House & Home

How to Make Fleece Hats Fleece is everywhere! Blankets, scarves, gloves, robes, hats - this fabric has become a favorite for keeping warm during the cold months of winter. It...	Glass Marble Magnets Visit any gift shop today and you'll likely see glass marble magnet sets. These are surprisingly easy to make yourself! For Christmas 2008...	Have a Yard Sale Yard sale, rummage sale, garage sale, tag sale - they go by many names, but are essentially the same. Take the opportunity to clean out space i...
Placemat Purse As seasons change, so do accessories. You may choose to invest in a quality leather handbag for fall and winter, but you can still add some fun to you...	Caring for Linens Linens are a staple of every household. We sleep with them, use them in our kitchens, and linens make our dinner parties even more beautiful. Whether ...	Natural Cleaning Ever wonder where all of those cleaning chemicals go after you have used them? Into the air? Soil? Streams and Rivers? Maybe you're becoming environme...
Blankets for Babies Ah, the power of the baby blanket. Functional for keeping warm, yet so magical with its soothing properties. Whether due to the ability to comfort, th...	Pinwheels and Whirligigs Pinwheels are old-fashioned fun. Make several to line the driveway or accent your flower garden. Put the kids to work and then watch them run around t...	Learn a Few Stitches If you can locate a needle, thread, and a spare button in your house, you're ahead of the game. Actually own a sewing machine? Watch out! You are well...
Helping a Stray Cat Find a Home It's morning, you go to the door to get the paper and are greeted by the tiny "meows" of a kitten. Your 7-year-old has just brought home another cat f...	A Fresh Start With Paint There is no easier or less expensive way to transform a room than by painting it. Even if you paint it the same color, the clean look will both thrill...	Bring Home the Beach While sunning yourself on the beach this summer, take some time to gather shells. They're plentiful, free, and can become beautiful objects for your h...
Simple Duvet Cover and Bedskirt 1. Measure existing duvet. While sizes should be standard for full, queen, and king, it's better not to be surprised when your cover doesn't fit. You ...	Out With Stains and Spots! Keeping your lovely home clean and in order takes a bit of effort. The last thing you need is a stubborn stain. While it is tempting to take it to a p...	Cotton Baby Bibs It's easy to make sweet little bibs! They are perfect gifts that are easy to wash, are very practical, and have endless possibilities for color and pa...