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What’s the best way to wash your car?
Read More . . .The last time I took our car in for service, the man at the check-in counter asked me if I’d like a free car wash, which they…
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Keep your yoga mat clean — How and when to clean your yoga mat
Read More . . .No matter how Zen your yoga sessions are, your yoga mat is bound to get grubby — that slightly tacky surface is good at holding sweat, dirt…
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How to clean a birdbath — and keep it clean
Read More . . .Oh my goodness, the birds love our birdbath! It’s nothing fancy, just an old cement bath that has the benefit of being near a wooded area. In…
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Area rugs — How to take care of rugs so they look good and last
Read More . . .Area rugs are terrific at defining and warming up a space. They can dress up a room or calm it down. They can introduce art or color…
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Attainable Sustainable, the lost art of self-reliant living, by Kris Bordessa
Read More . . .I’m not a homesteader — not by a long shot — but I admire self-reliant living and take enjoyment and satisfaction in learning to do things for…
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Swimsuit care — 4 easy steps to keep your bathing suit in top shape
Read More . . .I used to think that for such a little bit of fabric swimsuits were awfully expensive. Then I tried to make one. Now I’m willing to pay…
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How to care for a ficus plant (weeping fig)
Read More . . .Let me tell you a little story about a big ficus (AKA weeping fig). The one that sits next to my desk, swiping the ceiling. Circa 1977,…
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Clotheslines
Read More . . .Hanging laundry on a clothesline isn’t a chore for me — it’s a delight! And climbing into freshly line-dried sheets at night is one of life’s simple…
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Reel lawn mower — AKA cylinder mower or manual push mower
Read More . . .Today I’m going to talk about a yard-maintenance workhorse that’s practically care free. That might seem like an odd choice for a blog about taking care of…
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How to store rhubarb
Read More . . .Rhubarb is my favorite vegetable. Maybe because it’s pink. Or maybe because it’s powerfully distinctive and adds the most wonderful flavor to both savory and sweet dishes.…
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