Living in an 1820 farmhouse sure doesn’t scream out to the public, “I’m Green!” In fact, this old farmhouse is anything but green. With single paned glass windows to zero insulation, we practically watch our money and our efficiency dance about on our porches, and dissipate into the atmosphere. But little by little, we are […]
Archives for April 2017
Helpful Spring Cleaning Tips
Whenever I think of spring-cleaning, I picture a plume of dust coming out the front door and out the windows. A harried sweep at its finest, the minute temperatures start to warm up, spring fever kicks in and it is time to put winter away. Growing up, my Mama would use an expression to my […]
Called To The Bench
I’ve been slowly cleaning our porches and getting them ready for warmer weather. This past winter was unlike any other – our back porch was used as a workshop / storage / dumping ground for, well, you name it. As I was putting away, throwing out, recycling, I made my way to this tired bench. […]
The Perfect Way to Hard Boil An Egg
One thing that can be so unsightly about a hard boiled egg is a grey film that is around the yolk. This happens because the egg has been cooked incorrectly – boiled for too long. I have shared this Quick Tip a couple years back, but I felt in honor of Easter and the many […]
