BobVila.com As winter approaches, many homeowners are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to use their fireplaces and wood-burning stoves. Preparation for the season typically involves chimney cleaning and, of course, securing firewood. Nothing else quite matches the scent of burning oak, maple, or fir, but if you’re looking to save a few bucks, it’s easy to make your own newspaper fire logs. … [Read more...]
10 Great Woodworking Woods
BobVila.com has put together a list of the top 10 woodworking woods, their characteristics and their uses. Ash Characteristics: Gray-brown; straight, pronounced grain; coarse texture; heavy and strong Uses: Bats, hockey sticks, tool handles, furniture, curved boat parts Price: $$ Butternut Characteristics: White to light brown; soft; straight, coarse grain Uses: Carving, cabinets, … [Read more...]
A Drama Free Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is fast approaching and it can be one of the most enjoyable days and one of the most hectic. Here are some tips from DesignSponge.com to help you achieve a drama free Thanksgiving. HOSTS: Setting Expectations and Making People Feel Welcome For me, the best way to avoid any type of drama when entertaining is to set clear “rules” and expectations for guests. This isn’t about ordering … [Read more...]
DIY Fine Art Mouse Pad
As you're scrolling through our blog you may look to the side of your computer and notice that you need a new mouse pad. If you're like me, you like to surround yourself with pieces that speak to or about you. This DIY project is a great way to personalize your mouse pad and add a little culture to your desk top. DesignSponge.com MATERIALS: a print-out of your favorite piece* black foam … [Read more...]
Flower Glossary via Design Sponge
image credit: Design Sponge- Grace Bonney I have never had fresh sun flowers in my home, but there's something about a field full of them in the late summer that is wildly appealing to me. They're one of my favorite wild flowers. Here is a bit more information on this flower. Full Name: Helianthus annuus Growing details: Sunflowers require a lot of sun and water and their peak growing … [Read more...]
Practical Check List Before Traveling
It's that time of year, it's time to pack your bags and head out to see those who you make an effort to see at least once a year. Before you head out the door for your Holiday trip, take a look at this practical check list that will help ensure a happy homecoming. ApartmentTherapy.com 1. Clean out the fridge. Be realistic on this one: if it's nearing its expiration date and you will be gone all … [Read more...]
New Inherited Deadly Brain Disease Found In a British Family
As if our world wasn't plagued enough with deadly diseases, there is now a report of a new deadly brain disease that was recently discovered in a British family. This disease was misdiagnosed in the family for years and seems to be hereditary rather than contagious. WebMd.com has more: WEDNESDAY, Nov. 13 (HealthDay News) -- A British family harbors a deadly inherited illness that destroys … [Read more...]
Tree Skirts Alternatives
I am not one of them, but a lot of people are putting up their Christmas tree before Thanksgiving even rolls around. If you're one of those people, check out these non-tradition tree bottoms that throw tree skirts out the window. ApartmentTherapy.com Maybe you don't like dealing with the yards and yards of fabric that pool around the tree every year, or maybe you just prefer a more streamlined … [Read more...]
5 Things To Do 10 Minutes Before Bed
Sometimes our day can get a bit out of hand so Apartment Therapy has given five simple things to do 10 minutes before you go to bed to help end your day on a productive note and in turn help you start the next day on the right foot. ApartmentTherapy.com I've started a new routine of taking 10 minutes each night, to tackle 5 things that have since made a world of difference in the overall upkeep … [Read more...]
Planning for Turkey Leftovers
My Pixie made up the cutest Thanksgiving song the other day, which sounds a lot like her Halloween song and her Christmas song. Here's how it goes: "It's turkey day it's turkey day, it's very very turkey day. It's turkey day it's turkey day it's very very tuuuuurkeeeeeey daaaaaay! Gobble Gobble!" This just goes to show that when we think about Thanksgiving, turkey is the first thing to come to … [Read more...]
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