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Grow a Container Garden

Growing food in pretty pots is fun. Each pot takes on a life of its own and you get to know container-grown plants up close and personal. Whether you haven’t gardened in the past because of a lack of …

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10 Weeds Worth Growing

“What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson, Fortune of the Republic, 1878 Keeping your garden tidy can seem like a never-ending duel between …

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A New Life for a Old Ironing Board

With a narrow profile, a vintage ironing board makes for the perfect side table in an awkward corner or small space. Here are some examples spotted recently: To read the full post, visit Remodelist…

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12 Uses for Wire Hangers

If you're anything like Joan Crawford, you really, really, don't like wire hangers, at least for their intended purpose! But, as much as you'd prefer plastic or wooden hangers, there always …

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6 Kinds Of Stuff That Keeps You Stuck

When people come to my Sick of Being Stuck (SOBS) class, they are ready to make a big change. They aren't looking for the "just right" organizing system, or to buy a planner that will magically restor…

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A DIY Clothes Line

Interior designer Suzanne Shaker and art conservator Pete Danridge designed their outdoor clothes line using two strips of cedar that are joined at the top with a stainless steel dowel pin. The clo…

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Poultry and Paralysis

The Poultry and Penis Cancer study featured last week on Care2 found an association between poultry exposure and cancer mortality, but what about non-cancer mortality? The cancer-causing viruses in ch…

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15 Ways to Reuse Plastic Bottle Caps

Heading to the recycle bin to toss a plastic bottle? Did you know that in many places, you can't recycle the cap? Bottle caps are made from #5 plastic, which many municipalities do not recycle. Tha…

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5 Handmade Memorial Day Items

Memorial Day brings all kinds of relaxation and reflection, as many of us take the day off and sometimes even have a little BBQ fun. Get into the spirit with these five DIY tips that will have you dec…

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Using Essential Oils to Help with Emotional Disharmony

by Beverley Hawkins, Contributor to Armoatherapy on Allthingshealing.com As many of you may be aware essential oils can be very helpful in times of Emotional Stress and Disharmony. Because our sens…

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