Exterior Home
Some people look at a pile of unused junk in their garage and see a goldmine. The rest of us let that goldmine rust until we eventually throw it away, only later realizing that we could have put it to… More
Spring came and went, and nothing new got planted in your garden? It’s ok, it happens to the best of us. In fact, a quick poll of my friends and colleagues suggests that this year it happened to… More
Beegirl, from Pittsburgh, PA, runs Burbs and the Bees: Adventures of Suburban Homesteading and Novice Beekeeping. It's a blog about “Trying to jam as much farm life as I can into our little piece… More
Driving home the other night, I caught the first installment of All Things Considered’s seasonal series Summer Song Favorites, in which they asked songwriter Todd Snider to recall the single song… More
Summer, even in these lean times, has a sense of abundance, in large part because the fruit and vegetables growing at this time of year are quite literally ripe for the picking. At our house, dinners outside… More
Yes, it’s July. July, 2009. Summer has arrived and, once again – just as you have every July since buying your house 10 years ago -- you are kicking yourself for not screening in your porch.… More
When I was undertaking a home renovation, I wanted to know, "What improvements are my homeowner friends most proud of?" I listened carefully when getting the requisite "house tours," and certain home amenities… More
- In the Dog House
- Special Delivery: Modern Mailboxes
- Creative Recycling: A New Use for Rain Gutters
- Our Favorite Rooms: Ode to the Screened-In Porch
- Our Favorite Rooms: The Outdoor Living Room
- How To: Maintain Your Spa
- Go Big or Go Home - One Designer's Bold POV
- How To: Hire a Contractor
- Patio Bling: Firepits
- Inspiration Everywhere: Black, White and Read All Over