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Fighting off the Damaging Effects of Extreme Heat Jul. 29, 2022
As I relayed last week, Time magazine's Angela Haupt warned in a recent report that the wave of extr... Read More
8 Surprising Ways Lemons Can Make Your Life Easier Jul. 25, 2022
Several years ago, my son gave me the bounty from the two fruit trees that pretty much rule his back... Read More
Lofty Ideals Jul. 23, 2022
Artists have always sought out unusual and unexpected places to live, prioritizing cheap rents where... Read More
Tense Living Environment Is Bad for All Parties Jul. 18, 2022
Dear Annie: My boyfriend and I used to live with my dad, until his girlfriend kicked us out because ... Read More
Books Everywhere Jul. 16, 2022
When I was a student in the fourth grade, our teacher gave us an assignment investigating different ... Read More
Make Your Home a Bestseller Jul. 09, 2022
Like the work of the novelist, setting up a house involves telling a story. The space you inhabit is... Read More
Use Glue and Clamps for Strong Project Joints Jul. 07, 2022
Dear James: Screws seem to eventually come loose when I make cabinets, so I want to use glue this ti... Read More
Don't Be a Snob Jul. 02, 2022
I confess that I am a bit of a snob. I always swoon when I see antiques that catch my eye, and my mi... Read More
A Stacked Masonry Barbecue Can Be Strong Jun. 30, 2022
Dear James: Our gas barbecue grill just rusted out and I want to build a masonry one that uses charc... Read More
How To Sell Your House for the Highest Price Possible Jun. 28, 2022
So you're getting ready to sell your house. Just thinking about it can be an overwhelming experience... Read More
Is Your Home Your Castle? Jun. 25, 2022
Before you select the kind of sofa you want, what color you will paint your walls or where you will ... Read More
The Inflation Cure Jun. 22, 2022
If you think runaway inflation is brutal, wait until you get hit by the cure. Last week, the Federa... Read More
Designer Faux Pas Jun. 18, 2022
We all look forward to innovative and inspiring ideas for our homes. Some of us scour interior desig... Read More
Living In a Rental Jun. 11, 2022
In certain cities such as West Palm Beach, Florida; Atlanta; and New York City, after years of fligh... Read More
Caregiver Survival Guide Jun. 10, 2022
Full disclosure: Even though I've been obsessed with health issues my entire life, I've never been i... Read More
An Heirloom Party Jun. 04, 2022
Every time you have a family get-together, whether for a holiday or another kind of celebration, fam... Read More
Accessorize Like a Pro May. 21, 2022
My first collection or attempt at displaying items as a child was boxes, made of any material —... Read More
Mature, Modern Pads May. 14, 2022
Furnishing your home can be a lifelong endeavor. Some of us search and rummage through flea markets,... Read More
Show The Ants Who's Boss May. 12, 2022
I don't know about you, but when I learn some new and amazing household tip that promises to save me... Read More
