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Fridges Are Forever and Other Household Myths Sep. 06, 2022
In a society of continuous change, those things that remain constant give us the courage to boldly f... Read More
Why White? Sep. 03, 2022
It seems like everything that's old is new again. Throughout interior design history, time and again... Read More
How to Trap Wasps and Other Great Reader Tips Sep. 01, 2022
Are you aware that your health insurance provider may be willing to cover the cost of your gym membe... Read More
Add Indoor Louvered Window Shutters for Privacy Sep. 01, 2022
Dear James: My neighbor's security lights shine in and are annoying. Would louvered shutters or mini... Read More
Are You in the Mood? Aug. 27, 2022
A room is truly like a lover. The more time and effort you put into creating the mood of your room, ... Read More
Sun-Praising Mirrors Aug. 20, 2022
You must be living under a rock if you haven't seen the avalanche of starburst and sunburst mirrors ... Read More
You'll Want To Make a Batch of This Effective DIY Upholstery Cleaner Aug. 18, 2022
This DIY recipe for upholstery cleaner is easy to make, super effective and (you know what's coming)... Read More
Remove Old, Worn Finish From Woodwork Aug. 18, 2022
Dear James: I want to strip and refinish some very old woodwork in our farmhouse. What is the best m... Read More
How To Clean Your Keurig Machine and How Often You Should Aug. 16, 2022
While drinking coffee has health benefits, using your Keurig machine daily without routine cleaning ... Read More
A Shady Subject Aug. 13, 2022
Windows are considered to be the eyes of a home. Through them, we can see a framed view of the outsi... Read More
1 in 10 US Households in 2019 Worth More Than $1.3 Million Aug. 10, 2022
Ten percent of the households in this country at the end of 2019 — just before the COVID-19 pa... Read More
I've Been Framed Aug. 06, 2022
You may have pondered before how best to create a gallery-style wall filled with different pieces of... Read More
Fighting off the Damaging Effects of Extreme Heat Jul. 29, 2022
As I relayed last week, Time magazine's Angela Haupt warned in a recent report that the wave of extr... Read More
8 Surprising Ways Lemons Can Make Your Life Easier Jul. 25, 2022
Several years ago, my son gave me the bounty from the two fruit trees that pretty much rule his back... Read More
Lofty Ideals Jul. 23, 2022
Artists have always sought out unusual and unexpected places to live, prioritizing cheap rents where... Read More
Tense Living Environment Is Bad for All Parties Jul. 18, 2022
Dear Annie: My boyfriend and I used to live with my dad, until his girlfriend kicked us out because ... Read More
Books Everywhere Jul. 16, 2022
When I was a student in the fourth grade, our teacher gave us an assignment investigating different ... Read More
Make Your Home a Bestseller Jul. 09, 2022
Like the work of the novelist, setting up a house involves telling a story. The space you inhabit is... Read More
Use Glue and Clamps for Strong Project Joints Jul. 07, 2022
Dear James: Screws seem to eventually come loose when I make cabinets, so I want to use glue this ti... Read More
