Home & Garden
Tired of the same old? Top ways of bringing new life into your aging home
Going back in time can be a great way to make a house into a home. Of course, you might want to take in a few local home & garden shows before getting too buy focused.
Childproofing your backyard for the grandkids
Is your backyard a safe haven for your visiting grandkids, or an area rife with pitfalls and hidden dangers? Find out by reading our home safety checklist.
The holiday card: Five creative spins on the timeless tradition
Five creative ideas for your holiday cards to get out of a rut and make exciting, new traditions.
Best egg nog recipes from around the web
Our guide to the best egg nog recipes, including cooked egg, eggless and retro versions.
How to choose flowers for New Year's eve and make them last
Fresh flowers are a simple and elegant way to decorate your home for a New Year's celebration. Whether you choose from popular winter flowers or your own favorites, the trickiest part is making them last more than a few days.
Best holiday cookies for 2012
Are you tired of the same old holiday cookies? Chocolate chip cookies might be delicious, but they aren't different. Here are some fresh ideas for 2012!
The teetotaler's guide to the best non-alcoholic holiday drinks
Drinkers and non-drinkers alike can toast the holidays with a collection of the best non alcoholic drinks for New Years and even sugar free, non alcoholic drinks.
Colorize it! Bringing new life to your old home
Use color changes to liven up your old home. Change one room or all; use color to freshen up and bring in new life to dreary old spaces.
Child safety checklist: Kiddie-proof your home for maximum safety and minimum boo-boos
Having the grandkids over can be dangerous for them if your home isn’t kiddie-proofed. Here’s a child safety checklist to point you in the right direction.
How to let your garden go to the hummingbirds
Interested in turning your backyard into a hummingbird habitat? Find out what the best flowers are to get the job done.
How to get free TV for the cost of an internet connection
Find out how you can watch free TV programming with the simple help of a computer, an HDTV, and an HDMI cable.
Crash course in mulch: What you should know before you hit the ground gardening
Confused about how and when to mulch your garden? We give you the scoop about using mulch.
Give yourself a break: Tips on hiring a maid service for your home
Do you need a little help around the house? Hiring a cleaning service just might be the answer. Here are a few tips on how to do it right.
Safe gardening tips (from suncreen to bug bites to first aid)
Do you enjoy gardening? Be sure to stay safe this summer by following these simple tips.
No yard? No room inside? No problem. The DIY patio garden
Don’t allow apparent problem of having no yard or a small living space keep you from enjoying a DIY patio garden. Patio gardens fit anywhere, even into the smallest areas.
