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Mix and match fabrics

It's fashionable to use small pieces of co-ordinating fabrics in the same room

How some live large in very tiny spaces

As small as 220 square feet, micro-units gain favour in the U.S
The meaning of heaven eludes religious leaders

The meaning of heaven eludes religious leaders

Some people see it as an actual place; others visualize it as a state of being

Butterflies love marigolds

Marigolds have always been among my favourite flowers for fall. It was about this time last year I got into a pretty heated argument about whether they attracted butterflies.

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Winter survival guide for you house

Winter survival guide for you house

A regular schedule keeps the work and related expenses under control

A home that honours art 'We loved that everything was virtually original, dating back to 1892

Extensive renovation restores 120-year-old Fernwood home and creates an elegant backdrop for the owners' art collection

Book shows how to build furniture

Ana White's interest in building furniture grew out of desperation. Or maybe stubbornness. White built her first piece because she and her husband couldn't afford good furniture, and she refused to waste money on low-quality pieces as a stopgap.

Roof is No. 1 priority for spending on a home

The cold weather is starting to close in. That means there are a few things homeowners should be thinking about getting done before Old Man Winter stakes his claim. Your roof is No. 1.

Realities of life flow from the simple act of breaking bread

I am a priest. In my role as a priest I perform a sometimes bewildering array of functions. I lead public worship. I accompany people in rites of passage. I share leadership in a community of faith.