Either way, whether you opt for a high-end approach or a simple one, you will go a long way in