Transform your home’s exterior with a new front door
If you’re looking for a way to upgrade your exterior without any major renovations, look no further than your front door. Your front door is the focal…
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Housewarming rituals welcome new homeowners
You’re dreaming of snuggling up in front of the fireplace in your new home this winter, but right now you need to make this new space your own. There are…
The dishwasher wars: Who is right?
For an appliance that is supposed to save time, the dishwasher sure causes a lot of discord — mainly about how to load it. While it should be a simple…
Here’s a good approach to tidying
Bits of clutter: That nail file there, a random glass here, two pens on the table, yesterday’s mail. It all adds up to a junky look. One way to tackle…
Pest-proof your house before fall rolls in
Autumn is just around the corner, and many common household pests will start scouting out the best places to hunker down for the winter. Your house is one…
Want dinner in 10 hours? Smoker cooking makes tasty meat and vegetables
Grilling enthusiasts love the smoker and, if you have the time to do it, you’ll discover the thrill of smoky flavors. If you don’t have one, your home…
Fun pool games for kids and adults
White Whale Four good swimmers, ages 8+ One swimmer is elected to be the whale. The whale floats, or treads water in the center of the pool while the…
Tips for summer maintenance and curb appeal
* Mow to the right height. Set your mower to cut about three inches off the ground. Longer turf will retain more moisture and better shade the soil so the…
Redecorating? Do this first
Big redecorating plans call for planning, and if you are staring at an empty room, the first thing to do is choose furniture. Quoted in Living Etc,…
Time to clean house? Get the documents out of drawers
You might be surprised at how many people have financial documents scattered all over the house — on the kitchen counter, in the hall closet, a drawer,…