Share How Not to Paint: Step One: Prime surface with water-based primer. Step Two: Purchase paint by guessing at the color to match the surrounding area. Aim for “close enough.” Choose oil-based. Step Three: Paint with your oil-based “close enough” color over the water-based primer. Step Four:
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Share Watching all of the starlets in their long, draping gowns at the Emmys makes me think of … well, curtains. After watching the parade of gowns on Sunday, I started to realize that my living room and kitchen curtains are looking a little tired. They need
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Share As February draws to a close, I feel that familiar itch setting in … the one that makes me want to clear away clutter, organize closets, and tackle the pantry (again!) . It’s nearly spring … and it’s time for a little deep cleaning. If you
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Share Step One: Go out and gather. You’ll need acorns, pine cones, colorful leaves, branches, apples, gourds, Indian corn, pumpkins, cinnamon sticks … Most of these can be found by going for a hike this weekend. Choose a great park and spend the day enjoying the beautiful
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