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“Hideous Houses” Eric Stromer on How to Keep Your Home Beautiful
The best part of any home renovation show is watching the carpenters at work. It’s so amazing how they start with nothing but some pieces of wood, and end up with a one-of-a-kind armoire. They aren’t bad to look at either (no, seriously, do you have to be adorable to be a carpenter, or does being a carpenter make you adorable? These are the philosophical questions that burden me).
Patricia Richardson: There’s Always Room for “Improvement”
Patricia Richardson was a very important mother throughout the ’90s. Not only did she help raise her three fictional sons on the sitcom “Home Improvement”, but she also had three children of her own to think of! Richardson played the do-it-all mom Jill Taylor on the popular TV series for eight seasons, but despite all the parenting practice on the show, the 60-year-old still admits that she’s “wired wrong for parenting”. All moms make mistakes, Patricia, don’t worry!
Ways for Kids to Go Green at Home
Instilling green habits in kids is a challenge. Getting kids to slow down, unplug and embrace responsibility for the environment, however, has many rewards. Not only will it create sustainable habits that will come in handy when kids reach adulthood, a kid going green also saves you money. Use creativity to make it easier for children to adjust to green lifestyle changes.
Ways to Green Your Home
Green homes strike a balance between functionality and environmental responsibility. Green building practices in new homes create an environmentally friendly structure. For those who live in an older home, simple tactics can increase the green factor of the house. As an added bonus, many green practices save you money. Assess your current living practices to identify areas for improvement. Make changes that fit within your budget to gradually transition your house to a green environment.
Home Organization Tips for the Kitchen
Kitchen clutter is the bane of homeowners. Perhaps because so much time is spent in the kitchen, it tends to get neglected when it comes to organization. Before you hire a backhoe, step back and take a deep breath. There’s a method to the madness when it comes to kitchen organization, and it’s not as complicated as it looks.