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Dishwashing machine care
Read More . . .I recently inherited a dishwasher that was, well, not well cared for. Gunky gross, in fact. I’m not sure how a machine that’s made to clean what’s inside can get so dirty, but it did. And I guess they do, unless you take care of them. Since buying a dishwasher is low on the list […]
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Storing canned foods — How to store canned foods for safety and quality
Read More . . .Well, here it is February — Canned Food Month! A good time, I suppose, to answer some questions about how to store canned foods safely. (I like…
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Cut flowers — How to preserve cut flowers for longer-lasting arrangements
Read More . . .During the winter months, I have a small budget dedicated to cut flowers. (In the summer months I mostly grow my own.) Were that budget bigger, I’d…
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Keeper — Handmade coffee mug
Read More . . .This is the mug I’ve been drinking my morning coffee out of for more than 12 years now. I bought it impulsively when Karen Mary and I…
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African violets — How to care for them for pretty blooms year round
Read More . . .African violets are the sweetest houseplants! I especially love them in the winter, when they bring perky foliage (when healthy!) and pretty floral color to the indoors.…
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Clothes dryer care — How to make yours last and perform well
Read More . . .Taking good care of your clothes dryer requires only a little time and effort, but the payback is big. In fact, if your dryer takes too long…
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Mattress Care — How to take care of your mattress to keep it clean and comfy for a decade
Read More . . .Last year my husband Alan and I bought a new (wonderfully comfortable, mostly organic) mattress. I’m not going to tell you how old our previous mattress was,…
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Simply Imperfect — Revisiting the Wabi-Sabi House By Robyn Griggs Lawrence
Read More . . .Those of us interested in making things last also often appreciate things that have been around a while. We also enjoy things that are handmade and things…
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How to machine wash stuffed animals
Read More . . .Does your child have a favorite stuffed animal or other stuffed toy that you know better than to replace? (My grandson has stuffed French fries he adores!)…
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Washing machine care — How to make yours last
Read More . . .Washing machine care is something you’ll never hear me complain about. That’s because, when I was a little girl, my mom would wheel our carts of laundry—and…
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