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    Calm static hair with dryer sheets

    11.11.09 | Permalink | 3 Comments

    Winter’s sneaking up on us, and with it: static cling. The enemy of a good hairdo, static will make your hair stick, pull and stand in ways you never wanted it to. But where there are fleece jackets and scarves, there is static. My quick and easy fix: dryer sheets! Run one through your hair [...]

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    Humidify your bedroom inexpensively

    04.10.09 | Permalink | 1 Comment

    Spring is finally here  and I am proud to say that I have survived my first Boston winter.  It has been quite the battle against the elements, and while I couldn’t control the weather outside, I did my best to make conditions comfortable inside.  As I slept, heaters kept me nice & toasty – However, [...]

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    Carry your firewood in style

    12.18.08 | Permalink | Comment?

    Image Source: Martha Stewart

    Quick Idea: DIY compact firewood tote from Martha Stewart
    “Fashion a compact firewood tote from a 22-by-42-inch piece of canvas, 1/2-inch grommets, and two 30-inch lengths of rope.”
    Consider modifying the instructions to make it your own custom size. Now if  could only get back all of the time I’ve wasted looking for the [...]


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