5 Thrifty Tips From a Seasoned Homesteader
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5 Thrifty Tips From a Seasoned Homesteader

After 25 years as a homesteader, RuthAnn Zimmerman knows how to make good things last.
Unusual Fruits That Deserve a Spot in the Garden
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Unusual Fruits That Deserve a Spot in the Garden

Aronia and quince may be little-known, but they reward patient gardeners with one-of-a-kind harvests.
Are Energy-Efficient Home Upgrades Worth It?
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Are Energy-Efficient Home Upgrades Worth It?

Some upgrades take decades to pay off, while others add real value to your home and comfort to your life.
In Praise of Porches
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In Praise of Porches

Before screens and backyards took over, American communities were held together by something much simpler—and more profound.
7 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Building a Raised Garden Bed
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7 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Building a Raised Garden Bed

Raised beds make gardening easier, but only if you build them right.

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Cold-Damaged Plants

Cold-Damaged Plants

It will help your plants to go into winter with plenty of water in the stems and roots, plus extra water in the soil.
Install a Grab Bar

Install a Grab Bar

If you’re remodeling the bathroom and the walls are open, it’s easy to install a grab bar.
Ask the Builder: Wasting Money on Remodeling Plans

Ask the Builder: Wasting Money on Remodeling Plans

Many homeowners have wasted thousands of dollars on architect fees.
Methods to Soundproof a New or Old House

Methods to Soundproof a New or Old House

Even if a new house is built to code, there can still be indoor noise issues.
Affordable Home Staging Hacks

Affordable Home Staging Hacks

Thoughtful finishing touches can transform a house from looking staged to feeling like a home.
Excessive Sun Exposure Causes Sunburn and Skin Cancer in Dogs

Excessive Sun Exposure Causes Sunburn and Skin Cancer in Dogs

Like humans, dogs exposed to the sun can develop actinic keratosis.
DIYing Your Next Home Renovation? Be on Lookout for These Things That Can Derail Your Project

DIYing Your Next Home Renovation? Be on Lookout for These Things That Can Derail Your Project

To minimize the chances of a project getting derailed, issues of communication, people, materials, budgets, and timelines have to be addressed up front.
Frosty Alfresco: Cool Weather Entertaining Tips

Frosty Alfresco: Cool Weather Entertaining Tips

A snowy backyard is an enchanted setting for winter entertaining. Let’s bundle up and extend the outdoor living season.