2026 Special Sections
Brides and Bouquets 2026
December 2026 · 12 Stories
Spring Lawn and Garden 2026
February 2026 · 12 Stories
Sample Articles
9 Ideas For A Frugal (not Cheap!) Wedding
I get a lot of mail on the subject of weddings. I get stories of joy, tales of woe, great ideas and even a blooper from time to time. In 27 years, I cannot recall a single time I've heard from...
Giving A Gift Card? Might As Well Throw Away Your Money
Gift cards are a popular present for the holidays, but people aren't always great at using them. Whether we lose the card at the bottom of our purse or just simply throw it away, the fact is that...
Spring/Summer Home Improvement 2022
Plan And Build A Birdhouse For Various Birds
Dear James: Many trees were recently bulldozed for new homes, so I want to build some birdhouses to help out the birds. What are some good birdhouse design tips? -- Donald F. Dear Donald: As mo...
Spring/Summer Home Improvement 2023
Up On The Housetop
In the 19th century, many coastal communities featured "widow's walks" at the top of their homes. The daunting name, supposedly, was used because the wives of many seagoing mariners would be able...
