10 Things to Get Done Before Labor Day
This is a public service announcement: The Halloween stuff is already out at craft stores. And I’m not sure how fall came to have a mascot, but I know that autumn is on its way when I hear people start talking about how much they miss pumpkin spice. While there are still several weeks left to enjoy the summer, it might be a good time to start thinking about the tasks you need to get done before cool weather really sets in.
Jul 31, 2015
Chiggers Are Small Yet Sneaky Little Buggers: Here’s What You Need to Know
Chiggers (or red bugs) are tiny little mites that easily escape notice, but leave a lasting legacy in the form of red welts on your skin that will itch for days and drive you nuts. Summer is prime chigger season, so read up on how to deal with them around the house, and what to do if you get bitten. Chiggers love to get you in your body’s tender sweaty spots, namely the undersides of your arms, knees, belly and – yes – your private areas.
Jul 31, 2015
Colorful Cabinets in the Kitchen
Jul 31, 2015
Before & After: Nearly Forgotten Floor Model Goes Green
Meredith had picked up a floor model of this nightstand years ago, and then forgot about it. When she redid her entry and couldn’t find the perfect table, out came the old cabinet, just waiting for a new look (and a statement color). From Meredith: A few hours over a couple of nights and it was completely transformed for about $40.
Jul 31, 2015
Moving Day Just Got 100x Easier With These Simple Tips & Hacks
Dread your upcoming move all you want, but it’s going to happen. Make moving day less painful with this series of clever and easy tips and hacks that are simple, but will make the whole process faster and easier. And then maybe, just maybe, you won’t go insane after packing your 99th box, and will enjoy the first night in your new home.
Jul 31, 2015
Before & After: An Awkward Kitchen Gets a New Lease on Life
About to welcome their second child, Bernice and Davison were happy to find an apartment with three bedrooms, so that each kid could have their own space (not always a given in New York City). But they were less excited about the kitchen, a dated space whose awkward layout just really wasn’t working. As you can see from the photos above, the refrigerator was immediately to the left upon entering the kitchen: past that was the sink, tucked awkwardly into a corner.
Jul 31, 2015
Peach Plum Sangria is Summer in a Glass
(Image credit: Kimberley Hasselbrink) From The Kitchn → Cocktail Recipe: Peach Plum Sangria
Jul 31, 2015