The Garden Shed Grows UP: Think Beyond a Place to Stash Your Tools
Our childhood imagination that made a backyard tree house or playhouse so much fun is still alive...
Author: Mitzi Bible
Affairs of the Hearth: And Sweet-Nothings for Your Fireplace
Long before the television set took center stage in our living rooms, a cozy fire provided all the...
A Wish and a Wash: When it’s Time for a Bathroom Makeover, Choose Function First, Then Sprinkle the Flair
Whether getting ready for the day or getting refreshed at day’s end, we spend countless hours enjoying...
Shut The Front Door!: What you need to know to make a grand entrance
Buying a new front door is a lot like buying a new car. First, you need functionality and safety;...
Azaleas: Spring’s Majesty
One of my favorite pictures of my daughter and me shows us on an early spring day sitting in the backyard...
Creation Station: Making Space for Crafts and Hobbies
Everyone has one — that “catch-all” drawer, typically in the kitchen or office, that holds everything...
Treasures in the Garden: Accents Help Personalize Your Yard
The days of kitschy garden objects so popular in suburbia are over. Pink flamingos have left their...
Bright Lights, Big Challenge: Tips on Choosing the Right Light Bulbs
Before we buy our groceries, we know it’s a good idea to read nutrition labels. They tell us what...
The Drop Zone: Control Clutter, Create a Welcoming Entrance
If your family is like mine, we come and go with handfuls of items that get dropped right inside the...
Fridge Factor: Meet the Ultimate Cleaning Challenge with These Tips
It may be the most dreaded household chore in the world—cleaning out the refrigerator. In fact, some...