Lifestyle

If you dread opening the door to your bedroom closet, you aren’t alone. This little storage room, crammed with clothes and shoes, can easily become a mess. But it doesn’t need to be. Learning how to organize your closet -- and keep it…
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Sheep are mostly valued for their wool and meat in the United States -- but what about their milk? More and more farmers throughout the country are experimenting with what to make with sheep milk, from creamy yogurt to delicious cheese. …
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Photo by Gabor Degre Even the thought of eating broccoli, kale and arugula makes many people pucker, but if you aim to eat healthier, science says to suck it up: simply adding more bitter vegetables to your diet will eventually change…
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Photo by Sam Schipani Summer is a delicious season, filled with grilling, shopping at farmers markets filled with fresh vegetables and picking your own fruit straight from the bush. Even so, you would probably rather spend time outside…
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Photo by Natalie Williams Between the racks filled with spices, bags of loose grains and stacks of cans, pantries can quickly get out of hand. By following a few simple tips for better pantry organization, you can not only improve the…
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There’s nothing quite so frustrating and time-consuming as searching for specific tools while in the midst of a project, whether that tool is an adjustable wrench or your favorite garden spade. To solve this problem, people have come up…
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Image by monicore from Pixabay Aside from a sharp knife, a quality cutting board is one of the most important tools in your kitchen. Unfortunately, it can also be one of the greatest sources of bacteria. When your cutting board has…
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BDN File Photo Curious kids and adults alike have long combed beaches for unique shells during their summers at the shore. Many people keep these shells on display in their houses for years following memorable beach vacations. But is it…
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Paper can easily be tossed into your recycling bin, but consider the hierarchy of the “Three R’s:” reduce, reuse, recycle. If you find a way to reuse paper — whether it is office printer paper, paper bags or newspapers — you can give…
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Image by Mohamed Nuzrath from Pixabay Mosquitoes love me. I do my best to repel mosquitoes, but no matter what I do, they seem to have a taste for my blood. After a morning weeding in the garden or a lovely evening dining al fresco on…
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Years ago, my father restored an old farmhouse to its former glory here in Maine. With layers of wallpaper peeling off its horsehair plaster walls, the home was a fixer upper. But my father and stepmother were determined to resurrect…
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Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay Making ends meet on a homestead can be challenging. If you live in a remote area, you may not have access to many job opportunities. You may need to be home most of the time to tend to your crops and…
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