Author: Amy Lorentzen

Sharing a meal or relaxing on a deck, patio or balcony can be the highlight of a late-summer day. And when the season changes, proper care can make your outdoor furniture last for summers to come. Whether you have a pricey patio set or something more modest, experts recommend some simple steps for upkeep and…

If there’s somewhere in your home that needs livening up but it’s not practical to use real plants, consider using faux flowers and greenery. And don’t worry about it. Decorators, or maybe your mother, used to tell you to skip the fake stuff if you wanted to stay classy. But improved manufacturing and materials are…

Making a pretty chain for Mom’s eyeglasses can be a simple, personal and practical Mother’s Day gift. Depending on your skill level, you could make anything from a basic beaded lanyard to something more elaborate. Traditional chains connect to both arms of the glasses, while newer styles offer a center loop on which you hang…