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Casa Quickie: Shut 'em Down
If you have a guest bedroom or storage space that you rarely use, keep that room off your Winter heating radar. Do so by closing the heating vents in the room, and closing the door. Use a draft blocker on the door to prevent the room's cold air from seeping into other rooms of your house.
Casa Quickie: Shaving Cream in Unexpected Places
Fed up with a foggy bathroom mirror? Then add some shaving cream. As odd as it sounds, using some cheap, white foaming shaving cream can keep your bathroom mirror from fogging while you shower.
5 Common Myths About Going Green at Home
One of my favorite resources, This Old House, recently updated readers on 10 myths about green living at home. Definitely read all of This Old House's advice on the topic — you may be surprised! Here are the five myths that I thought would most interest Casa readers.
How-To: Be a Better Laundress
Tired of pulling laundry out of the dryer and seeing that it's frayed or faded? Have you dyed your honey's tighty whities an embarrassing shade of pink? Don't worry, there's hope for you yet!
How-To: Make Your Bedroom Perfect For Sleeping
Is your bedroom less than relaxing? Want to figure out how to make it a place of comfort and relaxation? Then take a look at my tips!
Garden Therapy: Top 4 Ways to Improve Your Lawn
While some of us have turned our lawns into gardens, the majority of homeowners still have turf in their yards (yours truly included). Keeping your lawn looking its best isn't rocket science, but there are some basic things you should do to keep it looking tip-top. Luckily, the smart folks at Gardeners, my favorite gardening company, have shared all you need to know to keep your lawn in great shape.
10 Ways to Californify Your Crib
In the July issue of SELF Magazine, the mag's associate features editor, Cristina Tudino, hooked up with Los Angeles interior designers Kristen Buckingham and Tracy Hutson to share their easy ideas for creating a cozy-chic pad that will bring the sunshine outside into your home. As Tracy and Kristen prove with their quick and easy tips, you don’t have to spend a ton of money to add a little of the Golden State to your home.
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5 Alternative Uses For Candles
Candlesticks, candelabras, floating candles . . .
Thom Filicia's Top Tips For Design
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to interview Dress My Nest host Thom Filicia. Thom, who recently authored Thom Filicia Style, talked about his experience making over The View's dressing rooms. Thom also appeared on the show to promote the Kimberly-Clark Room-a-Day Giveaway, which gives 16 participants the chance to each win a $25,000 room makeover.
Casa Verde: 5 Tips For a Greener New Year's Party
Celebrating the new year doesn't mean that you have to start 2009 with an extra large bag of trash. There are some smart ways that you can decorate and prepare for your party that will keep garbage to a minimum. What better way to start off the new year than with a clean and green conscience?
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