I’m not a huge DIY-er. I’ve just never been that handy. But some do-it-yourself tasks are just too easy – and economical – not to tackle. Last fall, for example, …
Sanding gives an old shelf gets new life
Home and Garden
Miele enters the bagless vacuum market
Respected German home appliance manufacturer Miele has long been an advocate of bagged vacuum cleaners, insisting that they were superior to the new generation of bagless offerings. Earlier this year, …
Snow day shoveling suggestions
People tell Auntie Vicky that there’s lots to like about winter – especially if you enjoy snow sports — but she still insists that shoveling the white stuff is not …
Sweet dreams begin with good bed linen
Confused about thread counts? Don’t lose sleep over it. Thread count is simply the sum of the vertical and horizontal threads per square inch. It’s generally thought that the higher …
Easy, effective and eco-friendly fall cleaning tips
When it comes to cleaning, spring typically gets star treatment. In fact, the home may need it more in the fall: open windows and doors have let in dust and …
