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brass revival There was a period in the not-so-distant past when brass accents were thrown out or painted over. It was as if homeowners desperately wanted to erase any sign […]

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES Serves 6 4 cups diced cooked chicken (about 1 pound of chicken breasts)  ½ to ¾ cup mayonnaise (or more to taste) 2 ribs celery, small […]

A Budget-Friendly Laundry Room Refresh “I had about five days and $500 to transform a laundry room from blah to beautiful,” says Kristine Franklin, creator of The Painted Hive blog (www.thepaintedhive.net). Franklin […]

Products and Practices to Make Laundry More Efficient Laundry has come a long way from washbasins and clotheslines. The latest developments for the laundry room are enough to make the […]

Recipes and Photographs by Karista Bennett SHRIMP ÉTOUFFÉE Serves 6 to 8 1 stick unsalted butter 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup chopped yellow onions ½ cup chopped celery ½ […]

ARUGULA, APPLE, AND HUMMUS WRAP Makes 1 1 large tortilla or sandwich wrap, slightly warmed so it’s pliable 1 to 2 tablespoons hummus 8 to 10 arugula leaves (or a […]

How to avoid losing your home settlement funds in a wire fraud Never wire funds to anybody or any institution unless you have checked the wire instructions independently with your […]

Incorporating a Television into Your Bedroom Flat-screen TVs are making their way into rooms designed for sleep more often, now that late-night viewing has gone mainstream. The bedroom is also […]

Developing a Planet-Friendly Practice Composting—the act of decomposing organic matter like vegetables and eggshells—is common practice on a farm, where the final product is then used as fertilizer. But if […]

Create Downright Cozy Interiors with Vintage Farmhouse Decor Like a pair of faded blue jeans, there’s something so comforting about a little wear and tear, especially in a home environment […]