By Katie Regan Lenehan
By Judy Thompson
How to prune what, and when, can be confusing. Pruning is an art, but you need not be an artist to do it well.
By Nadja Maril
Photos by Larry French
Learn how one family creates its annual winter wonderland without caving to the stresses of the holiday season.
By Tracy Mitchell Griggs
Photography by Steve Buchanan
Formerly called “The Abbey,” the massive house has been the residence of Washington College presidents since the 1940s.
By Judy Thompson
Get your garden ready for the cold months!
By Kymberly Taylor
Photos by Larry French
Experiencing the "Bah Humbugs" when it comes to decorating for the holidays? For fresh ideas, visit the Springhill Center for Family Development's Christmas House Designer Showcase in the historic 19th century Baldwin mansion in Crownsville.
By Renee Houston Zemanski
Photos by Kimi Raspa and David Hartcorn
Bring back the good old days by making your gift as special on the outside as it is on the inside.
By Renee Houston Zemanski
Photos by Kimi Raspa and David Hartcorn
Design by Jeffrey A. Haines
These gift wrapping ideas and how-to steps are sure to make holiday preparations a pinch!
By Kristine George
From luxurious fabrics in vibrant colors to Earth-friendly materials in soothing neutrals, the latest trends in upholstered furniture make shopping for a new couch or chair easier (and more fun) than ever before.
By Renee Houston Zemanski
Photos by Larry French
With winter just a gust or two away, make time this month to visit Springhill Family Development Center’s Christmas House Designer Showcase.
By Katie Dodd
Halloween means fun, excitement, and candy for kids, and a chance for adults to relive their childhoods. These tips are sure to yield a haunting holiday!
By Kymberly Taylor
Photos by Emily Wathen
Take a cue from haunted homeowners on how to best dress your house for Halloween.
By Judy Thompson
Where are the plants that celebrate the glories of autumn?
Renee Houston Zemanski
Cool New Trends Offer More Space and Style
Stephanie Avent
If you have lots of space in your home, bring as many outdoor tropical plants as you can inside for overwintering.
By Renee Houston Zemanski
Professional organizers say that almost 75 percent of their customers can’t park their cars in their garages. But your garage is not alone (and help is available).
By Wanda Kelly
natural materials from the garden need to be collected in late summer and early fall to preserve them while they’re in the best condition. Wait too long and the wind, rain, and squirrels will turn your treasures into mulch.
By Penny Hartman
An easy way to create change in your room is to paint the walls a fresh color. But why limit yourself to a solid color when there are decorative painting techniques that can turn an ordinary surface into a fine masterpiece?
By Mary Lou Baker
Helping mids survive these challenges is the mission of the USNA Sponsor Program, giving plebes a “home away from home” by matching them up with local residents and giving sponsors a chance to learn more about the “midshipman experience.”
By Renee Houston Zemanski
Today’s kitchen cabinets offer you loads of neat, little places to put everything (including the kitchen sink).