Ok, so you are aware of the fact that you are supposed to be flipping and rotating your mattresses. You get the message that this is what will produce the most even wear out of it. But, do you really know how often you are supposed to be doing this chore? And have you any [...]
Man’s love affair with noisy, destructive power tools came about when the first electric hand drill made its loud entrance to the world in 1895. Not only are they loved for their power and ability to wreak havoc on anything in their path but, more importantly, the way they make building structures and home improvements [...]
There are plenty of games from our childhood that we have not thought of in ages. They are still fun, and your own kids would probably like to have them set up for them, or introduced to them by you. Now, some of these they may well already be familiar with, and thus they can [...]
For the longest time I thought that zip ties were the absolute greatest invention, considering how unbelievably versatile they are when it comes to uses. But when it comes to being useful, I think that the zip tie has a serious competitor, the clear plastic bag. Its lengthy list of applications grows constantly both inside [...]
Well as we once again approach spring, I am struggling with what to do with the three acres next to our house. Thoughts of looking up a rotavator for hire, bringing in a landscaper, or turning a blind eye to it yet again linger in the back of my mind. Though I have toyed with [...]
Holidays make for the perfect time to do craft projects with the kids to hang in your windows. They decorate both inside and out of your home, and that means double the opportunity for your children to enjoy the artwork that they have created with you. This Valentine’s a sweet project to complete with them [...]
Just because it is cold outside, does not mean that you cannot enjoy plants throughout the winter months. Start a flourishing indoor garden with beautiful small plants like the African violet, and the Sierra White cyclar. Both are vibrant and require partial shade and light watering. If you are motivated to be slightly more attentive, [...]
For centuries little girls have spent more time indoors playing rather than outdoors because that is where their dollhouses were placed. For the millions of little Marys, Sarahs and Alices that wished to be able to have the best of both worlds there is now a choice and it can be found in the collections [...]
It was not until we celebrated my nieces 4th birthday in my garden that I thought to bring my chalkboard from the kitchen outside. It was the perfect thing to use as a colourful celebratory sign, because it looked adorable and Kasey loved it. When all was said and done, I realized it made a [...]
Incorporating wreaths, both inside and outside of your abode, can be a beautiful way to show off the spoils of your garden. Aside from the fact that you can create a wonderful decoration with little or no expense to you, wreaths can be done in a manner that can reflect your personal style. Thus, if [...]