Rose Knows The Poconos
Nearly every home has one. Unfit for furniture, yet too conspicuous to leave bare, it’s the dreaded blank wall–dun, dun, dun!
Do you need inspiration to tackle this design disaster? These five ideas, suggested by the editors at Better Homes and Gardens, can help you fill that vacant space:
Book It. Draw inspiration from literature you no longer have a use for—matte the covers of books or periodicals with eye-catching artwork (National Geographic covers could be particularly striking), and arran...
After the warm weather days are gone, it’s easy to shut your garage door and never look back. Unfortunately, this neglect will lead to stacks of boxes and a large mess waiting for you as soon as spring begins to bloom. Instead, stay ahead of the game and use these tips to keep your garage organized during the winter—you’ll thank us later!
Do the ultimate purgeTake the time to determine how you want to utilize your garage—maybe you want to be able to park two cars, or store lawn-care equipmen...
We’ve all seen them on Facebook—majestic photos of friends and family, their faces flushed with a healthy glow, at the top of what appears to be a mountain peak with a spectacular view. Pictures like this make the activity of hiking seem as simple as an afternoon stroll in the park. And while hiking is an excellent form of exercise and should be a highly enjoyable adventure, it’s not an activity to jump into blindly.
If you’re curious about the benefits that hiking provides and how you can get...
Just like your car, your home needs a regular tune-up to keep it running at its best. Use this checklist to organize your chores so you can minimize stress and enjoy each season.
Spring
As the winter weather fades away, spring is the perfect time to tackle outdoor maintenance.
-Check outdoor vents for debris, and clear gutters and downspouts.
-Look for overgrown tree roots that could damage foundations, driveways, and walkways.
Other items in your spring to-do list should include:
Check the...
Farmers make community connection through goat cheese, conservation.
Story and photos by Liam Migdail
There’s a certain jolt of excitement that radiates through the barnyard when Catherine Renzi steps through the gate.
The herd of a few dozen Nubian goats—affectionately known as the “dairy divas”—break away from their hay lunch and crowd around the Chester County farmer, jostling for a little affection and attention. It’s important to know your place, Renzi jokes. If the dairy divas say you’re...
Do you dread staring at your car’s fuel gauge? Do you sigh when it’s time to refill the gas tank? If so, that’s understandable. Gasoline is a major expense for many drivers, and it’s hard to not feel the pain at the pump. To help boost your car’s gas mileage and save you some cash, the experts at FuelEconomy.gov offer the following driving and maintenance tips:
Driving Tips
Minimize idling your car by turning off your engine when your vehicle is parked for more than 10 seconds. Idling can use...
The holidays are without question a very busy time for most of us. We’re running around trying to pick up last minute gifts, preparing big meals for family and friends, and breaking out the ladder to string up festive lights and decorations.
While all of these things can be enjoyable in their own way, they can also prove dangerous, as our minds are often wandering to remember if we actually remembered to turn the stove off or if we locked the house full of gifts.
Be sure to keep yourse...
