My backyard is not the typical backyard of most suburbanites, I know. My backyard is productive. Active. Full of life in every sense of the word. It is my oasis away from an overly technical job at the computer. A backyard oasis must, for me, reconnect me with the earth in a hugely tangible way. Animals are […]
How to Organize Your Home Office Area
You remember when I posted about what writing a book really looks like? And the sad state of affairs that was my office desk? (Also- can I tell you that all the emails saying “Thank you! I feel so much better about myself now” just made my day.) Well the kind folks at Office Max […]
Telling the Truth About Vinyl Siding
Let’s be honest: Vinyl siding often gets a bad rap. You’ve likely heard a few negative things about this versatile cladding material, but do you know what’s fact and what’s fiction? There are going to be pros and cons with any type of material, and vinyl siding is no exception. Let’s cut through the fluff […]
How to Get a New Kitchen on a Tight Budget
The kitchen is often the beating heart of a home. Much more than a place where meals are prepared, the kitchen is often the gathering place for the family. It’s where the kids do their homework, where the adults create delicious dinners and riveting discussions take place around the wide countertops. If you’ve got a […]
Get Prepared: Drying Clothes Outside
Most of us have a washer and dryer readily available to us, even if it means a trip to the laundromat. But what if a power outage outlasts your supply of clean laundry? Regardless of the season or the weather, clothing can be dried on a line, either inside or out. Inside takes a bit […]
Can You Really Install Fiber Cement Siding on Your Own?
Fiber cement siding has become quite popular in recent years, and for good reason — it is a very attractive, highly durable siding that requires virtually no maintenance. In fact, it is so reliable that many companies offer 50-year warranties on the product. Fiber cement siding is definitely a long-term investment for your home. Should […]
Having Fun With the Kids Without Spending a Fortune
A few weeks ago, we talked about family outings with the kids without spending an arm and a leg to do so. But what if you want to stay home? Even better! Go Through the Attic You’re right. This sounds like work and chores. But it doesn’t have to be. Kids love to go through old […]
Make Cleaning Less of a Chore with Lysol’s No-Touch System
I don’t know about you, but I am a dishes procrastinator in the worst way. I can’t help it, there just isn’t anything enjoyable about washing dishes to me; I mean, there are so many other things that I could be doing. Playing with my kids, writing a new blog post…I would even rather […]
How Your Windows Are Costing You Money
Your windows might seem like they are perfect right now. You can raise them easily, they have sturdy screens, they stay in place, and the look through them is as beautiful as always. Why would you want to replace windows that seem to work just fine? The hidden costs lurking behind that glass Those windows […]
Seventh Generation and Dr. Seuss ask How YOU Live Like the Lorax
I’ve been busy with the Backyard Farming book and have begun an internal struggle – get it done and not drop my standards around the house too much. Laundry is a huge part of the day-to-day at our house, as you can imagine, with five kids who live like mine. Think increasing your self-sufficiency doesn’t […]
Zebra Posters
Do you need a quick wall decor fix? One colour images can be dramatic and command some visual attention. This post offers Zebra heads in profile in bright blue and red. Download Zebra Poster – Blue Zebra Posters Print these Zebra Posters off to adorn your walls. Just put them in frames, or make your […]
Spring Cleaning Challenge Giveaway – The Home Office Edition
Read to the end for a chance to win a GE washer and dryer! Cleaning a home office desk area can be a challenge in the best of times – never mind when you’re trying to write a book. I think the challenge comes from the face that it is both work AND home. The […]
