November 28, 2007

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Terrarium Inspiration

Sure, winter is upon us. But that's no reason to quit gardening. When I was a kid, I loved building terrariums. Most of them were simply aquariums that had gravel piled up on one end so that turtles, salamaders, etc.... Read the story »

June 20, 2007

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Stella's Yard

I've been fighting the battle against the “remodel from ****” for over a year. The end is in sight. I took a week off of work (my SECOND week of vacation time for this monstrosity!) to work on the hall... Read the story »

June 14, 2007

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Yardcare.com

Aah, time to mow the lawn. What many consider to be drudgery is actually a good aerobic workout, assuming you are pushing a mower, and not riding on one! But even if you are running a rider, today's FamilyFirst site... Read the story »

March 02, 2007

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HelpingHero

It costs bucks to have someone come over to your house to do some work. Say it's babysitting, gardening work, or odd jobs. But you still need it done. What do you do? Well, one option is to sign up... Read the story »

February 21, 2007

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Landscaping Ideas Online

Man, It seems like I've been working on this blasted remodel for twenty years. But in reality, it's been about nine months. Maybe that's why I feel like I've been giving birth! ;-) But the end is in sight. And... Read the story »

February 15, 2007

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Decor Next Door

As regular readers know, I've been struggling with a mighty remodel for nearly a year now. There's a dim light at the end of the tunnel, I'm happy to say. But it's still a ways off. With that in mind,... Read the story »

February 05, 2007

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Burpee.com

Well, it's early February, the dead of winter. This is the time of year when a gardener gets to work! Even though there is snow and ice on the ground, you can still be busy with your garden. You can... Read the story »

January 24, 2007

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SaferBuilding.com

As my mother of all remodels enters its tenth month, I can vouch for what an ordeal it is. It's hard work, and it can be dangerous. But today's FamilyFirst site shows you how to remodel safely, and to use... Read the story »

January 14, 2007

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he Old House Web

As my remodel stretches into its ninth month (a even pregnant women get a reprieve after nine months), and shows signs of needing at least two more months before completion, I have to reflect back on why exactly we decided... Read the story »