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Happy Halloween, y’all! I hope you have some spooky plans up your sleeve for this holiday weekend. While most are dreaming of goblins and ghouls, caramel apples and candy corn, around these parts — the eHow Home blog, that is …
This homemade toffee is free of refined white sugar, easy to make and really delicious. It’s a nice alternative to other sweets around Halloween. Bonus points for being the perfect treat for fall potlucks and parties. You can use store-bought …
I’ve always loved Victorians and have long dreamed of eventually restoring one myself. My only obstacle (aside from expense, location and complete lack of time required to tackle such a project), is my husband’s claim they are all haunted. Given …
When it comes to a DIY rehab, I am 100% committed. Get me my paintbrush and let’s do this! My project for the day — turn this old rusty mailbox into something fabulous! But before we get down to some …
While I do keep organic canned pumpkin in my pantry for “emergencies,” I prefer to use fresh pumpkin purée made from homegrown pumpkins in my recipes whenever possible. It is really easy to make purée from fresh pumpkins. First, make …
Stumbling upon an unbelievably inspiring photo of your dream kitchen is one thing, but being able to locate your muse when the time finally arrives to select tile and paint colors is another. Keeping your thoughts and inspiration organized is …
Here in New York (as well as in many other parts of the country), it’s an inevitable fact that as we head into winter, the garden will be hit by frost. Sadly, this can often mean the end of many …
When it comes to rehabbing old furniture into something just as fabulous (if not more so) than store-bought, the key is keeping an open mind. Instead of searching high and low for the perfect pair of budget-friendly console tables at …
This creamy carrot soup is one of my favorite healthy soup recipes. I love making it in the fall, when cravings for warm comfort foods are beginning to set in – it’s terrific with freshly harvested carrots from the garden. …
When it comes to prepping your home for sale, it can be difficult to figure out what a buyer will and won’t like about your place. Deciding where to even begin can seem like a daunting task. Never fear, my …
Sheet mulching is a great way to get rid of grass and weeds without using chemicals. The process, also known as lasagna gardening and no-till gardening, allows you to easily add nutrients to the soil. It also attracts garden-helping critters …
S. Russell Groves is one of my favorite New York-based designers (and believe me, there are a LOT of talented ones to choose from in that city). Viewing his work, you’ll notice a trend of clean lines, vintage-modern furniture, bold …
It’s that time of year again — out with the shorts and in with the sweaters! When organizing your closet for fall, stick to the basics and make throwing together the perfect outfit a breeze all season long. Categorize and …
Growing your own garlic is a fun project for any garden, and fall is the perfect time to get it in the ground to ensure you’ll have a plentiful harvest the following summer. Garlic has myriad uses in the kitchen, …
Do you burn through candles like there’s no tomorrow, but can’t bear to throw away the remaining wax-encrusted glass holders? Then do I have the solution for you! This fun (and fantastically simple) DIY project helps you enjoy custom candles …
