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Whether going after a weekend home project or a major overhaul, the unexpected always rears its ugly face. But with a few tried and true rules for remodeling, there are ways to keep your stress level low and your eye …
It’s really a shame most people hate seeing dandelions on their lawns, as the whole plant is edible and has many health benefits. Dandelion leaves have more vitamins and minerals than pretty much any green grown as food. If you …
In honor of Memorial Day, I can think of no better way to gear ourselves up for a long weekend than drooling over perfectly primped rooms of red, white and blue. When planning a red, white and blue color scheme, …
I put in 25 ‘Seascape’ strawberry plants a couple of years ago, and I’m so happy I did. The ‘Seascape’ is an everbearing strawberry, so you get a very nice crop of berries in the spring and fall. While my …
One of the best parts about rehabbing furniture yourself is if you aren’t quite happy with the initial result, there’s no harm in trying again. A great example is this ottoman I rescued from an estate sale a little over …
This week, I was able to eat the first greens from my garden. After a really long and cold winter spent relying on produce from the store, it was such a great feeling to eat something I grew myself. The …
Giving a dated piece of furniture a face-lift is one of the easiest ways to bring a new look to any room. Whether painting a side table or refinishing a dresser, the rules of where to begin are the same. …
Rather than be annoyed when dandelions begin to pop up on my lawn, I choose to embrace them as free food. Dandelion greens are super high in vitamins and minerals, so I am quite pleased when they appear. Dandelion greens …
Many of us have caught ourselves dreaming about what it’s like to live in the strikingly clean magazine pages of an all white room. A relaxing land with no children, pets or affinities for dangerous foods (note: red wine and …
Rhubarb is a perennial plant that is easy to grow in raised beds containing well-drained, fertile soil. Rhubarb grows best in cool weather; here in the Northeast, it pops up in the spring. Only the leaf stalks are edible; never …
Not only am I absolutely over the moon for all things home, but fortunately for me, my career in real estate and passion for helping people make their house a home feeds my addiction. I work with people who are …
Turn your garden harvest into an amazing meal. This vegetable curry is delicious and particularly fun to make as it’s made with spring-foraged ingredients – including ramps and dandelion greens. Ramps (aka wild leeks) can be found in some woods …
With warmer temperatures in full swing for most of us, there is no better time than the present to head outdoors and give your home’s curb appeal a bit of a boost. There are so many simple ways to not …
