Caring for quilts — TLC for old and new quilts
If you’ve ever made a quilt, you know the time and love that goes into its creation. If you’re lucky enough to own a quilt, you’ll want to know how …
TLC for wood floors — How to protect, clean, and care for hardwood floors
Are you lucky enough to have wood floors in your home? Don’t you love how they bring charm and warmth and character and a sense of solidity to a home? …
Cast iron care and keeping
Not many household items deliver like cast iron cookware. It retains heat and can be used on any kind of stove (including campfires) and in ovens. It feels good in …
Taking good care of mirrors
For years, every time I spritzed a mirror, I’d race to wipe it off before the drip reached the bottom of the frame. Anybody else do that? I thought getting …
Shine on! — How to take good care of and refurbish stainless steel flatware
Next to visiting with guests, my favorite part of entertaining is setting a pretty table. Lovely linens (ironed or wrinkly), flowers (or other natural elements) from the garden or grocers, …
Simple sewing machine maintenance
You know that sound your sewing machine makes when it’s running perfectly? No surprise that it coincides with pretty stitches on your sewing project, too. Taking the time to give …