Photo: RawPixel/Shutterstock Are you in charge of throwing the office Christmas party? What a great opportunity! After all, if it goes well, you can expect plenty of appreciation and accolades. Make sure you don’t skimp on the planning, though. If the event is boring and awkward, the party will be remembered for all the wrong reasons. Looking for … Read more
Photo: Adults & Crafts If you’re like me, you probably have a few artists, DIYers or crafters on your Christmas list this year. You might also be running out of ideas for gifts to give these creative individuals, especially if they’ve been on your nice list for awhile. In an effort to make your gift shopping a little … Read more
I’ll start this post with a confession: I resented our kitchen porch when we finished it last fall. Resent is a strong and, admittedly, strange word to use for a porch. But I’ll explain it later on in this post. The good news is that I no longer harbor any ill will toward it. In … Read more
Autumn brings to mind some of the best memories for me, like the crunch of leaves underfoot, the crisp, fresh air and the trees ablaze in brilliant shades of red and yellow. It’s only natural to want to bring some of those elements indoors, and one easy way to do this is by making a … Read more
Luxury vinyl tile is a durable and comfortable alternative to traditional tile floors. It’s easy to clean and it hides stains pretty well. Also, because it’s made from vinyl, it’s softer on your joints than rigid tile. Installing it yourself is easy, and can be done in just a weekend. Here’s how to do it. … Read more
Caulking seals cracks, gaps and joints gives bathtubs, baseboards, trim, and molding a polished look. But if you can’t apply the caulk neatly, the messy lines will be all anyone sees. Here’s a quick tip and how to apply caulk neatly. Cut your caulk tip at a 45-degree angle like you normally would do when opening … Read more
There are a lot of fall activities and flavors that I can take or leave, but one thing I get excited about when the summer heat subsides is tea. On a cool, rainy afternoon, drinking a hot cup of tea is wonderfully cozy. (I think I just realized why tea is so popular in the British Isles.) My … Read more
This week, we’re transforming a breezeway that looks almost accidental into a more inviting entrance. Delane Caldwell’s breezeway to her front door is just a narrow hallway to the backyard, but we’re going to find a way to incorporate it more as a living space. The Projects Grinding the concrete smooths out the uneven surfaces … Read more
A wall fountain gives you the relaxing feeling of sitting next to a babbling brook right outside your home. By installing a ready-made one like this one, you don’t have to rework any plumbing in your home. All you need to do is decide on the location, drive in a mounting screw, and hang the … Read more
This week, hear how to fill in scratches on a wood floor, relevel a brick walkway, and more. (Joanne Millum/Terri Dudley) Hour 1 Listen to hear how to fill in scratches on a wood floor, relevel a brick walkway, and more. Fixing Scratched Floors Scratches on wood floors are an eyesore, but you can lessen … Read more