Book Review: Fewer, Better Things by Glenn Adamson
I bought Fewer, Better Things at my local art center based solely on the title. (I’ve purchased more than one book based solely on its cover photo, too. So much …
How to clean and store strawberries
It’s strawberry season! Whether you’re harvesting a bounty in your own backyard or toting a week’s worth from the market or grocers, you’ll want to know how to keep them …
Deadheading flowers — Why, when, and how to deadhead
Deadheading flowers is one of my favorite gardening tasks. It keeps me in touch with all the plants, it instantly tidies them up, and it indulges my love of productive …
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How to clean your computer screen — safely and successfully
For the longest time, I was afraid to thoroughly clean my computer screen. But I look at the screen for hours a day, so a smudgy, dirty screen is like …
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Keeper: My favorite cloth napkins
My favorite cloth napkins are over 20 years old. They don’t look it, do they? They weren’t always napkins — they played another role in our household for the better …
How to store garlic — and how to roast, pickle, and dehydrate garlic, too!
Do you cook with a lot of garlic? Have a beautiful garlic bounty from the garden? Or do you just want to make sure the one garlic head you brought …
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What’s the best way to wash your car?
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 routinely offer as …
Keep your yoga mat clean — How and when to clean your yoga mat
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 and oil. It …
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How to clean a birdbath — and keep it clean
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 our previous home, …
Area rugs — How to take care of rugs so they look good and last
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 or simply provide …
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