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It’s finally firewood season, warm-mugs-of-cocoa season, extra-blankets-on-the-bed season. And though it’s a short one in North Texas, it often leaves us wanting to switch up our home decor for something a little more comforting. Making your home a snug refuge doesn’t require anything major. A few simple swaps — a new pillow here, a lamp…
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Key Takeaways The most common outdated floors are overly warm or gray wood, beige tiles, and worn-out vinyl or laminate. Re-stain or paint dated wooden floors, and cover wood and tile with peel-and-stick or floating flooring. Drawing attention elsewhere with rugs, wall paint, furniture, and decor works on every floor type. When it comes to…
Hardwood floors can be particularly tricky to keep looking smart, as spillages can quickly turn into stains. “Red wine, coffee and pet urine are among the worst types of stains and can permanently stain wooden flooring within the first few hours,” says hardwood floor specialist Yarl Christie. “Oil-based stains can become permanent between 24 and…
Lelia Valduga / Getty Images If you have a pile of cardboard boxes sitting around your home and aren’t quite sure what to do with them, consider reusing them to create home decor accents or a playhouse for your kids or pets. With a sturdy structure thanks to an inner layer of fluted material, a…
As springtime blossoms, digging into the joys of gardening is a great way to welcome the season. Many seniors can find comfort and peace in the process of planting a seed and watching it grow. For older adults, gardening is more than just a relaxing pastime. It’s a delightful way to stay active, enjoy the…
Gardening can provide exercise, aromatherapy, healthy nutrition, community and a sanctuary space to reduce stress. It can, if practiced at the right time of day, help induce a peaceful night’s sleep. Through gardening, one can engage in all seven domains of integrative health, to stay resilient and prevent illness. My mother loved her garden. She…
Getty / Andreas von Einsiedel Shopping secondhand is one of the best ways to find unique pieces of home décor that are rich with character and charm. But while the thrill of the hunt may draw you in, you may find yourself wondering what to do with all these pieces after you bring them home. The…
WHAT ARE WE really talking about when we talk about gardening? My friend Scott Beuerlein, a horticulturist at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, says, “Animals and plants [are] the story of life on Earth.” Our gardens offer a way toward understanding that story and provide us with a collective opportunity to counter the seismic…
