Cleaning Outdoor Furniture

Are you wondering how to freshen up your outdoor furniture? Chances are, you have all the ingredients you have right in your home to do so.

Tip of the Hat for Great Design – “Chez Poulet”

I know it is hard to imagine spring when many of us are socked in with snow so it is time to think happy, warm, springtime thoughts! Many cities are amending bylaws to allow laying hens to be kept…

Book Review: All New Square Foot Gardening

I  grew up in the country where our tradional "row garden" could not only put up preserves for a family of five for an entire year, but also supply most of our city aunts, uncles, and cousins with…

Garden DIY – Make Your Own Hypertufa Pots

I thing everyone had a mudpie experience as a child. The technique of making hypertufa will stir your memories of this experience or be a great project to do with your children's or grandchildren's…

Energy Efficiency Series: Recoup 30 Percent More When You Remodel Green

In our energy efficiency series of articles featured each Thursday, we provide strategies or information on how to make your new home energy efficient and comfortable.