Back Porch: Cleanliness is next to craziness
The largest and most elaborately wrapped box under this year’s Christmas tree had my name on it. It was from my husband. And on December 25, I opened it with […]
Neighborhood: It's a vacation at home
The more things change, the more they stay the same—that is, if you live at Lake Monticello. Located in the middle of Fluvanna County, Lake Monticello looks pretty much the […]
Ground Rules: Dreams of green
Weather Alert: stretches of balmy temperatures followed by frigid cold. A typical Virginia winter, really. But there’s a whiff of fear in the air these days. Few doubt the climate […]
Get Real: Breathing easier
The place is perfect. Right size, great neighborhood, fair price. It’s spotless. The walls are freshly painted and the carpet’s brand new. Close your eyes and you can imagine the […]
Abode: Could you land a job with Merry Maids?
1. Which of the following is a fabulous remedy for cleaning up spills in your oven?A. Inviting your mom over. B. Tossing a towel in there and waiting a few […]
Green Scene: News and ideas for sustainable living
Changes in latitudeWant to help stave off global warming? Plant a native tree Unusually warm spells this winter feel nice, but not quite…right. The National Arbor Day Foundation’s newly released […]
Homepage: Shelter sites you don't want to miss
Let’s talk www.designtalk.homevisions.com/ At DesignTalk, style gurus impart knowledge to those of us who are domestically challenged (or simply in need of a few good ideas). Besides offering well-organized […]
Style File: Design, living and trends for home and garden
Feeling artsy?Design your own stained glass—and plates, and clocks, and… Back in the Dark Ages, people used to shop at retail stores, which bought their wares from wholesalers, who in […]
Abode: Not-so-nice and clean
You can’t get away without cleaning your house. (Well, you can hire someone to do it for you, but if you’re reading this we bet you fall just outside that […]
Abode: Entertain this
Well, now you’ve done it. You’re throwing a dinner party in one hour. The soufflé is in the oven and well on its way to greatness, well-chosen wines are chilling […]