I don't know about you, but I always have a little trouble finding a good Valentines day card for Mr. Sthole. A non-sappy man valentine is hard to come by. So when I saw this DIY hinged valentine tutorial from Home Depot, I fell in-love. It looks very simple (especially since the Home Depot will do your cuts for you) and I think it's something not only would he love, but it would impress the … [Read more...]
How to Garden on a Budget
Well, I don't know where you live, or what your winter has been like, but Mr. Sthole and I planted our garden last month and then got hit by the freeze for several days in a row. Needless to say, we lost our budding little plants and will have to start completely over. If you're trying to garden on a budget, Apartment Therapy has five tips to help you garden on the … [Read more...]
Verdigris- A Quick History On An Old Color
I've always had a love of history. Where things came from, how they were made, why they were used. It's all fascinating and makes me see things in a completely new light. This is about the color Verdigris, the color of the Statue of Liberty. apartmenttherapy.com It's unstable, reactive and even toxic but that hasn't tempered our obsession with the fragile beauty of Verdigris. If you've seen … [Read more...]
Great Books with a DIY Point of View
If there's one thing I love, it's reading. My girls and I can often be found in a comfortable chair with a big book in hand. Reading, to me, is the most magical past time a person can have. Books are a great friend. They don't care how much money you have, what your hobbies are, whether you put pants on today or not... they're ready to take you off to far off lands, back in time or put you in … [Read more...]
The Nose Knows
Can your nose sniff out foods that are less fatty? A new study says, yes, yes it can. WebMD.com By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Jan. 24, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- How fatty is that food in front of you? Your nose knows, a new study suggests. The study, which found that people's sense of smell is adept at gauging foods' fat content, might have real-world uses. For example, it might … [Read more...]
DIY- Painted Terra-Cotta Pot
It may seem like forever before we see the first signs of spring (snow in Florida, what!?) so why not try this DIY project and bring spring inside for a while? Apartmenttherapy.com In this DIY art project, we show you how to create an eye-catching painted terra-cotta pot with a harlequin pattern. Here are the steps and downloadable instructions. Skill Level: Novice Time: 24-48 hours (including … [Read more...]
10 Habits of a Highly Organized Person
I am ALWAYS looking for new ways to get myself organized. It is a dream of mine to have my family and friends look at me and say "Wow! Your home is so organized and orderly!" Here are some tips from Apartment Therapy to help me (and you) achieve our goals. apartmenttherapy.com Jeni Aron 1. Know what you like and stick to it. I know I only like Aveda shampoo and Kiehl's face wash. This … [Read more...]
Lighting Basics
There's nothing worse than buying or renting a home and having insufficient lighting in your most used spaces. Obviously I'm not the only one with this problem, so Bob Vila has written an article to help us solve it. BobVila.com Lighting Basics When you're planning a room's lighting, you need to take into account how the space will be used and the types of tasks that will be performed there. … [Read more...]
List of Top Obese Groups of Workers
via WebMD.com By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Jan. 16, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Truck drivers, cleaning-service employees and mechanics are among the most obese groups of workers, new research contends. Not far behind are health-service workers and administrative and clerical personnel, the study out of Washington state found. The multiyear survey didn't draw a direct causal … [Read more...]
Fertilizer Spreaders: The Different Types
We posted yesterday: When Should You Fertilize Your Lawn and today we're going to talk about how to do it. There are several different fertilizer spreaders so let's talk about them so you can decide which is best for you. via The Apron There are several types of spreaders you can use to fertilize your lawn. The type of fertilizer spreader and fertilizer you use will determine the proper usage … [Read more...]
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