Black walnuts: Flavorful, frustrating backyard bounty
Along with the gently welcoming cascade of falling leaves, autumn sometimes arrives with arresting...
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Category: Debra R. Messick
Artists bringing mural magic home
A most welcome recent trend involves gifted artists transforming bare, wasted public spaces into iconic legacy treasures. But a number of these talented decorative gurus have also created mural magic in private homes. Mural...
Read MoreFind holistic energy savings for the ‘whole house’
The costs related to home energy use keep rising, both in terms of dollars and environmental impact. Worse yet, on average more than a third of household energy consumption is wasted through so-called “phantom power” use and...
Read MoreEnjoy end of summer with a bookcation
Whether you wind down your summer at the beach, in the mountains, or with a poolside staycation, diving into a good book can offer a trove of relaxing downtime. But with so many titles to choose from, you may need a guide to...
Read MoreUpstarts egg-static over new ventures
Farmers’ markets are wonderful sources for fresh, local edibles, but also, surprising finds not on everyday supermarket shelves. Many vendors delight in offering more than the expected fare, even when it comes to staples such as...
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