Making the most of summer's bounty is one of my favorite pastimes. And finding unique ways to store and preserve food is my way to taste summer even in the coldest months. I'd love to know how you preserve and store foods at home. Share with me in the video comments so we can learn…
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Today our guest contributor Thad is sharing a wonderful DIY design for your gardening adventures--make this garden tool caddy for yourself or a friend this season!
Have you ever spilled your seed packets when planting the garden? Me, check. Do you grab a bowl out of the kitchen to collect your harvest? Yup. Do you…
We have all heard about upcycling coffee grounds, but what about uses for used tea bags? One of my favorite ways to relax in the evening is curled up with a mug of tea, but those daily tea bags really add up! Thankfully, tea bags are just as useful outside of the mug as they are in…
Salads, meats, pasta... what doesn't olive oil pair well with? Though there is nothing like a quality bottle of olive oil to elevate a dish, olive oil can do just as well in your beauty routine as it does in your kitchen cabinet. High in antioxidants and squalene, it is the perfect ingredient to moisturize…
Some of our most popular posts on this website are our DIY building projects, from planter boxes to raised bed green houses. So today our contributor Thad Sperry is here to show you how to build a simple bluebird nest box! It's the perfect project to take on this weekend.
Have you ever noticed how a…
As you know, I recently completed an apartment renovation and am finally getting to the outside space. I did a complete outdoor makeover which I'm excited to share with you in a future post. I focused entirely on container gardening which has yielded amazing and beautiful results. From sunflowers to tomatoes and radishes, peppers, strawberries…
If you live in an urban area or a dwelling without any land, you have more space than you might think. Is your rooftop flat and easily accessible? Does the fence along your building have a little bit of dirt to plant some pole beans? Does your fire escape have space for a planter box…
Spring is here and this beautiful weather has us longing to get out and get adventuring. At the top of our lists this year is backpacking. Backpacking can be a truly awe-inspiring experience. One that tests your limits and allows you to truly to learn to trust yourself and gain confidence in your ability and…