A Functional Basement

willco2Not long ago, doing laundry for Mike and Michelle Connolly involved navigating a set of aging stairs and entering a dark, slightly foreboding unfinished basement where their washer and dryer were housed.

Tax Refund In Your Future?

By Nancy Ranchel

P1020757Don’t go to Costco and buy a new TV with your tax refund money. Why not consider better use of that money for you and – what the hell – for the environment.

Salvage to Buy Now

By Nancy Ranchel

P1020998It was Wednesday. There were boatloads of carpenters in the house. I was miserable. What’s a gal to do?

Coolest. Couch. Ever!

By Nancy Ranchel

IMG 1333Lots of walls, not a lot of floor — perhaps that’s how I ended up with a sofa obsession.

Trash-free Party — Dutch style

By Nancy Ranchel

Image 1I made a new friend: A gal who celebrated her 30th wedding anniversary / 50th birthday by throwing a party for 150 of her closest friends. With no garbage. BOOM! How cool is that?