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The idea of a dinner party: fantastic. The reality of the stress and work: panic! I think we’ve all experienced barely having enough time to jump in the shower before guests arrive because the details took so much longer than anticipated. …
Killing germs is something that we all want to do to improve our homes, but sometimes the chemicals we use to kill bacteria can be dangerous to our health. Did you know that there is a food product that does …
Spring cleaning is all too often associated with just the interior of our homes. But spring cleaning can be a lot bigger than that. It can extend into the spaces outside our houses, too. Landscape spring cleaning can start indoors …
Have you noticed an increasing trend toward celebrating birthdays at restaurants? Well, there’s a secret to making it a special night and not “just” another night as a restaurant: Be a hostess. What does that mean? From choosing the venue …
As prices on fresh vegetables and fruits continue to soar, the home-grown vegetable garden is going viral. Freshly cropped edibles are tastier and more nutritious than many store bought varieties. Plus, since you’re growing them yourself, they can be kept …
All-natural cleaning products might be easier to find than you think. The following edible products can do a superb job of cleaning. Here’s how to use them. Apple peels clean discolored aluminum pots. Fill the discolored pot with water, add …
Cement is the default medium for so many outdoor construction projects. It makes sense: Cement is durable, strong, easy to maintain and can be molded into all kinds of shapes and forms. Usually, it is simply poured for walkways or …
For spring break, my daughter and I traveled to London. We had an amazing time bonding while endlessly sightseeing and shopping. Springtime in London is my favorite time of year and everything was in bloom there – literally and figuratively! …
As the weather warms, working and playing outdoors beckons young and old alike. As the spring begins a new year of growth, so, too, begins an opportunity for new gardeners to grow and bloom. If you have children or know …
“Go clean your room!” We’ve all heard it and, as parents, we’ve all said it. But we parents need to remember cleaning is something that has to be taught. Our parents and even our grandparents spent a tremendous amount of …
I’m not one of those people campaigning for all lawns to be replaced. Lawns are landscaping staples we have relied on for many decades — and in areas where humidity is high and rainfall is abundant, they make sense. Green …
I love my girlfriends – they keep me sane, put things in perspective and keep me grounded. I’ve lived in the Malibu area for 15 years. Here I have raised my twins, ran a busy home accessories and furniture store, …
What’s the big deal about using native plants in the garden? There used to be a time when everything that grew locally was immediately dismissed as an undesirable “weed.” But during the past decade, native plants have become fashionable. You …
When people think of spring cleaning, they usually think of washing windows or walls, but has the kitchen made it onto your list of rooms to deep clean this spring? After all, the room with the most traffic deserves some …
As we change our views about what’s practical, responsible and contemporary in landscape design, permeable paving has come to the forefront of hardscaping techniques. Paving that allows water to penetrate soil is not a new concept, but after years of …
