It's St. Patrick's Day, and everywhere you look you're seeing green: green shirts, decorations of shamrocks, green menu items at local restaurants; you may have even imbibed a little green beer over the weekend. Here in Chicago, we love St. Patrick's
Now that spring is almost here, it's time to start sprucing things up and getting ready for summer's outdoor fun. Creative, eye-catching outdoor planters will make a beautiful backdrop for barbecues and lazy evenings on the deck, and they're the
Few things are more irritating than when you're in the middle of writing an email and your computer gets stuck in one of those endless loops that leaves it hopelessly locked up and brings everything to a screeching halt. It's
Upcycling is an inexpensive, eco-friendly option for upgrading your home in all sorts of ways, from creating one-of-a-kind furniture or garden decorations, styling any room in your home, or even making a new bed for your "best friend" (see photo). All
Plants bring more life into your home, and there's just something about them that adds an air of relaxation and style to any room. But your houseplants do much more than sit there looking pretty: The right houseplant can also filter
We are excited to share with you this guest blog by radio host and home improvement guru Gary Sullivan. Mr. Sullivan has gained a wealth of knowledge throughout his decades of experience in the home improvement business, and he'd like
Many of us have yet more winter weather in store for us this season but, believe it or not, spring is just around the corner! Soon your perennials will jump into spring from their winter slumber. Long walks and gardening
It may seem like this winter will never be over but, believe it or not, March is almost here. That means spring is coming, and your green thumb will soon be waking from its winter slumber. No matter where you live
There's nothing like the sweet, savory flavor of fresh sweet onions. But, like tomatoes, the onions you buy at the grocery store were selected for their long storage lives and tolerance for shipping, not for their flavor. Consequently, supermarket onions tend
Your shower is where you get some of you best alone time, as you clear your head and wash away the day's worries. But your "me" time isn't so relaxing when you're stuck looking at disgusting grime, soap scum, and
