The first thing I see when I open Mark Kurlansky’s entertaining new biography, “Birdseye: The Adventures of a Curious Man,” is a portrait of Clarence Frank Birdseye II sitting at his desk in September 1943. By the end of the book you have to wonder when he ever sat down. The small, wiry genius didn’t stop till his heart gave out.
Are you thinking about remodeling your drab kitchen? Be warned: Remodeling projects will not always fill your pockets with cash when your home sells. In fact, you might not recoup the entire cost of the project.
Nothing beats the outdoors ... unless, of course, temperatures plummet and you can’t build a fire. These five easy steps will make sure that doesn’t happen.
A farmers market is a way people can purchase fresh produce and other
products from local farmers and food vendors. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, about 7,175 farmers markets operate in the country. This type of market allows consumers to connect directly with locally grown food and the farmers who produce that food.
Seeding and sodding both have their merits and limitations. Below, find out what you need to know about selecting the right method of turf establishment.
You may have heard the acronym CSA before, but if you’re like many people, you may not be certain what it is. Over the past two decades, community supported agriculture has gained in popularity — and for good reason. Find out all about CSAs and how you can sign up for this way to buy local, fresh, heirloom, unusual and seasonal produce.
What are some examples? If you love trips to Disney World, create a board to celebrate the vacation destination. Include pictures of your favorite rides, foods you’ve enjoyed and even characters you’d like to meet on your next trip. Wedding boards are very popular as well. Brides-to-be pin images of stunning gowns, creative centerpiece ideas, hair accessories and honeymoon destination ideas.
If the sound of mosquitoes flying around your head puts you into a tailspin, you will need all the knowledge you can get to defend yourself against this biting menace.
As the weather warms up, it’s important to remember that pets need a helping hand to beat the heat and have a happy and healthy summer.
The popularity of Internet banking is driven by the convenience of being able to pay bills and manage household finances from the comfort of an armchair, but concerns about safety remain high. Protecting your personal data and finances is a critical part of getting the most from online banking. Follow these tips to ensure you remain as safe and secure as possible.
Time to liven up the hearth with new hues. Check out some of our favorite pairings.
In Japan, gardening is more than plants and their care; it's a philosophy. Each element of the garden represents an ideal, a physical representation of a spiritual pursuit.
You may think you’re making the environmentally responsible choice when you request paper instead of plastic bags in the supermarket. But you would be wrong.
I love little blessings that bolster our attitudes, such as when I hurry to get up in the morning because I slept through the alarm, so I stub my toes on a bedpost. “Yeow!” the cartoon bubble would read. Hop. Hop. Hop.
Ann Nika of Springfield, Ill., has a spring salad recipe that she has been making for get-togethers for more than 10 years. “It is always a favorite with my family and friends,” she said about Penne, Spinach, Asparagus and Cashew Salad.
Here’s the scoop on sundaes: They don’t have to be boring. The best-seller at a Springfield Baskin-Robbins remains the classic hot fudge sundae. But gaining in popularity are “layered” premium sundaes. Click inside for some recipes you can try tonight!
A graceful waterfall splashes into a cool pond stocked with silver and orange koi. Stone lanterns light a winding path to a charming teahouse through a fantasy forest of trees trimmed to resemble puffy clouds, mimicking their bonsai brethren.
Q: We still haven't decided on our countertops yet since that step is over a year away. Is there a sink you can recommend that will work with any countertop that we may pick out? This information will be very helpful. -- Jane, Rhode Island
Decades ago, while designing home sites for orchard farmers in California's Sacramento Valley, I came upon one grove of heirloom white-flesh peaches.
This week’s suggestions include watching the Preakness, observing National Bike to Work Day, seeing “Battleship” and more.
