Improve Your Home and Garden
Inspired by the rising popularity of locally grown food plus a desire to be thrifty during these iffy economic times, many homeowners have begun growing their own fruits and vegetables. Come harvest time, however, even a modestly sized garden can produce a bumper crop of tomatoes, cucumbers, green beans and radishes that one family [...]
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It’s only October, and already it feels like winter is in too much of a hurry to get here. That means millions of us are about to start sharing our living quarters with some unwanted guests – those “snowbirds”–the mice–who move indoors as outdoor temperatures drop. I think the little darlings are perfectly adorable–in cartoon [...]
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Are you a restless sleeper? Then try this visualization process: Close your eyes. You’re in a peaceful woodland setting. Imagine the sun glinting through the leaves above, dropping splashes of bright light here and there. Hear that sound of a babbling brook nearby? Shiver at the anticipation of cold water on your feet as you [...]
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Whether you are looking for a way to cut down your monthly bills or to better the environment, there are a few things you can do in your home to make a big impact on both. It’s simple as flipping a switch or cutting back; here are a few other easy ways to make your [...]
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It’s an all-too-frequent mistake new homeowners make. They move in and immediately begin the process of making the home “theirs.” I’m not talking about slapping some paint on the walls and pulling up or installing carpeting. The changes I’m referring to are major – walls taken down, kitchens dismantled, bathrooms ripped out. If the homeowners [...]
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I’m old enough to remember seeing (and being fascinated by) old wind mills here and there on farms in the Midwest where I grew up. In earlier years, before electricity reached parts of the rural Midwest, it was not uncommon to see these home wind turbines whirling away, generating electricity for rural families that otherwise [...]
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Mmmm. Chocolate. For most of us (read: Women), just the mention of chocolate puts us in an altered state. What is better than a bite of sumptuous, richly decadent chocolate that melts to a smooth, buttery consistency in your mouth, delighting all your senses and leaving you craving more? Well, according to Missionary Chocolates founder [...]
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Andrew Koyaanisqatsi is passionate about solar energy. You could say he was raised on it. Growing up in the 1970′s, his family home used solar energy to heat their water. His environmental awareness, which began at a young age, has shaped his adult life. Seeking to marry his love of the environment with his more [...]
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Margarita pizza is very popular in Italy and has its roots in Naples Did you know pizza did not become popular in America until after WWII? When soldiers who were stationed in Italy came back home from their service, they spilled the beans on a little unknown secret the Italians gave away. It was the [...]
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It is important to know the volume of water in your backyard pond for a couple of reasons. When you are constructing your water feature, you will need to know the volume it will hold in order to get the correct size pump to recirculate the water effectively. Poor water circulation will result in a [...]
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…and How to Stay Warm While You Wait! Inevitably, the heating system in your home won’t fail on a crisp, October morning, but on the coldest, harshest day of the year! If the failure occurs in the morning on a weekday, you may be fortunate enough to have a repair professional available that day [...]
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Whether for resale value or just the daily enjoyment of your home, sustainable landscaping designs are great investments. Sure, you can create your own garden and landscaping plan. But starting with a professional’s design ensures that all of the latest developments are incorporated. After that initial stage, handling maintenance yourself will be simpler and more enjoyable. [...]
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When there’s a bumper crop of fresh herbs, the best way to preserve them is in oil. Here’s a great recipe to do this. Pluck leaves from the stems and pack them down in a measuring cup. Place two hard-packed cups of herbs in a blender or food processor. Add 1 cup of good-quality cooking [...]
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Do you lie awake at night worrying about your carbon footprint, the ozone layer or our rain forests? We can all make a difference in a variety of ways. We’re here to offer some resources to get you started with our list of the top 10 Twitter experts talking about renewable energy on Twitter. Each [...]
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With the arrival of December and the holiday season, most of us are pulling out the Christmas decorations and getting ready to deck out every last corner in order to ensure that our houses are “holiday ready” in every way from the last touch of tinsel to the last dusting of powdered snow. But as [...]
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