Proper Lighting for a Positive Mood

By Jack Wade
Aucoin2As the days become shorter, darkness forces us indoors and away from natural light, our best defense against dreary moods and unmotivated gloom.

Weird Eco-Habits

By Nancy Ranchel
web-3483Recently a group of friends discovered that when using a restaurant or store bathroom, I take home the empty toilet roll if I use the last of it.

Home Trends

HomeTrends Pendleton FW14Plaid is not only good on flannel shirts, it works for home decor, too. Read on for our picks, just in time for the holidays.

Enhancing the New With the Old

By Jack Wade
iStock 000033768406LargeRepurposed, restored, and reclaimed pieces from days gone by create unique, eco-friendly touches in your home that bring contrast and warmth to modern designs.

Coolest Bar Ever?

By Nancy Ranchel
IMG 9871I don’t want to brag (or do I?), but many years ago I suggested to a friend that they take down their bar cabinets – which weren’t too pretty – and replace them with crates.

House Types

By Nancy Ranchel
ClipartHave you noticed how hard we all are on ourselves? If you feel guilty about not painting your living room, does it help to identify yourself as a hobbyist who doesn’t give a rat’s ass about painting the living room? If so, own it! 

Home Regrets?

HomeRegretsBy Nancy Ranchel
Usually regret lists are in reference to spending more quality time with your kids or your parents, helping others, pursuing what you love. Bah! Let’s get down to the important stuff—your house, and how you relate to it.

Declutter: Paper & Other Garbage

DeclutterBy Nancy Ranchel
You’d like to use your kitchen counter for some project, like cooking, but it’s covered with mail. Does this ever happen to you?