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How-To: Keep a Neat and Clean Winter Entry
Just because your Winter routine involves boots, mittens, and lots of ice and snow doesn't mean that the front room of your home has to look cluttered and dirty. Check out my tips for keeping it clean and tidy.
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Have You Ever Chopped Firewood?
When I was growing up, we used a woodstove for supplemental heat. It provided a cozy spot to gather after dinner, and certainly warmed up the main rooms of the house. However, all of that wood heating meant that I had to chop and stack a lot of logs, too.
Guess What This Does?
This tool is a snow rake, and has a very long handle. Can you guess which part of your home it rakes snow from?
How-To: Fix a Leaky Door
Do you have an exterior door that's less than efficient? Short of replacing it, there are some tricks for fixing, at least temporarily, a leaky door.
Curious about how you can get through the Winter with a slightly lower heating bill?
Garden Therapy: Winter Tips
Since snow and ice don't make for a successful garden, most of us have to resort to satisfying our green thumb through nurturing indoor plants and kitchen window herb gardens in the Winter. To make the most of your Winter plants, try these indoor gardening tips.
- Indoor plants will turn to follow the light, so you should rotate an indoor plant to encourage proper growth.
Open House: Frustrated Flowers
In the UK, these beautiful pink blossoms adorn the Houses of Parliament, but don't expect these delicate blooms to last very long. England is facing the coldest Winter in 13 years, which means that many flowers that have started to bloom will be killed by the cold.
Are there any frustrated or confused flowers near your home?
Who Shovels at Your Home?
If you live in a snowy climate, chances are that you'll spend a good amount of time each week shoveling your front walk, which is actually a good form of exercise. Most cities also require that residents keep the sidewalks in front of their property free of snow and ice. Do you shovel at your home?
Do You Use Decks or Porches in the Winter?
Just because it's not 70 degrees and sunny doesn't mean that there isn't a use for your deck this Winter. They can be a great solution for party overflow at a ski chalet, and provide a good place to take a moment to reflect and sip hot coffee on a mild Winter afternoon. Do you use yours in the off-season?
Casa Quickie: Salt Stains on Carpet
If you live in a snowy climate, chances are that family and visitors may be tracking salt into your home on the bottoms of their boots. Of course, the first line of defense is to ask everyone to take their shoes off in your entry. But what if your entry rug, or other carpeted space in your home, gets stained with the salt?
Casa Quickie: Three Helpful Uses For Salt in the Winter
As many of you know, sprinkling rock salt on your walkways and driveways in the Winter will prevent snow and ice from bonding to the pavement, making it easy to shovel away. Make sure to do so lightly, as salt can cause damage to your grass and other plants. Keep a tightly sealed bucket with a scoop for the salt outdoors near your walkway for easy access when the weather gets bitter.
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