Tips
Scents of the Season
Fill your home with the scents of the holidays. The autumn and winter seasons are defined by the luscious barrage upon the senses we all experience: the vibrant gold, orange and red hues of the leaves exchanging their wardrobe and the delicious crunch as you stomp through them on the sidewalk, the...
How to Clean Any Oven
It's that time of year again--oven cleaning! Get ready for the holiday season with a clean oven. The holiday season is approaching and between Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas cookies, and holiday entertaining, your oven is going to be working overtime. Now is the perfect time to prep your kitchen for...
Decorating Dos and Don'ts
Obeying a few cardinal rules of decorating will prevent interior design disaster and give your home that show room look. Admit it, you're addicted to those interior design shows where the designers do the incredible: take an unbelievably messy house and turn it into something fantastic, something...
Coming Up Weeds
Ah, weeding. The favorite Saturday pastime of adults and children alike. Many of us can recall fond childhood memories of hot summer days spent pulling, prying, even putting our whole weight behind those stubborn pests. Truly, weeding is one memory that the years can't romanticize. Isn't there an...
Fire Up the Grill
Nothing is better for summer days than smoky, mildly charred meats, veggies, and fruits. Grilled food can taste even better (and your grill can last longer) with consistent cleaning. Here are some things to consider: Grates: Clean grates completely after every use (key word: after; it's...
Movin' On
Moving doesn't have to be the worst experience of your life. If you're like the 13 percent of Americans moving this year (and especially if that move will be happening once school is out), you're probably starting to panic a little about all that needs to be done. As with all things, you just...
Square Foot Gardening
With just a few unconventional techniques, you can have a beautiful, unique, and organized garden that doesn’t take too much effort. Picture your garden: Is it overgrown with weeds? Is it ugly and embarrassing? Are there any edible plants at all? Now imagine a new garden without these common...
Apartment Gardening
Many apartment dwellers may have resigned themselves to living without a garden. But even with limited space and resources, you can grow some great things through container gardening. Container gardening is about your only option if you only have a balcony or a patio. Don't fear; you can grow...
Landscaping 101
You might think you have to hire someone to make the perfect yard a reality, but anyone who is willing to take the time and use the right tools can create their own picturesque landscape. There are so many things to consider in landscaping that you might feel intimidated when it comes to making...
"My favorite thing to do as soon as spring turns is . . ."
We asked LDS Living readers what their favorite first spring tradition is. Here's what you said. In addition to my large spring cleaning for my home, I purchase new "spring" candles and scented oils. Just the smell alone can take me into the sunshine! -Kim Beal My favorite thing to do...
Perfect Picking
How can you tell when those fruits and vegetables are at their prime and ready to harvest? There is often a window that may only last a few days and you certainly want to eat or preserve those veggies when they are at their best. Here's a description of the most common vegetables and fruits...
Christmas Cleanup
Sooner or later you'll be putting away the Christmas fanfare. If you followed our tips for unloading your decorations, the cleanup should be easier. Here are a few more tips in putting away your decorations to help you prepare for decorating next year and protect the decorations you have. Lights....
Winterizing Plants
Don't forget your plants as you make preparations for winter! You take special steps to get your house, car, and kids ready for the winter, but what about your plants? When you start to reach for your jacket, make sure you take the following steps to help your green beauties: Get...
'Stitching' in Time
Ever wonder about a practical application for the phrase "a stitch in time saves nine"? Look around your house and you'll likely see plenty of examples - fraying rugs, torn blankets, even broken windows can apply. Start avoiding the extra work created by negligence and check out these tips for...
Spring Cleaning Tips
The birds are singing and the flowers are blooming, but after a long winter, our homes may need some freshening up. Here are some tips for bringing new life to some common items around your house. Cleaning Blinds Try cleaning vinyl shades with dryer sheets. This removes surface dirt and...
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