Nothing beats homemade pickles especially if you like garlic and lots of heat. Making pickles yourself is easier than you might think too although you do have to invest in some pickling jars. The rest of what you need can be found in your kitchen. I recommend — jars because they have a one piece lid that makes a popping […]

Irish soda bread falls into the quick bread category. This is because it doesn’t require yeast or the one or two hours yeast breads need to rise before baking. If you never had it I would compare the texture to corn bread or scones. It is denser than a yeast bread and has a terrific flavor thanks to the honey, […]

Although chemical stripper is unavoidable for some paint removing jobs there is a great alternative for small solid brass items such as handles, pulls, door plates and hinges. Fill an old, expendable pot with water and add a cup of ammonia. Place your brass fittings inside the pot and boil for fifteen to twenty minutes. It’s a very smelly process […]

When faced with the challenge of designing a garden space, a garden circle is a great solution. It’s dead easy to measure out, creates a strong focal point and looks very designed.  It’s a great opportunity to introduce different textures into your garden by using materials like brick, stone, gravel and even decking. Making it a versatile hard-landscaping detail. When […]

If you have ever asked the question whether you should plants bulbs or not the answer should be a resounding … YES! I never would have planted bulbs if I hadn’t received some as a gift. In the middle of renovation I really didn’t have the energy to think about it. The gorgeous flowers that pop up at the end […]

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