During the warm summer months, early mornings are my favorite time of day to stroll through the garden and enjoy the beauty of the flowers.
Mending or altering clothes at home may seem like a lost art from a long-ago home economics class, but it’s becoming trendy again as people look to make the most of their clothes budgets.
Stay cool and hydrated without spending too much cash. And learn about Energy Star-related tax breaks.
In the last few decades, advances in window-making technology have made it possible for homeowners to save a bundle on energy costs.
The first signs of fall don’t have to mean the end of your summer garden.
I repotted the spider plant about 10 days ago and it was immediately obvious that I couldn’t save it. Still, I’ve remained hopeful, putting it in a shaded corner of the deck and continuing to water it. I know I should give up the fight, but I’m not ready.
From New York style to fruit-topped and chocolate-drizzled, cheesecake can be made in endless ways.
I received an e-mail last week with this tasty tease: “There’s nothing like a clam juice cocktail on a summer’s day ...”
On a day when the outside temperature is pushing 90, Kyla Bennett’s home is a comfortable 74 degrees.
Tips on preventing termite damage, find design inspiration online, how to add a tile backsplash, and more.
Buying a refrigerator requires some consideration, but it doesn’t have to be a complex process. The first thing to ask yourself when buying a refrigerator is how much space you have. Remember to measure height, width and depth.
In “Romeo and Juliet,” Juliet asks, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” With all due apologies to Shakespeare, that which we call a “watergrass” would be just as annoying in the yard.
The hot summer months offer loads of opportunity to save on groceries and eat healthy at the same time. With backyard gardens in full bloom, lots of fruits and veggies in season and on sale and less of a need for heavy comfort-style meals, keeping it light has never been easier. Check out these favorite original recipes from the folks at the food blog Cheap Healthy Good.
Just when you think you have nothing more to worry about, “artillery” or “shotgun” mulch sends a salvo against your house. This was a mystery until scientists tracked it down. Folks reported sudden outbreaks of nasty little black specks on their windows and siding. Many thought it was tar. They were almost impossible to remove and left a black stain.
Now is the time to let it, your laundry, all hang out. It will reduce your electric bill and lessen our dependence on fossil fuels.
When it comes to celebrity chefs, to each his own. I love some that you don’t. You’re crazy about some that I’m not.
My kids, always dedicated carnivores, decided to put more vegetables in their diets. While not embracing vegetarianism, they decided to research vegetarian cookbooks and websites. These resources turned up respectable offerings, but I decided to look for more seasonal inspiration.
It’s easy to get frustrated with grilling seafood. The heat is hard to control, and the shrimp, fish or scallops come out rubbery. Or, you’ve over-amped on the smoke. Chefs around Seattle discovered a solution from the Northwest American Indians: Grill it on wooden planks. Your average non-Indian will respond, “Yeah, right, and the wood catches fire and you have ash.” Well, not exactly.
The Measure Up Bowl is a porcelain bowl marked in ½-cup or ¼-cup increments so you can measure out the amount of food you want to eat. Microwave-safe and dishwasher-safe, it comes in two sizes: 1 cup and 2 cup.
