Sometimes the air in my home needs a little freshening up. During temperate months, I simply open a window, but when cold weather threatens to chill my bones, I use linen or air freshening sprays.They're so handy around the home, and work well on kid and pet odors, upholstery, linens and even clothing.
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Historic Preservation Carpenter Paul Cutting rescued this abandoned house and restored it into a working home, using parts from over 23 houses. He recommends using salvaged hardware (and we think it's a great solution for sprucing up old cabinets and dressers, too). More

Everyone likes a clean home, but the process of getting there isn't always so enjoyable. Thankfully strong, irritating cleaners are no longer the only cleaning supply option. Now we have easy access to cleaners that are not only eco-friendly and good smelling, but also a wealth of DIY cleaning recipes. Here are some of the ones we like the best: More

After hearing how hospitals in Sweden were using a unique cloth to clean with water rather than traditional chemical cleaners, UK designer Steve Pearson was inspired to create a version of his own. In 1995 he partnered with engineer John Park and a group of Korean scientists to create a line of microfiber cleaning cloths called e–cloth.

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Hot Tub: Sea Otter Woodworks
Cooler: Coleman Steel Belted
Stove: Japanese Chofu Wood Burning Heater
Marble Tiles: International Greecian 12 in. x 12 in. White Polished Marble Floor and Wall Tile - Home Depot

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Are you seriously telling me winter only officially began 9 days ago? I know much of the country has been shivering in their boots for months, so I guess now's the time for the serious hunkering down to begin. Here are some of our favorite winter living discussions, sure to keep us healthy and happy 'till spring — though it would all be a lot easier if this was a Winter Olympics year… More

You really can start planting for the new year between Christmas and New Year's day! Continuing on my big bold bulb experiment (see "Summer to Fall" here), I finally got my act together, found a few hours and got some glorious spring and summer bulbs into the ground yesterday before it got really cold out here on Long Island. I even made a little movie of me shivering in the rain. :)

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From recycling to energy-saving appliances to growing food in small spaces, Apartment Therapy has you covered when it comes to living green at home. Here are 10 of our favorite green posts from 2012. More

I definitely, definitely do want to be here in my cit-aay, but urban living has its challenges: a lack of space and privacy, an abundance of noise and dirt, and a high price of admission. But, oh, the wonders to behold! Let's explore the ways we fit into our cityscapes in 2012… More

This year we introduced a new channel, Outdoor, to bring you the best of gardening and outdoor life at home. While the channel is currently on hold for the winter, now is a great time to get inspired for the not-too-distant gardening season. Here are some of our best posts of the year: More