Step on It. Wood or Laminate?
Hardwood, engineered wood, laminate, or carpeting. Choosing the right flooring for our homes comes with compromises. We make the best...
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Mary Doyle
- Mar 9, 2022
Orchid Paradise
I’m excited to share some photos from a recent Orchid Show, titled Untamed, at the Chicago Botanic Garden. I’ve seen orchids in abundance...
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Mary Doyle
- Feb 12, 2021
Natural Humidifiers and Air Filters
With the frigid winds fiercely blasting across the Midwest, inside air quality tends to be shockingly dry. Houseplants offer a natural...
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Mary Doyle
- Apr 13, 2020
Easy Homemade Headboard
Since all of my presentations are on hold, I’ve had extra time on my hands. I’m not one to sit around and watch TV. I can get depressed...
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Mary Doyle
- Jan 11, 2017
Your Next Home
There is little I understand about the housing market today. My house has been on the market for a year and a half. I’ve learned some...
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Mary Doyle
- Sep 7, 2016
Essential Oil Pendants
As you’ve read in previous posts, I’m a fan of high-quality essential oils. They have so many uses to support health and happiness. I use...
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Mary Doyle
- Feb 18, 2015
The Great Brodien Magic Poster
The goal of gift-giving is to make the receiver feel special. Delicate flowers, scrumptious sweets, and sparkling jewels do the trick but...
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Mary Doyle
- Jan 18, 2015
Repurposing
Clutter stresses me out. I cannot think clearly when my desk, office, or home is in disarray. I function better in clear, open, clean...
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Mary Doyle
- Feb 14, 2014
Light Choices
Thomas Edison would never have imagined how complicated shopping for light bulbs has become. We have to peruse a store’s entire aisle...
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Mary Doyle
- Jan 28, 2014
Libman Mop Review
Odd as it may seem, one of the things that I’m excited about lately is my new mop. It’s exactly what I’ve been looking for. My floors are...
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Mary Doyle
- Sep 5, 2013
Naturally Clean
Powerful cleaning supplies are available on the market to clean up the worst spills, but sometimes the least expensive and damaging to...
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Mary Doyle
- Jul 25, 2013
Citronella Beetle Bath
Discoveries are often found by accident. I recently made one such finding I’m excited to share with you. Japanese Beetles have attacked...
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Mary Doyle
- Aug 16, 2012
Quick Fix
The easiest, quickest solution often can solve a disturbing problem. The challenge is in discovering that solution. I have a cabinet that...
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Mary Doyle
- Aug 6, 2012
Spicy Pest Control
You have the food, the guests, and the games, but who invited the ants? Summer fun typically includes unwelcome pests that enjoy the day...
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Mary Doyle
- Jul 12, 2012
Kitchen Rain
I came downstairs Monday evening to find water streaming out of a kitchen light fixture over the island stove top. The island literally...
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Mary Doyle
- May 19, 2012
Recipe Art
Food is an important part of family traditions, and the recipes we share help keep those traditions alive. Back in the 1970s I started...
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