5 Fall Garden Preparation and Planting Tips for the Southwest Region
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5 Fall Garden Preparation and Planting Tips for the Southwest Region

In many parts of the country, gardeners are preparing their gardens for a long winter’s rest. However, garden preparation and planting is just starting for the Fall and Winter here in the Southwest. Here are 5 Fall gardening tips for you to prepare and plant your garden. In this part of Arizona, our USDA Plant…

From Trash to Treasure: Rescuing Adirondack Chairs
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From Trash to Treasure: Rescuing Adirondack Chairs

A few weeks ago, in two separate garbage piles, I found Adirondack chairs and a small table. Typically I do not look for junk furniture in someone else’s trash, but I do love a good Adirondack chair. Several new Adirondack chairs are made with a high density polyethylene and can be pricey. So when an…

Why We Bought a Multi-purpose Steam Cleaner
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Why We Bought a Multi-purpose Steam Cleaner

For a very long time, I have wanted a multi-purpose steam cleaner. Conversations about steam cleaners did increase during the pandemic as high heat is a way to kill bacteria and viruses. Since we love our portable Little Green Bissell for cleaning upholstery, this canister steam cleaner is similar in size and convenience. Today’s post…

Easy DIY Project with a Huge Visual Impact
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Easy DIY Project with a Huge Visual Impact

During my very quick trip up to the cabin for the Labor Day weekend, I finally tackled a project that has been bugging me for years. Our cabin’s exterior is cedar plank with 4 over 4 windows and multiple sliding doors. All the windows have anodized bronze frames, a deep brown to blend in with…

Saturday Meanderings
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Saturday Meanderings

Hello and Happy Saturday! I have so much to share this week and so glad you are here today. As you know, Saturday Meanderings is an opportunity to look at the week and hopefully all good things. I just returned from 6 days in Chicago moving my son and his girlfriend into their new apartment….