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Many studies over the decades have shown that colors can influence our mood. Strategic use of color has the ability to boost your motivation, increase energy levels and increase overall productivity. So how can you use color to set the…
Lavender is a Mediterranean staple, but it is also the most common perennial in the UK. Right now, they’re blooming all over the country—and if you know what to do with lavender in June, those flowers will last all summer.…
Any fear that I’d be asked to do a brutal clear-out of my messy kitchen goes away as soon as Cornelia arrives. ‘It’s about finding a home for everything that creates an environment that brings peace,’ he says. She begins…
Home advice you can trust Tips, tricks and ideas for a better home and yard, delivered to your inbox every day. Photo: istockphoto.com Each year, about 300 people in the U.S. are struck by lightning. According to the National Oceanic…
// White side table // A more affordable option // I’ve never met a design challenge I didn’t like. ever. When I was first married, we lived in student housing with brick walls that we weren’t allowed to put anything…
When the last batch of stew is cooked in your trusty pot, your instinct may be to toss it. Not only is that option bad for the environment, but it also deprives your home…
Here on my blog, I try to share simple, everyday tips and tricks that can help make your life a little easier. But sometimes, the tips I want to share aren’t the ones I could write a whole blog post…
Tile countertops were once the preferred choice for many homeowners. They were affordable, easy to clean and provided some nice color and texture. But these days, it’s quickly becoming an outdated choice that may be clogging up your kitchen. Let’s…
Walk into a newly renovated bathroom and your eyes usually go straight to the shower walls. Large format porcelain, hand-crafted zelig, marble slabs and statement fixtures attract most of the attention. In many of these bathrooms, however, the floor tile…
Vonhaus 16” Pedestal Fan Deals With mild weather and the first heatwave of the year signaling a hot summer to come, it’s the best time for me Vonhos 16” Pedestal Fan by its motion. I’ve been testing different models in…
