June 16, 2013
5:15 p.m.
Theres nothing quite so unsightly – and embarrassing – as a gaping hole marring the otherwise-perfect walls of your home. Drywall damage is uninviting and obvious; it just sticks out like a sore thumb, like a giant flashing neon si...
June 14, 2013
5:15 p.m.
Building a bouldering wall at home requires planning, possible engineering help, power tools, and a good friend or two to help (or a good carpenter). Planning: You'll need to find a space that is amenable to a bouldering wall. Engineering help...
June 14, 2013
11:15 a.m.
A sometimes forgotten holiday, Flag Day is June 14th. Quite a few folks have probably thought about flying an American flag at their houses, but have never tried it. Where does a person even buy a flag? In what ways is it acceptable to decora...
June 13, 2013
5:15 p.m.
Some of the following plants are sold as ornamental plants. Some of them are native to one region, but are considered invasive in others. Some are just totally invasive imports. For a full discussion of invasive plants, visit Hometalk.com, whe...
June 13, 2013
5:15 p.m.
All you want is a kosher dill. You can see it, trapped within its glassy cave, taunting you with crisp, pickly goodness. And you cant get the lid off. Youve tried all the traditional tactics; turning, begging, pleading, cursing, and its still ...
June 13, 2013
11:15 a.m.
Bears are getting more and more comfortable these days when it comes to waltzing on into your neighborhood and taking whatever they want. News of bear attacks is up, and densely-populated regions across North America are taking steps to protec...
June 11, 2013
5:15 p.m.
Every thirty seconds, a koi pond is Pinned. Okay, I made that up, but seriously, does anyone else feel like koi ponds are the new it thing in landscaping and garden design? Obviously, theyre beautiful, and they combine all the great parts of w...
June 11, 2013
5:15 p.m.
Its summer. A nice cold one would go down awfully well, but wheres that bottle opener gotten to? Youve searched the utensil drawer, rifled the stack of silverware next to the grill, and patrolled the grounds asking anyone if theyve seen it, bu...
June 8, 2013
5:16 p.m.
I adore houseplants, and my general decorating aesthetic is somewhere between “rainforest” and “greenhouse”. In other words, my attitude towards living green things is: the more the merrier. Which is actually kind of tr...
June 8, 2013
5:16 p.m.
Vintage silverware, or any old silverware, is a gift! You can use it to create so many whimsical decor objects for the house or for the garden. Are you ready to try being an amateur metal-smith? It's easier than you think.
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