The sansevieria -- better known as mother-in-law tongue or snake plant -- originally came from Africa. I started out with...
a potted snake plant requires very little water to thrive
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our oxygen level was probably reduced by 10%
I understand that controlling vegetation along county roads is important for safety, but I think in Jackson County,...
if you can subtract by 8, you might be a meteorologist
Yesterday was a near perfect spring day even though it's not yet spring. It was sunny and nearly 75° F. Today, they're...
never underestimate the power of a woman – even an old one
I made room to store Katie's bed in Coco's room. Once she loaded it up to take it with her on her move to Tennessee, it was...
What to know if your favorite color is vivacious orange
Colette wanted the loft bedroom for hers when we acquired the barndo. She wanted more privacy and thought the loft was...
2 ways to cope when things don’t go as planned
I can't stop thinking about poor Katie and would love to get in my Mini Cooper and head south. Loaded up and accompanied by...
security camera overkill? how much is too much?
Security cameras that are prominently displayed can act as a visible deterrent to criminal activity. Potential thieves are...
Desperately In Search Of Noah’s Digitized Architectural Design Plans
After thinking I needed to build an ark over the last couple days, that thought has been replaced since liquid has turned...
what unique story does your home tell about you?
Just as no two fingerprints are alike, our quirks, passions, and perspectives form patterns that belong to no one else....