You may find this hard to believe, but I didn’t build the house I currently live in. It’s a long story, but this current house in central New Hampshire was supposed to be a transition home while I built a Queen Anne Victorian house for my family. Those plans were dashed by the horrible economic…
Emergency Preparedness: How to Create a Last-Minute Packing List for Peace of Mind
During a trip to Venice, I purchased a painting that now hangs in my dining room and is one of my most treasured possessions. It’s the one item in that room I would prioritize saving if we were ever faced with an emergency evacuation. But it’s not easily packed in a bug-out bag, and since…
Old-World Elegance
This tastefully restored mansion on Syros Island in the heart of the Greek Cyclades resides on a high bluff overlooking the blue Aegean and the island’s picturesque capital, Ermoupoli. The home’s foyer features a classic marble staircase with Doric columns. Verdant colors and contrasts combined with grand dimensions to create an air of luxury. (Courtesy…
Heirloom-Quality Gardening Tools
With spring on the horizon, it’s time to take a look at the tools in the garden shed; if any need to be replaced, consider the following, which are built so well that you’ll be bequeathing them to future generations of gardeners. (Courtesy of Homestead Iron) A Handy Claw Homestead Hand Forged 3-Tine Cultivator $40…
You Overspent on Christmas—Now What?
What went wrong? Put your mind on rewind and go back a few months. How come you spent so much? Did you run out of cash before you got to the end of your list, so you started charging? Did you feel pressured to make sure the kids weren’t disappointed? Perhaps you didn’t anticipate expenses…
Use Aromatic Cedar Wood to Line Closet
Dear James: Our bedroom has a cedar closet, but the scent is almost gone, and I plan to build a second cedar closet. How can I restore the scent, and do you have any tips for the new one?—Melanie F. Dear Melanie: Cedar closets are not as common as they used to be, but they…
2-Pound Kittens Ready For Vaccinations
Q: I found a litter of kittens and want to give them away to good homes. How do I determine their age and genders? They average two pounds and are eating dry kitten food. A: Most kittens’ weight in pounds correlates with their age in months. So, a 1-pound kitten is about 1 month old,…
Friends That Garden Together, Grow Together: How to Start or Join a Community Garden
Victory gardens in public spaces brought the country together during the food insecurity of World War II, and they can do the same thing today. From apartment dwellers with no room to grow plants to homeowners with a bountiful backyard, community gardens are about the social aspect as much as the resulting fruits and vegetables….
Growing Vegetables From Seeds Can Be Hard
Q: I have a problem growing vegetable seeds. I buy seeds from good brands because I want to grow varieties that I can’t find as plants at the store. I use good soil in trays, and I follow all the directions. The problem is that the stems of the seeds grow as though they are…
What To Do When You Can’t Pay All of Your Bills and More
Dear Mary: Our mortgage was due on the first. As I write it is the 21st. We have the money to pay it, however my husband thinks it would be better to pay our credit card bills and get 30 days behind on our mortgage. What do you think should be paid first?—Lisa P., Florida…
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