OK, the fallout from this pandemic is bad, but people, it’s time to stop wringing your hands. Put down the remote, step away from the fridge and do something that can really make a difference: Create ...
I live in an apartment with an incredibly shady so-called backyard: a 10-by-15-foot expanse of dirty concrete tucked behind my driveway. I’ve always wanted a big garden, but, unless a demolition crew ...
If you need more shoe storage, this DIY rack is a cheap, environmentally-friendly solution — all you need are water bottles, ...
Best solar investments for your home. Solar lights work by storing the power of the sun during the day for use at night. Because these systems are small, they don’t require much energy to work and are ...
Add a bit of seasonal beauty to your front steps, window boxes, and other outdoor spaces with winter containers.
Feeding birds is a simple way to help local wildlife. Providing feeders gives birds vital nutrition to help support declining populations. However, you don't need to spend lots of money on feeders.
As bottles of hand sanitizer fly off store shelves, home recipes for brewing your own coronavirus-killing concoction are piling up online. And some of the posts call for using vodka. A word from ...
Winter sun can make your lips dry out or irritate your lips. Use a strong SPF lip balm or keep them covered with a scarf.
Crepey skin is what happens when the skin starts to lose its bounce, thickness and natural spring, leaving it looking a bit ...
It is easy to overlook cleaning out a drain but it can become the filthiest area in a home due to the substances that go down ...
A drain can become the filthiest area in a home as it will attract bacteria, mold and even flies to a kitchen or bathroom if ...
Key Takeaways Sparkling clean glass shower doors help a bathroom look showroom ready.Hard water minerals and soap scum can create spots and an opaque film on glass shower doors.Baking soda, dish soap, ...
Cut to moving into my current (and final) apartment in May, and there was a perfect spot to put a faux fireplace: a huge ...
Your walls play a big role in shaping how your home feels. Sometimes, certain wall choices can make a space feel cramped or ...
Where to place wallpaper when chair rail is involved is a straight-up design dilemma. The truth is, the best choice ...
There’s something satisfying about getting your hands dirty in the garden, especially when you know it will pay off next ...
Clear out spent vegetable beds, then lightly turn the soil, incorporating compost, well-rotted manure and, if indicated by a ...
South Florida isn't exactly a locavore's paradise-- "locally grown" around here usually means mangoes filched from your neighbor's tree in the dead of night (at least for me). But maybe that's beginning to change, or at least we're finally starting to get some credible sources of locally grown food. New...
The blend of two of my very favorite things (fabric and Christmas) makes Christmas quilting pure magic. It’s the perfect way to welcome the season! The pretty holiday fabric inspires my creativity, and the finished products are rewarding. That’s why I’m so excited to share this updated list of free Christmas quilt patterns for you. Enjoy the season!You’ll find patterns here that range in size and experience level. Use your newest fabric bundles or your piles of scraps from last
Composting is a wonderful hobby to take on as a gardener. Not only does it provide you with nutrient-rich matter to feed your plants, it's also rewarding to watch waste be repurposed into something ...