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How To...Make an Artwork Slipcase

Whether you own a costly Picasso or a framed crayon drawing that your child made (possibly of greater value still), you probably will need to either safely store or transport your artwork at least o...

How To: Avoid Some Common Travel Pitfalls
Washington DC

One of the most frustrating elements of escaping can be the small disasters that threaten to derail a trip. We've all been there- despite the advance planning, the guidebooks, and all the preparatio...

How To: Refurbish a Craigslist Find
Washington DC

You may remember we picked up two Bassett dressers over the Memorial Day weekend knowing they needed some TLC. We finally found the time to work on the one we plan to use as a credenza, and started ...

How To: Add Mosaics To Your Garden
Washington DC

Natural Home magazine offers suggestions for creating a magical and whimsical garden. The article "Finding Neverland" recommends adding soy candles and energy-efficient LED holiday strings to your o...

How to: Dispose of an Old Mattress
Washington DC

(Photo courtesy of soundfromwayout on Flickr) We took advantage of recent sales to purchase new twin mattresses to replace the old ones in our childhood bedroom. We decided to save on the delivery ...