Those of you with small homes have probably wished for more space. But what about the wasted space you do have, and probably hasn’t it given a second thought? Think about the various areas of the house that often...
perlairishHow to Make a Deadly Staircase Safer to Use
Our home possibly has the most dangerous staircase in the entire Northwest. Back in 1890, the home’s builder wasn’t one to waste valuable floor space. Rather than building a functional staircase with wide...
Home Improvements that Save You Money, Save the Planet and Make Your Home Beautiful
In today’s economy, going green is more than just an effort to save our planet it is also a way of trimming your budget. Eco-friendly home improvements do not need to be costly or time-consuming to be effective...
How Much Will You Need for Retirement?
Most people aim for a specific age to begin retirement. A better strategy is to target a number: the number you will need to adequately fund an active retirement lifestyle. When it comes to retirement, most people have...
Guide to Replanting a Christmas Tree
Congratulations. You’ve bought yourself a live Christmas tree that can be replanted in your yard and enjoyed for years to come. If you don’t know how to replant a Christmas tree, your tree may not survive if...
Green Christmas Gift Wrap is Recyclable or Reusable
Pretty papers are attractive, but using Christmas gift wrap once and throwing it away is not eco-friendly. Try these green alternatives to wrapping paper. Stores are filled with Christmas gift wrap paper: Shiny, pretty...
Craft a Festive and Fragrant Christmas Twig Tree from Nature
A Christmas twig tree is hung on a wall or door like a wreath or given as a gift. The natural decorations from the garden and woods change with the seasons. Making a twig tree can be a solo project, partner endeavor, or...
Rain Gardens: What They Are and How to Plant One
A rain garden is a beautiful way to clean the water that runs from a lawn to sewers and eventually into lakes, rivers, and oceans. A rain garden consists of a depression in a lawn planted with native, deep-rooted plants...
Small Gardens: Choose Perennials!
Perennial plants in a small garden maintain order and are easy-to-care-for. A small space needs a strong design and judicious plant selection: It needs a big impact! A small garden with perennial plants will have a...
Designing a Small Garden Begins with Good Planning
A successful landscape for a small garden must begin with a clear plan whether it is done as a DIY project or by a landscape designer. A small garden designed by a professional will convey harmony and balance, which can...