Painting Furniture: From Blah to Bold

Painting Furniture: From Blah to Bold

Your new best friend: 100-150 grit sandpaper. Your old best friend: Your manicure (seriously, wear gloves). I believe in giving credit where credit is due. Before embarking on this project, I looked a bit online and found Diane’s tips on “in my own style” valuable....
Finding the Perfect (Garden) Mix

Finding the Perfect (Garden) Mix

Some purchase and cultivate compost bins in their gardens, others designate a space for an open pile of vegetable ends and grass clippings. Whatever the method, the process can be rewarding for plants and the general environment surrounding the house. Kathie...

Embrace Your Home’s Scars

I have been doing some spring cleaning around my house.  With the windows open and the sunlight streaming in, I am motivated to dump the drudgery of winter that had accumulated in closets, drawers, and cabinets.  The brilliance of sunlight does a marvelous...

An Introvert’s Guide to Quiet Spaces

Women who lean toward a more introverted outlook are not necessarily shy, and needing a little calm in each day does not make them less likely to go out and meet new people. Stephanie Wagner considers herself introverted meaning she values her quiet time and prefers...

Is Your Water Heater Running?

Water heaters are second only to household heating when it comes to biggest energy drain on your home, and if your water heater is old, it’s probably sucking up more energy than necessary. Educate yourself on the statics and logistics of purchasing a new, energy...