This looks like an early 70's house, after the first gas crisis. At the time it became popular to design homes with minimal glass anywhere but south facing. Some of these homes were also passive ...

I grew up using a clothes line a time when mom's were at home and able to tend to hanging and gathering clothes as they dried. Anyone experienced the joys of the clothes pin boob at the tail or sh...

I am a mulch lover!! I use it when establishing flower beds, it keeps the weeds down and retains moisture so I don't need to water very often. Once beds are well established there is minimal need...

I use Nature's Miracle but needed to expand my technique because my little dog can smell anywhere a hair ball has landed and likes to put a little urine on top of the spot. I do clean up the cat p...

psycho computer today: -secure screens if you leave windows open -enjoy deer/raccoon/critter sightings at night or early morning -be Friendly with neighbors and locals -down...

I have lived in the country forever... I know... why would I love AT?... but I do! -Lights on from sundown at front and back door, always. -Cut the bush to below waist high.

Not into gnomes but have gazing balls. In front of the house is a rusted urn with a coppery hand blown orb topping it off placed among large hosta and daylilies. Naturalistic with a twist. In th...

I would be careful about hanging flower boxes because they will interrupt your sight line. I suggest narrow flower boxes up against the railing with something light and airy with an upright growth...

My last house had RED linoleum counter tops which were probably 35 years old at the time. They were great!! My only objection was the shiny metal edging. We also had gorgeous turquois...

I made my daughter a knock off of the Kate Spade set several years ago. 2 white flat sheets, 1 pink flat sheet, lots of preshrunk grosgrain ribbon -- you may be able to get a friend to stitch this...

I have wood flooring in the 1/2 bath. As for using it in a family bathroom I would think twice if there is any chance of wet towels being left lying around. So depending on your mileage wood or n...

When the sofa got long in the tooth... I just couldn't bring myself to spend the cash on a oversize dog bed... SO I now have a beautiful natural linen slipcover which is eminently washable so drool...

Ok, before you can solve the mirror problem you have to change out that light fixture over the vanity. A tasteful light fixture will change the tone of your entire luxurious bathroom. Others have...

Pacific cloth is available at fabric stores and will keep your silver shining without chemicals, scrubs or other stinky solutions. You could line your silver drawer a little flap/blanket cover and...

Dark paint over white..... children.... small space!! THINK paint chips A beautiful treatment my end up being even higher maintenance than washing the whites. sorry :( Alice

CFL's make my eyes hurt. I'll try them when they improve the light quality enough to stop irritating me. They use to cause migraine headaches so have improved somewhat.

I have maple hardwood throughout the main living area of my home. I ended up running the maple into the laundry room and 1/2 bath because by the end of the remodel I was so sick of making decision...

Firmly closed. Have a crazy cat who loves to make mitties in the hair of a sleeping victim... but his worst habit is nursing on earlobes. Its absolutely disgusting to wake up with a slobbering ca...

Ok, country gal here... we used to occasionally relocate a pesty animal but a hornet?? never!! The relocations always involve driving to a distant local for release because we didn't want them fin...

Definately!! cordless drill which is also a power screw-driver.