Planning some house parties this summer? As you compile your guest list, give some thought to those who will not be welcome—notably mosquitos, ants, wasps, and other nasty pests. If the mere mention of mosquitoes makes you itchy and the…
When it comes to cleaning and organizing methods, I find the ones I use the most are the ones that give some loose structure to get you started, but then easily segue into a bigger cleaning and organizing session. That’s…
The thought of a professional organizer entering your home may send you into a cleaning frenzy. Even if you’re naturally tidy, piles of items can easily stack up, whether due to a lack of storage or a lack of a…
The co-founder of California studio Electric Bowery has renovated a redwood-clad house in Big Sur for her family, preserving its iconic features and adding custom furniture. The house, originally designed by well-known local architect Mickey Muennig, is perched high up…
Musty basement smells are unpleasant and uninviting, made worse by the fact that the odor’s source is often challenging to locate. Fortunately, there are several common culprits of damp, musty basement smells, most notably mold and mildew caused by excess…
Yellow is a bright color in the garden, from spring’s early daffodils and forsythia blooms to late autumn’s golden leaves. Yellow is an attractive color to many birds and pollinator insects, so it’s not only beautiful but a useful choice…
Our latest lookbook rounds up eight elegant dining rooms where dark-wood furniture, including tables, chairs and shelving, takes centre stage. The dining room furniture pieces featured in this lookbook make an impact with their dark tones, which are often evocative of…
Whether you’re a homeowner dealing with an unexpected rat visitor or simply looking to protect your space from future intrusions, you’ve come to the right place. Rats can be more than just a nuisance—they can pose significant health risks and…
All gardeners are busy gardeners, and finicky plants that need special attention and constant tending just aren’t a good choice for our active lifestyles. The good news is: that you can plan your garden to focus on long-lived, low-maintenance, and…
Rosemary is great for an herb garden thanks to its fragrant and gentle nature. But like all evergreen shrubs, rosemary needs repeated pruning to help maintain the plant and keep it growing healthy. “With a plant like rosemary, whenever you…
